After the Last Round

An unflinching look at the rarely seen impact that the sport of boxing has on its athletes, After the Last Round showcases the numerous risks boxers take every day simply by stepping into the ring.

There are familiar faces throughout, as director Ryan Pettey interviews both active and retired boxers, who candidly share their stories of hardship and struggle to portray honestly the complexities of a sport adored by millions around the world. The glamour and popularity of boxing are juxtaposed with its heartbreaking impact on both boxers and their families.

For many featured in After the Last Round, the struggles of being a boxer — for both champions and less successful combatants — mirror extremely difficult upbringings and dysfunctional family lives. This leads to both the emotional and physical trauma that boxers frequently endure throughout their careers, even as they are relentlessly cheered on by fans, managers and promoters.