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1. When We Were Kings (1996)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Sport
Boxing documentary on the 1974 world heavyweight championship bout between defending champion, George Foreman, and the underdog challenger, Muhammad Ali.
Director: Leon Gast | Stars: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown
Votes: 19,140 | Gross: $2.79M
2. Southpaw (1999)
77 min | Documentary, Sport
Follows the life of Olympic hopeful Francis Barrett as he overcomes social and cultural barriers to realise his dream of fighting for the Irish Olympic team.
Director: Liam McGrath | Stars: Francis Barrett, Chick Gillen, Tom Humphries, Colum Flynn
Votes: 150 | Gross: $0.03M
3. Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey (2000 Video)
PG | 100 min | Documentary, Action, Biography
A documentary showing the life of Bruce Lee up-close.
Directors: John Little, Bruce Lee | Stars: Bruce Lee, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Peter Archer, Sun-Man Bae
Votes: 3,295
4. The Smashing Machine (2002)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Sport
This is a documentary that follows M.M.A. great Mark Kerr, and his string of amazing victories in the ring.
Director: John Hyams | Stars: Mark Kerr, Mark Coleman, Dawn Staples, Bas Rutten
Votes: 1,840
5. More Than Famous (2003)
70 min | Documentary, Sport
The documentary/love story of Salvadorian/American boxer Carlos "Famoso" Hernandez as he fights for his American dream, two world titles and the spirit of an entire country.
Director: Graham Rich | Stars: Carlos Hernández, Veronica Hernández, Robert Mittleman, Amilcar Brusa
Votes: 93
6. Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story (2005)
87 min | Documentary, Sport
A story of violence, love, sex, politics and media centered around the life of Griffith, a six-time world welterweight champion.
Directors: Ron Berger, Dan Klores | Stars: Don Dunphy, Benny Paret, Emile Griffith, Pete Hamill
Votes: 385
7. Kassim the Dream (2008)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary
This is the story of World Champion Boxer, Kassim "The Dream" Ouma - born in Uganda, kidnapped by the rebel army and trained to be a child soldier at the age of 6. When the rebels took over... See full summary »
Director: Kief Davidson | Stars: Yann Gael, Kassim Ouma
Votes: 139
8. Thrilla in Manila (2008 TV Movie)
100 min | Documentary, Sport
A detailed examination of the intense rivalry between the two heavyweight boxing champions, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.
Director: John Dower | Stars: Joe Frazier, Marvis Frazier, Thomas Hauser, Muhammad Ali
Votes: 923
9. Tyson (2008)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A mixture of original interviews, archival footage, and photographs sheds light on the life experiences of Mike Tyson.
Director: James Toback | Stars: Mike Tyson, Mills Lane, Trevor Berbick, Cus D'Amato
Votes: 12,935 | Gross: $0.89M
10. Facing Ali (2009)
R | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
Director: Pete McCormack | Stars: George Chuvalo, Henry Cooper, George Foreman, Joe Frazier
Votes: 3,775
11. Pinned (2009)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Action, Biography
Lance is a 3-time Ohio state wrestling champion who wrestles 600-lb. bears for practice. Matt comes from a broken home and starves himself out of determination to become his school's first ... See full summary »
Directors: Patrick Norman, Mike Norman | Stars: Albert Andrade, Bill Barger, Brian Brakeman, Joe Cabot
Votes: 46
12.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
One Night in Vegas
(2010)
TV-G | 51 min | Documentary, Biography, History
On the evening of Sept. 7, 1996, Mike Tyson, the WBC heavyweight champion, attempted to take Bruce Seldon's WBA title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. At this point in his career, Tyson's ... See full summary »
Director: Reggie Rock Bythewood | Stars: Eric Adams, Maya Angelou, Chris Connelly, Gloria Cox
Votes: 627
13. Joe Frazier: When the Smoke Clears (2011)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
They say that Philadelphia is the capital of boxing and Joe Frazier's Gym is the White House. This is the story of a father, a son and a forgotten legacy. Joe Frazier has been lost in ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Todd | Stars: George Benton, Angelo Dundee, George Foreman, Joe Frazier
Votes: 39
14. Klitschko (2011)
Not Rated | 118 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary encompassing the lives of world heavyweight boxing champions, Vitali & Wladimir Klitschko. The first time in history two brothers have shared all the heavyweight world titles,... See full summary »
Director: Sebastian Dehnhardt | Stars: Lamon Brewster, Chris Byrd, Bernd Bönte, Pearlman Hicks
Votes: 2,922
15. Knuckle (2011)
R | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
An epic 12-year journey into the brutal and secretive world of Irish Traveler bare-knuckle fighting. This film follows a history of violent feuding between rival clans.
