Assault in the Ring
Originally released in 2009. Assault in the Ring is a documentary film. directed by Eric Drath. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
On June 16, 1983, in front of a capacity crowd of 25,000 at Madison Square Garden, the lives of two young men were forever changed during a controversial boxing match. A tough club fighter from Puerto Rico named Luis Resto fought Billy Collins Jr., an Irish golden boy, for ten grueling rounds. Resto was declared the winner, but within minutes, was accused of tampering with the padding in his gloves - in effect brutalizing Collins Jr. with his bare fists for thirty minutes. More than two decades later, Luis Resto is still a broken man shouldering the burden of his opponent's death; a prison sentence; and a lifetime ban from boxing. Resto relives that infamous night in New York City and exposes the sport's dark side - unfolding an emotional story which finally reveals the truth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Assault in the Ring about?
On June 16, 1983, in front of a capacity crowd of 25,000 at Madison Square Garden, the lives of two young men were forever changed during a controversial boxing match. A tough club fighter from Pue...
Who directed Assault in the Ring?
Assault in the Ring was directed by Eric Drath.
How long is Assault in the Ring?
Assault in the Ring has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Assault in the Ring released?
Assault in the Ring was released on August 1, 2009 in theaters.