Film formerly known as “Cornered” to Debut as “Assault In The Ring” Aug. 1 on HBO


	Film formerly known as “Cornered” to Debut as “Assault In The Ring” Aug. 1 on HBO

raphealas

4-27-2009 2:21 AM

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hbo boxing, hbo flims, billy collins jr., luis resto, hbo sprts, august 1st, assault in the ring, madison square garden, panama lewis

raphealas says:

HBO Sports will debut "Assault In the Ring" On August 1st, a documentary about the ill-fated bout between Billy Collins Jr. and Luis Resto and its effects. Full details and information announced.

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