The Champ and the King (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, The Champ and the King is a documentary film, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. On February 14, 1973 Elvis presented Muhammad Ali with an 'Elvis Style' robe emblazoned with the words, 'People's Choice' on the back in rhinestones and jewels. The wording was a mistake as Ali was known as the 'The Peoples Champion'. Elvis was very upset about this but it too late. Ali thanked Elvis for the robe then went directly to the Las Vegas Convention Center for his fight that night against Joe Bugner where he wore Elvis' robe for the first time. Often the story is told he did not wear it this night, but as you can see in the video clip below, he sure did, and he won the fight too! As an aside Sammy Davis Jr was ringside for the fight and bought into the ring post fight by Ali.
Who’s in it. The Champ and the King stars Elvis Presley as Himself and Muhammad Ali as Himself.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Champ and the King page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Champ and the King (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Champ and the King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Champ and the King?
- The Champ and the King stars Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali.
- When was The Champ and the King released?
- The Champ and the King was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.