Series synopsis
The Kings is a documentary television series that premiered on Showtime on June 6, 2021. It stars Roberto Durán, Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard.
A four-part series featuring four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. The series showcases the dominance of Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard and their battles in and out of the ring.
Premise
A four-part series featuring four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. The series showcases the dominance of Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard and their battles in and out of the ring.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Roberto Durán as Self
- Marvin Hagler as Self
- Thomas Hearns as Self
- Sugar Ray Leonard as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | June 6, 2021 | June 27, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part One: Ghetto to Gold to Glory Ray Leonard's meteoric rise brings him success in and out of the ring while Marvin Hagler takes the hard road to the top. Tommy Hearns' knockouts makes him hard to ignore. But it's Roberto Duran whom Leonard targets to prove his mettle. |
June 6, 2021 |
| 2 |
Part Two: Flesh & Blood Tommy Hearns is crowned champion. Ray Leonard fights Roberto Duran, leading to a notorious ending. A riot breaks out following Marvin Hagler's victory. The stars align for one of the greatest fights of all time: Leonard vs Hearns. |
June 13, 2021 |
| 3 |
Part Three: The Will to Win Leonard ascends the throne. A serious eye injury forces his retirement. Duran hits rock bottom but has a miraculous comeback. Leonard and Duran out of the way, the stage is set for one of the greatest fights of all time: Hagler vs Hearns. |
June 20, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 6, 2021 |
| Last aired | June 27, 2021 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |