An absorbing journey into the World of boxer Aled Cook, follows his first foot-steps into a boxing gym, at the tender age of nine, to his first bout as a professional aged eighteen.
The talented, affable youngster from the small village of Blaengwynfl, South Wales explains the journey he’s been on and the doubts he’s had to overcome. Managed by Nathan Cleverly, and trained by Vince Cleverly, we hear from both about the young boxer that they are now guiding, interspersed with exclusive footage of him training.
The documentary features a host of stunning clips, from shows that film maker Ciaran Gibbons has filmed over the years. A staple of the South Wales boxing scene, he has photographed and recorded boxing, at many a show, and has interviewed the stars of the boxing World. He has now produced a documentary, that is truly fantastic viewing and draws the audience into the story of this young boxer.
We get a fascinating insight into boxing and how difficult it is, to get started as a professional boxer. A vast array of boxers give their thoughts on the sport including Ricky Hatton, Chris Eubank, Gary Lockett, Steve Robinson and many more.
The main focus though is on Aled, and there’s great footage of him getting prepared for his first paid contest on the undercard of the Cleverly vs Kovalev, WBO light heavyweight championship bill, in Cardiff last year.
The documentary can be viewed by the public, in the first week of May at the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival: http://www.carmarthenbayfilmfestival.co.uk/index.html and also at the Master Gunners Public house, Gabalfa, Cardiff on May 16th.
“The Fight Game” is a must watch for all boxing fans, as it shows the gritty reality rather than the usual media portrayal of glamour and glory.
