

The Fight Life
2024– · ESPN+ · 2 seasons
S02E05 · Mason & Vargas: Next in Line
Sat, 12 July, 2:00 am
21-year-olds Emiliano Vargas and Abdullah Mason are boxing phenoms on the precipice of superstardom. Vargas, an unbeaten junior welterweight, fights to defend the Vargas family boxing legacy established by his world champion father, Fernando. Mason, a flashy lightweight from Cleveland, Ohio, hopes to become the next face of the sport.
About
The Fight Life chronicles a year in the world of Top Rank boxing through the journeys of five of the sport's elite boxers — Tyson Fury, Naoya Inoue, Seniesa Estrada, Teofimo Lopez, and Josh Taylor — alongside unprecedented and exclusive behind-the-scenes access with Top Rank's executives. As the boxers prepare for some of the biggest fights of their careers, episodes document the traveling circus that is the business of the sport, offering a living, breathing, punching, 360-degree portrait of "the fight life."
Episodes
- E01
Keyshawn Davis: Legacy Begins
Tue, 8 JulyRiding a meteoric rise through the professional ranks, undefeated lightweight contender Keyshawn Davis faces the most pivotal fight of his young career when he battles Gustavo Lemos. A victory will all but guarantee Davis a world title shot, but on the eve of the fight, the bout's status is called into question.
- E02
Mikaela Mayer: Road to Redemption
Wed, 9 JulyAfter suffering defeats in her last two title fights, Mikaela Mayer faces what could be her final shot at a belt against reigning WBO welterweight world champion, Sandy Ryan. Tensions rise as personal feuds play out, and a pre-fight incident brings the drama to a boiling point. With her career clock ticking, Mayer must prove she still has what it takes.
- E03
Jared Anderson: The Weight of Greatness
Thu, 10 JulyJared Anderson was once considered the next great American heavyweight and the heir to Tyson Fury's throne. A series of driving arrests and a knockout loss have left his future in doubt. When Anderson finds himself at the bottom of a fight card, his lackluster performance leaves many wondering if he will ever fulfill his potential.
- E04
Jaime Munguia: Tijuana Warrior
Fri, 11 JulyMany expertsconsidered Jaime Munguia to be Tijuana's next great champion after an impressive performance in a loss to Canelo Alvarez. However, the wear and tear of an already long career has left some wondering if the Mexican star's best days are behind him. Munguia returns home for a stadium homecoming against massive underdog Bruno Surace intent on making a statement.
- E05
Mason & Vargas: Next in Line
Sat, 12 July21-year-olds Emiliano Vargas and Abdullah Mason are boxing phenoms on the precipice of superstardom. Vargas, an unbeaten junior welterweight, fights to defend the Vargas family boxing legacy established by his world champion father, Fernando. Mason, a flashy lightweight from Cleveland, Ohio, hopes to become the next face of the sport.