Director: Ian Palmer | Stars: James Quinn McDonagh, Paddy Quinn McDonagh, Michael Quinn McDonagh, Ian Palmer
Votes: 3,233 | Gross: $0.00M
16. Like Water (2011)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Filmmakers follow the physical and emotional journey of Brazil's Anderson Silva, UFC's longest reigning champion, as he prepares to defend his title to Seattle's Chael Sonnen.
Director: Pablo Croce | Stars: Anderson Silva, José Aldo, Penny Buffington, Junior Dos Santos
Votes: 1,547
17. The Real Rocky (2011 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary
The story of Chuck Wepner, an underdog boxer who went the distance against Muhammad Ali and inspired the creation of Rocky.
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig | Stars: Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone, Jerry Izenberg, John Rowe
Votes: 472
18. The Good Son: The Life of Ray Boom Boom Mancini (2013)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
The outcome of the 1982 WBC Lightweight title bout between Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini and Duk Koo Kim is examined.
Director: Jesse James Miller | Stars: Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini, Mickey Rourke, Ed O'Neill, Mark Kriegel
Votes: 228
19. Journey to the 100 Man Fight: The Judd Reid Story (2013)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, Action, Sport
Judd Reid's journey to the 100 man fight. An inspirational story of courage and commitment.
Director: Anton Cavka | Stars: Robert McInnes, Masayasu Sugihara, Eddie Emin, George Kolovos
Votes: 99
20. Night of the Fight: Hatton's Last Stand (2013)
Not Rated | 46 min | Documentary, Sport
Dogged by scandal, alcohol issues, rehab & suicidal thoughts Ricky Hatton, one day decides enough is enough. Its time to step back into the ring. This is about personal redemption. The film... See full summary »
Director: Mat Hodgson | Stars: Eduardo Enríkez, Ricky Hatton
Votes: 67
21. Tapia (2013)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Sport
TAPIA takes us inside the tortured soul of Johnny Tapia, the 5-time world champion boxer whose unprecedented success was overshadowed by a volatile drug addiction brought on by the brutal ... See full summary »
Director: Eddie Alcazar | Star: Johnny Tapia
Votes: 279
22. Blood Guts Glory (2014)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
Wrestling has been dubbed man's oldest sport and yet it was about to be erased from the Olympic games. This film looks into the culture, ethics, and history of what is probably the best ... See full summary »
Director: Braden Barty | Stars: Bruce Baumgartner, Wayne Boyd, Randy Couture, Seth Lesser
23. Champs (2014)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A documentary on boxing greats Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins examines their lives in and out of the ring.
Director: Bert Marcus | Stars: Evander Holyfield, Bernard Hopkins, Mike Tyson, Larry 'Ratso' Sloman
Votes: 1,970
24. I Am Ali (2014)
PG | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.
Director: Clare Lewins | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Gene Kilroy, Rahman Ali, Odessa Clay
Votes: 4,096 | Gross: $0.01M
25. Manny (I) (2014)
PG-13 | 88 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
World Champion. Congressman. Father. Manny Pacquiao fights any obstacle that comes his way. As his home country of 100 million people watches his every move, the question now is: what bridge is too far for Manny?
Directors: Leon Gast, Ryan Moore | Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Sardo Mejia, Liam Neeson, Jinkee Pacquiao
Votes: 2,323
26. Maravilla, a Fighter Inside and Outside the Ring (2014)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Maravilla" can drop the world's best boxers with his lightning strikes and floor the most beautiful women with his devastating looks. But speaking truth to power has left him a virtual pariah in the unjust world of professional boxing.
