Showtime's four-part boxing docuseries, 'The Kings,' chronicles the standout 1980s era of boxing, misguidedly connecting it to politics.

Forty years ago today, April 10, 1980, the "Top Rank Boxing" series debuted on ESPN with the “Star Wars” theme music serving as the backdrop.

Boxing columnist Matthew Aguilar lists his 10 great fights from the 1980s.