Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Filming Wraps on Michael Watson Biopic
A movie called 'The Force – The Michael Watson Story' has just finished filming.
It's about a famous British boxer named Michael Watson.
He had a very tough fight with another boxer, Chris Eubank, in 1991.
During the fight, Michael got badly hurt and was in a coma for 40 days.
But he didn't give up!
He learned to walk again and became an inspiration to many.
The movie shows his brave recovery and how his story changed the rules in boxing to make it safer.
Big actors like Victor Hugo played Michael, and the movie even had special appearances from real boxing legends.
It's a story about never giving up, no matter how hard things get.
Filming has wrapped on 'The Force – The Michael Watson Story', a biopic about British boxer Michael Watson.
Victor Hugo stars as Watson, with Michael Gukas portraying Chris Eubank, his opponent in the infamous 1991 fight.
The film chronicles Watson's severe brain injury, 40-day coma, and inspirational recovery, as well as the legal battle that led to boxing safety reforms.
Produced by Magnificent Films and Matchroom, the movie features portrayals of iconic boxing figures like Mo George as Nigel Benn and Nick Moran as Barry Hearn.
The White Hart Lane bout was recreated at Longcross Studios in the UK on September 21, 2025, with Watson making a guest appearance during filming.
- Who
- Michael Watson, Chris Eubank, Victor Hugo, Sean Cronin, Matthew Bazell, Magnificent Films, Matchroom
- What
- Filming of the biopic 'The Force – The Michael Watson Story' has wrapped, chronicling Michael Watson's life, his infamous fight with Chris Eubank, and his inspirational recovery.
- When
- The original fight took place on September 21, 1991. Filming wrapped on September 21, 2025.
- Where
- The fight took place at White Hart Lane soccer stadium. The film was shot at Longcross Studios in the UK.
- Why
- To tell the story of Michael Watson's life, his severe brain injury, and his remarkable recovery, as well as the legal battle that led to reforms in boxing safety regulations.
- Film Title
- The Force – The Michael Watson Story
- Director
- Sean Cronin
- Lead Actor
- Victor Hugo
- Producer
- Magnificent Films and Matchroom
- Fight Date
- September 21, 1991
- Coma Duration
- 40 days
- Filming Location
- Longcross Studios, UK
- Filming Completion Date
- September 21, 2025