Few other sports encompass the theatrical displays of human struggle, strength, and violence that have come to define boxing. ‘After The Last Round’ is a feature documentary that takes you inside the sport of boxing, exposing its life changing effects on the fighters and their families, both inspirational and tragic.

Often the target of philosophical and sociological debates, the act of pugilism sets itself apart from its athletic contemporaries because its blatant displays of violence and physical intent to harm. Unlike films that have chosen to glorify the sport or blindly condemn it, ‘After The Last Round’, gives a courageously honest look at the many facets of boxing.

The film weaves together the stories of fighters, active and retired, while revealing the controversy and social fascination surrounding the “sweet science”. Through the eyes of the fighters, their families, and the boxing community you will see how the sport has shaped both the individual and our culture. Both character-driven and informative, the film shows each characters unique journey exposing the surprising similarities in every boxer's plight. The line between athletic achievement and self-destruction is blurred when the controversial and sometimes disastrous realities of boxing are put out on the table. From fighters coping with the long-term physical effects of their careers, to those seeking championship glory, the film encapsulates the world of prizefighting in a way never before seen.

‘After The Last Round’ uncovers the personal triumphs and heartbreaking outcomes of those who have chosen a life between the ropes.

“After The Last Round” DVD Update!
Free DVD with Donation For Retired Boxers Foundation
By Michele Chong - courtesy of myboxingfans

Last fall I attended a special screening in Beverly Hills for the new film “After The Last Round,” a riveting documentary about the sport we love. The gala affair was a star-studded one with an audience filled with prizefighters and boxing icons including Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, Ken Norton, Danny “Little Red” Lopez, Alex Ramos, Michael Bentt, Loreto Garza, Tony “The Tiger” Lopez along with Hall of Fame referees Joe Cortez, Richard Steele and Jack Reiss, among many others as you’ll see in some photos from the first L.A. premiere. After watching the movie, the crowd was moved by the images we saw and the stories heard on the big screen. At the time of the event, the DVD of the film was not yet available to the public. Since then, there has been a lot of interest from those in boxing circles and fans all over the world for their own copies of “After The Last Round” (ATLR), a Waterhouse Road Productions and Satellite Pictures feature directed by Ryan Pettey and produced by Patrick Moyer.

Now boxing aficionados can purchase this DVD for a donations of just 15.00 (completely tax deductable). The filmmaker has generously donated the DVDs to the nonprofit to raise funds for the organization. And in further good news I can share with you all is that every bit of your donation will benefit the nonprofit Retired Boxers Foundation (RBF), founded by Alex “The Bronx Bomber” Ramos, who is also president of the organization which aids fighters who need assistance, whether it be with housing, rehab or financial situations. I know this charitable effort is one near and dear to Alex, as well as RBF’s Executive Director Jacquie Richardson.

If you enjoy watching the “sweet science,” I encourage you to donate to the RBF and take a look at the docu-film too. Trust me, once you watch the movie you will gain new respect for all fighters who dare climb up the steps to go toe to toe against their adversaries in the ring. But in many cases it isn’t the human foes they succumb to; watching the film we are reminded of both the short-term and long-term damage the....Full Story