BBC One and iPlayer to air new four-part documentary series Stable: Boxing Gamea peek inside the McGuigan family boxing gym.
Produced by Lawton Entertainment, the series follows eight fighters from across the UK as they fight their way up the boxing ranks. Document life both inside and outside the ring. Shane McGuigan, son of International Boxing Hall of Famer Barry McGuigan, trains the fighters alongside assistant coach Josh Pritchard, with Shane's younger brother Jake McGuigan managing most of the eight boxers. .
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Julian Bird, CEO and Founder of Lawton Entertainment, said: “We believe this documentary encapsulates all the powerful elements of boxing: hard work, community, resilience, and reward. This series will feature the sacrifices and dedication that boxers make every day. We've been telling the stories of some of the biggest names in the sport, and it's incredible to be able to add Barry, Shane, and all the fighters in the gym to that list.”
Joe Lapping, the BBC's head of fact gathering, said: “Whether you're a boxing fan or not is irrelevant when it comes to boxing.” Stable: This series is a fascinating watch that provides viewers with the discipline, dedication, and determination needed to succeed in sports. We are excited to bring this to audiences across the BBC and introduce an exciting, ambitious and close-knit group of fighters at the start of a big sporting year. ”
All four episodes will begin streaming on BBC iPlayer from 6am on March 30th, and will be broadcast as a double bill on BBC One after Match of the Day on March 30th and 31st.
