Return to Your Corner(2025)
Who Was Africa’s First Boxing World Champion, and Why Do So Few People Know His Name?
Return to Your Corner Synopsis
This is the story of Africa's first Boxing World Champion, Battling Siki. Who was this boxer born in Senegal, decorated for Bravery in World War I? Why do so few know that he fought and won the World Light Heavyweight Title aged 25, only to lose it controversially six months later? And why was his life cut short on a New York Street aged 28?
Return to Your Corner (2025) is a documentary film directed by Ashley Morrison, released on October 28, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Peter Benson, Jean Marie Bretagne, Mauro Gargano and Ron Jackson.
- Director:
- Ashley Morrison
- Writers:
- Ashley Morrison
- Producers:
- Ashley Morrison
- Production:
- BayView Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Return to Your Corner (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Return to Your Corner before you stream it.
Return to Your Corner Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ashley Morrison, written by Ashley Morrison, produced by Ashley Morrison.
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Return to Your Corner – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Return to Your Corner online?
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Return to Your Corner (2025) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Return to Your Corner?
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The main cast of Return to Your Corner (2025) includes Peter Benson, Jean Marie Bretagne, Mauro Gargano, Ron Jackson and Azumah Nelson. The film was directed by Ashley Morrison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return to Your Corner released?
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Return to Your Corner was released on October 28, 2025 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is there a trailer for Return to Your Corner?
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Yes. The official Return to Your Corner trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.