Don King, on Mike Tyson


"Why would anyone expect him to come out smarter?
He went to prison, not to Princeton."



"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music
and the dancers hit each other."

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

‘Fightworld’ On Netflix

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Fightworld’ On Netflix, A Humanizing Look at Fight Culture

By Josh Sorokach @joshsorokach


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Frank Grillo explores the spiritual side of fight culture in the gripping new docu-series Fightworld. Now streaming on Netflix, the absorbing reality series follows actor and long-time fight enthusiast Frank Grillo as he immerses himself in a variety of different fight cultures in an effort to better understand their traditions and motivations. Season 1 consists of five 40-minute-plus episodes.

FIGHTWORLD: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?

The Gist: 

Fightworld is a well-penned love letter to fight culture. In Episode 1, host Frank Grillo travels to some of the most hostile areas of Mexico City to explore the restorative impact that boxing has had on the culture. Toggling between interviews with legendary figures like Julio César Chávez and young amateurs who’ve turned to the sweet science to escape the dangers of their environment, Fightworld explores the uplifting, spiritual aspects of boxing.

Grillo’s genuine reverence and enthusiasm for the sport is apparent as the series introduces us to a number of individuals whose lives have been saved by eschewing the temptations of drugs, alcohol, and gang life for the discipline and dignity of the boxing ring. The best documentaries travel beyond the surface level to investigate the often ignored aspects of the subject. Fightworld does this and does it well.

Our Take:

Grillo captures the essence of the series during the first minute of Fightworld: “This isn’t a show about fighting. This is a show about the people who fight.” The show’s exploration of the history and customs of the Mexican boxing scene is fascinating, but Fightworld is at its best when it sets its gaze on small stories that illustrate the importance of the sport. The most interesting part of Episode 1 is the inspirational story of a young mother who left behind a troubled life filled with drugs and alcohol to pursue a boxing career.

“I used drugs. I was bad. Everything was bad in my life,” she explains. “Everything was very negative. When I went into boxing, my life changed.”

Boxing brought this courageous fighter back from the edge of death. Her love for the sport is pure. It’s not about money, it’s about honor and family.


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Photo: Netflix
 
 
Memorable Quote: 
 
“The Mexican style with its origins humble, its heart courageous, and only one simple rule: Keep moving forward.”


Our Call: Stream it.  

Fightworld is an absolute must-stream for anyone who follows combat sports, but the stirring personal stories and Grillo’s infectious enthusiasm combine to make this emotional docu-series an entertaining series everyone will enjoy.

Stream Fightworld on Netflix




Link: https://decider.com/2018/10/15/fightworld-on-netflix-stream-it-or-skip-it/





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