The ubiquity of the boxer in film doesn't always make for the freshest films. New York Times film critic AO Scott makes the point in his review of David O Russell's 2010 film The Fighter: "With the possible exception of the romantic comedy, no film…
Following his win over Scott Woodward in Vancouver, Langley's Russell Lavery had his hand raised by referee Dale Walters, a bronze medalist at the 1984 Olympics. Looking on in the background was former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield…