Boxing Gym
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| Initial release | USA |
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| Directors | Frederick Wiseman |
| Producers | Frederick Wiseman |
| Production company | Zipporah Films, Inc. |
| Cinematography | John Davey |
| Cast | Richard Lord |
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| ID | 2906357 |
About Boxing Gym
The veteran award-winning documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman turns his lens on the world of boxing, specifically on a gym in Austin, Texas. Unobtrusively recording the simple comings and goings at the facility, Wiseman documents daily life at the gym, its many patrons, their routines and its owner, Richard Lord. The film forgoes techniques common to modern documentaries -- talking-head interviews, reenactments, etc. -- in favor of a low-key approach. … MORE
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Nottingham: 'White collar' boxer injured in charity bout dies
By Sonia KatariaBBC News
A Man who suffered serious injuries during a charity boxing match has died in hospital.
Emergency services were called to the Ultra White Collar Boxing event at Harvey Hadden Sports Village in Nottingham on 25 March.
The Boxer was taken to Queen's Medical Centre but his condition deteriorated and he later died, Nottinghamshire Police said.
The Force added it was working with The Coroner to establish what had happened.
'Thoughts with family'Det Insp Chris Berryman said: " A Man was left seriously injured following a boxing match and transported to Queen's Medical Centre.
" Since The Incident , his condition deteriorated and he has sadly Passed Away .
" Our thoughts are with all of His Family and friends at this difficult time.
" We Are keeping an Open Mind and working with The Coroner to establish what has happened. "
On its website, Ultra White Collar Boxing says it organises fights for " complete beginners" to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Participants - both men and Women - receive eight weeks of training at a Boxing Gym before they are paired with an opponent of similar weight, age and ability.
A spokesperson for the Derby-based organisation said: " Everyone was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of one of our participants, who took part in our Nottingham event.
" Our thoughts are very much with His Family and friends at this difficult time.
" We Are in close contact with His Family and continue to offer them all the support we can.
" With investigations now under way by the relevant authorities, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
