Preview of the “Underdog” series

A former elite athlete who studied Physical and Sports Sciences and Techniques (STAPS) at the University of Montpellier, and a part-time instructor at SUAPS for several years, Adrien Rubis has had an exceptional career. An extraordinary athlete and world champion in Muay Thai, he is the subject of *Underdog*, a documentary miniseries¹ that chronicles his ultimate challenge: defying the odds one last time.

In the world of Muay Thai, the underdog is the one everyone expects to lose: the challenger. Adrien Rubis knows this role well. All his life, he’s had to fight against the odds and those who underestimated him. Yet behind this image of an underdog lies an extraordinary individual. Through sheer willpower, discipline, sacrifice, and a deep-seated desire to silence his critics, Adrien defied expectations and went on to win the world championship title. Today, after years away from boxing, he decides—at nearly 40 years old—to step back into the ring for one last fight. But before facing his opponent, his past resurfaces. As he returns to the country that crowned him champion, one question remains: Will Adrien Rubis still be the underdog?

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1. A 5-episode, 12-minute documentary series directed by Elodie Fertil. Co-produced by Une Idée en Tête Productions and Gédéon Programmes, in collaboration with France Télévisions ↩︎