Yardbarker

Micky Ward On Having ‘The Fighter’ Sequel

Micky Ward has revealed that there was talk of having ‘The Fighter’ sequel, which would focus on his three-fights with Arturo Gatti. The 2010 film featured Mark Wahlberg as Ward, as he starred ...
Boxing Scene

Source: Sequel To "The Fighter" Definitely in The Works

BoxingScene.com has learned that a sequel to the academy award-winning "The Fighter" movie, the story of professional boxer, Irish Micky Ward, likely to be called, "The Fighter II," is "definitely in ...
Boxing Scene

Micky Ward Wins BWAA's 2010 James A. Farley Award

Ward, a tough junior welterweight from Lowell, Massachusetts, compiled a career record of 38-13 (27 KOs). He is best known to boxing fans for his legendary trilogy with Arturo Gatti, fights that were ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Eminem Was the First Choice for Mark Wahlberg’s Role in ‘The Fighter,’ Producer Reveals

"Eminem was going to be Micky Ward," Todd Lieberman recalls about the 2010 boxing film that won two Oscars. By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter Eminem hasn’t focused much on a career path ...