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CounterPunch
Directed byJay Bulger
Written byJay Bulger
StarringOscar De La Hoya
David Diamante
Bernard Hopkins
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • June 16, 2017 (2017-06-16)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

CounterPunch is a 2017 documentary film directed by Jay Bulger following three fighters at different stages of their career chasing their goals of becoming champions.[1][2]

The film was released by Netflix on June 6, 2017.[3]

Premise

CounterPunch is an authentic documentary about boxing, covering both the good and the bad aspects of the sport, and follows the personal growth and development of its main characters. The film is also features commentary from established boxers like Sugar Ray Leonard, Oscar De La Hoya, Paulie Malignaggi and others.[4]

Cast

References

  1. ^ "Netflix's 'CounterPunch' Documentary Follows the Trials & Tribulations of Amateur Boxers". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
  2. ^ Garrett, A. (2017-07-13). "Movie Review: CounterPunch – Boxing's Hoop Dreams". EightCount.tv. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
  3. ^ "Netflix's 'CounterPunch' captures the anguish and hustle of American boxing". The Daily Dot. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  4. ^ "CounterPunch: A Movie Review". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved July 5, 2019.