Powerplay: The House of Sepp Blatter

BBC

The gripping story of Sepp Blatter's spectacular rise and fall from power - told by David Morrissey.

  • 29 minutes 57 seconds
    Episode 8: The Endless Struggles of King

    Don King was fighting for his position as the top of boxing. He went to court for Mike Tyson’s next fight and their very own ‘Watergate’. And, what of King now?

    27 June 2024, 4:00 am
  • 40 minutes 23 seconds
    Episode 7: Buster Douglas Knocks Out King

    A harrowing defeat for Mike Tyson in Tokyo. King, was sitting at ringside next to Donald Trump, his guest in Japan. His fighter lost, but King always had a plan.

    20 June 2024, 4:00 am
  • 26 minutes 29 seconds
    Episode 6: Breaking Hearts and Minds, How King Got Tyson

    With contributions from boxing insiders and former fighters, we hear about King’s relentless pursuit of power and money, with Mike Tyson at the helm of his stable of boxers.

    13 June 2024, 4:00 am
  • 35 minutes
    Episode 5: The End of Muhammad Ali and The Birth of The Lost Generation

    Featuring Heavyweight Champion Tim Witherspoon, Steve Bunce and Lennox Lewis on the so-called ‘Lost Generation’ as Don King was attracting the attention of the FBI.

    6 June 2024, 4:00 am
  • 39 minutes 14 seconds
    Episode 4: The Full King Takeover

    Don King was at the very top of Boxing, and he meant to stay there. Steve Bunce and Lennox Lewis with the story.

    30 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 30 minutes 54 seconds
    Episode 3: King Makes The Rumble Happen

    In October 1974 Muhammad Ali and George Foreman had a ‘Rumble in the Jungle’, a fight that has become one of the most famous events in sports history, and Don King made it happen.

    23 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 32 minutes 30 seconds
    Episode 2: Free at Last

    Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis and Steve Bunce examine the early days of Don King, Boxing Promoter, as he prepares to take on the fight game.

    16 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 35 minutes 29 seconds
    Episode 1: The Death of Sam Garrett, The Birth of Don King

    Veteran fight aficionado Steve Bunce is alongside Heavyweight Champion of the World, Lennox Lewis, to examine the early life and crimes of notorious Boxing promoter Don King.

    9 May 2024, 4:00 am
  • 1 minute 44 seconds
    Introducing... Powerplay: The House of Don King

    Steve Bunce and Lennox Lewis take a dive into one of the most recognisable and enduring figures in boxing, promoter Don King, with contributions from rivals, partners, law enforcers and fighters.

    6 May 2024, 5:00 am
  • 35 minutes 35 seconds
    Sepp Blatter: 10. Plus CAF Change

    In the aftermath of Sepp Blatter’s downfall, what is his legacy at FIFA and in Qatar?

    13 December 2022, 12:10 am
  • 35 minutes 21 seconds
    Sepp Blatter: 9. Hello Sepp, Goodbye Sepp

    Sepp Blatter resigns dramatically, ending a 17 year run as FIFA President. And we hear from the man himself as he sits down with us for a defiant interview.

    13 December 2022, 12:00 am
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