Director: Juan Pablo Cadaveira | Stars: Carlos Aguilar, Raoul Roger Anderson, Bob Arum, Darren Baker
Votes: 216
27.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Chasing Tyson
(2015)
TV-G | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Explores the years that Evander Holyfield spent trying to arrange his first fight with Mike Tyson.
Director: Steven Cantor | Stars: Seth Abraham, Steve Albert, Teddy Atlas, Al Bernstein
Votes: 928
28. Mr Calzaghe (2015)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The story of the rise to glory of boxer Joe Calzaghe.
Director: Vaughan Sivell | Stars: Joe Calzaghe, Enzo Calzaghe, James Dean Bradfield, Chris Eubank
Votes: 780
29. Mad Dog - From Chaos to Comeback (2016)
85 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport
Who deserves a Second chance? UFC-fighter "Reza "Mad Dog" Madadi came from nothing and built himself a successful life. One crucial event took it all away. This is the story of a Self-Made ... See full summary »
Directors: Mauri Chifflet, Martin Sandin | Star: Reza Madadi
Votes: 14
30. Team Foxcatcher (2016)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Documentary filmmaker Jon Greenhalgh examines the life of Dave Schultz, a professional wrestler who was part of 'Team Foxcatcher', funded by multi-millionaire John du Pont.
Director: Jon Greenhalgh | Stars: John du Pont, Dave Schultz, Mike Gostigian, Ray Wilson
Votes: 7,240
31. Anthony Joshua: The Road to Klitschko (2017 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 59 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Follows the IBF World Heavyweight champion over the course of two years as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career, how he rose to the pinnacle of his sport and how he relaxes away from the ring.
Director: Tim MacKenzie-Smith | Stars: Noel Clarke, Anthony Joshua
Votes: 443
32. Conor McGregor: Notorious (2017)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Featuring unprecedented access, never before seen moments and explosive fight footage, this is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at a sporting icon and his spectacular rise.
Director: Gavin Fitzgerald | Stars: José Aldo, Audie Attar, Matt Boud, Ryan Buescher
Votes: 6,566
33. Foreman (2017)
PG-13 | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A retrospective look at the boxing career of George Foreman.
Director: Chris Perkel | Stars: George Foreman Jr., Ralph Cooper, George Foreman, Jim Brown
Votes: 551
34.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Tommy
(2017)
TV-G | 77 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The unlikely rise and sudden fall of boxer Tommy Morrison.
Directors: Gentry Kirby, Erin Leyden | Stars: Bob Arum, Michael Bentt, Al Bernstein, Dawn Brady
Votes: 520
35.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
42 to 1
(2018)
TV-G | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This documentary chronicles one of the greatest sporting upsets in history, when James "Buster" Douglas handed Mike Tyson his first-ever defeat. Tyson was the 42-to-1 favorite, with most ... See full summary »
Directors: Ben Houser, Jeremy Schaap | Stars: Trevor Berbick, Al Bernstein, Danny DeVito, Bill Douglas
Votes: 615
36. Fighting for a City (2018)
93 min | Documentary, Sport
Behind-the-scenes boxing documentary on Josh Warrington, the hometown hero of Leeds, England.
Directors: Greg Hardes, Jacob Proud | Stars: Eddie Hearn, Lee Selby, Steve Wood, Mark Hurley
Votes: 70
37. I Am Durán (2019)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A one man wrecking-ball who took on the world, transcended his sport and helped inspire a nation to rise up against its CIA funded dictator to achieve independence.
Director: Mat Hodgson | Stars: Oscar De La Hoya, Robert De Niro, Robin Duran, Roberto Durán
Votes: 577
38. What's My Name: Muhammad Ali (2019)
TV-14 | 165 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
One of the most iconic figures in athletic history, Muhammad Ali's incredible story from world champion boxer to inspiring social activist is explored through his own voice and never-before-seen archival material.
Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Bill Cosby, Jim Brown, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Diana Ross
Votes: 2,440
39. Libra X Libra (2012)
Documentary
A behind-the-scenes look at Mexican superstar Juan Manuel Marquez as he prepares for his third fight against the Filipino phenom Manny Pacquiao.
Director: Rodrigo Leon | Stars: Bob Arum, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao
Votes: 48
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