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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: 19,136 | Gross: $2.79M
2. Muhammad Ali (2021)
445 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.
Stars: Gerald Early, Todd Boyd, Salim Muwakkil, Jerry Izenberg
Votes: 1,366
3. 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
4. Right to Fight (2023)
90 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Sky Original documentary revealing how the pioneers of women's boxing battled the odds to find their place in the ring.
Director: Georgina Cammalleri | Stars: Cathy Davis, Marian Trimiar, Mike Silver, Sue Fox
Votes: 70
5. One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz (2019)
38 min | Documentary, Sport
A look back at one of the greatest upsets in the history of boxing: Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr..
Directors: Deirdre Fenton, Jamie Horowitz | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Claudia Trejos, Evander Holyfield, Sergio Mora
Votes: 76
6. Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston (2019 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Overcoming the seemingly insurmountable odds that life threw his way, Liston became heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in 1962. Eight years later, he died but friends questioned the cause of his death.
Director: Simon George | Stars: Nigel Collins, Helen-Jean Long, Jerry Izenberg, Mike Tyson
Votes: 427
7. 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
8. Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Filmmaker Barbara Kopple profiles the life and career of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and the surrounding events that led to his 1992 6 year prison conviction.
Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Mike Tyson, Kevin Rooney, Desiree Washington, Curtis Ratliff
Votes: 237
9. On the Line (XIV)
Sport | Post-production
A feature length documentary that examines the world of New York City boxing and the long-shot nature of becoming a champion in one of the most unforgiving of all sports.
Director: Francesco Saviano | Stars: Colin Quinn, Sebastian Junger, Heather Hardy, David Diamante
10. On the Ropes (1999)
94 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport
The story of three young boxers and their coach who is determined to guide them in a positive direction in and out of the ring.
Directors: Nanette Burstein, Brett Morgen | Stars: Sam Doumit, Martin Goldman, Harry Keitt, Randy Little
Votes: 480 | Gross: $0.05M
11. Katie (2018)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Behind-the-scenes documentary on Irish boxing champion, Katie Taylor, as she attempts to rekindle her career by turning pro.
Director: Ross Whitaker | Stars: Eddie Hearn, Peter Taylor, Pete Taylor, Bridget Taylor
Votes: 317
12. Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story (1996 TV Movie)
348 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Muhammad Ali is the best fighter!
Directors: Joseph Consentino, Sandra Consentino | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Khalilah Camacho Ali, Rahman Ali, Julian Bond
Votes: 1,084
13. Canelo: The Greatest Athlete You've Never Seen (2021 TV Special)
27 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary about Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez.
Stars: Kate Abdo, Carlos Baldomir, Marco Antonio Barrera, Kenny Bayless
Votes: 8
14. Bruno v Tyson (2021 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
An exploration of the rivalry and relationship between Frank Bruno and Mike Tyson, two heavyweight icons from opposite sides of the Atlantic.
Director: Benjamin Hirsch | Stars: Frank Bruno, Paul Dempsey, Don King, Duke McKenzie
Votes: 580
15. Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion (1998 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 58 min | Documentary
A documentary that chronicles the extraordinary career of Sugar Ray Robinson who is considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Stars: Sugar Ray Robinson, Dave Anderson, Evelyn Nelson, Nigel Collins
Votes: 70
16. Tyson Fury: Redemption (2022)
54 min | Documentary, Sport
Tyson Fury, one of the greatest heavyweights of all-time. Born into the traveller community, fighting is in Tyson's blood. Named after the boxing legend, Mike Tyson, Fury was destined for ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Sempey | Stars: Bob Arum, Dereck Chisora, Ben Davison, John Fury
Votes: 18
17. The Protagonist (I)
103 min | Documentary, Sport | Post-production
David Haye. Unified world cruiserweight champion at twenty-eight, heavyweight champion at twenty-nine - on course to join the pantheon of boxing greats before injury and defeat in the ring ... See full summary »
Director: Dael Poulter | Stars: Wladimir Klitschko, Tony Bellew, David Haye, Vitali Klitschko
18. Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion (1995 TV Movie)
Unrated | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
The story of the life and career of boxer Sonny Liston, who rose from being a violent street enforcer for an organized crime ring to become the heavyweight champion of the world.
Director: Jeff Lieberman | Stars: Sonny Liston, William Nack, Jerry Izenberg, Geraldine Liston
Votes: 76
19. Ring of Faith (2017)
Not Rated | 71 min | Documentary, Sport
Is Boxing a sin or a gift from God? Can a sport like Boxing coexist within religion? It's not uncommon to see athletes praise God before a match, are they praising God for their blessings ... See full summary »
Director: Craig Syracusa | Stars: David Diamante, Robert Guerrero, Paulie Malignaggi, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
20. Naz: The Little Prince the Big Fight (2002 TV Movie)
Documentary
A documentary that follows the flamboyant superstar Naseem Hamed as he prepares for the biggest fight of his life against the rugged warrior Marco Antonio Barrera.
Director: Jez Higham | Stars: Brandon Castor, Justin Castor, Steve B. Castor, Chris Eubank
Votes: 24
21. Third Man in the Ring (2022)
Documentary, Sport
The documentary sheds much needed light on the professionalism, motivation and dedication it takes to become the world's best officials while showing the human being behind the public ... See full summary »
Director: Darryl Townsend | Stars: Kenny Bayless, Robert Byrd, Joe Cortez, Sparkle Lee
22. Blue Blood (2006)
89 min | Documentary, Sport
For over 100 years Oxford and Cambridge have squared off once a year in a boxing match. This is the story of the 2005 Oxford Blues team.
Director: Stevan Riley | Stars: James Boyle, Fred Brown, Christopher Kavannagh, Kimberly Gonzalez
Votes: 115
23. Ali the Fighter (1973)
G | 142 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the Fight of the Century between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.
Directors: Rick Baxter, William Greaves | Stars: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Burt Lancaster
Votes: 64
24. The Prizefighter (2019)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
The inspiring story of a Father who cares for his children by day and trains to become a world champion boxer by night.
Director: Terry McMahon | Star: Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan
Votes: 13
25. The Trilogy (2022 TV Movie)
Documentary, Sport
BT Sport boxing documentary looking back at the heavyweight trilogy between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
Stars: Steve Bunce, Ben Davison, Paul Dempsey, John Fury
26. Split Decision: The Story of Guillermo Rigondeaux
Documentary, Sport | Completed
Director: Brin-Jonathan Butler | Stars: George Foreman, Fidel Castro, Don King, Larry Merchant
28. Orthodox Stance (2007)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary, Sport
For the last 60 years, the term "Jewish boxer" has been an oxymoron. But Dmitriy Salita, a 25 year-old Russian immigrant is making history as a top professional boxer and a rigorously observant Jew.
Director: Jason Hutt | Stars: Dmitriy Salita, Jimmy O'Pharrow, Israel Liberow, Bob Arum
Votes: 60
29. A Real Life Underdog Story (2023)
98 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport
In the wake of a devastating Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, Nicholas Zarrillo finds himself not only battling a relentless disease but also grappling with the heart-wrenching abandonment of ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Anthony Zarrillo | Stars: Nicholas Anthony Zarrillo, Mike Perry, Chris Algieri, Corey Anderson
Votes: 37
30. Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible (2000 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, Sport
A look at the events leading up to and including the legendary March 1971 bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The film also looks at the political and social factors that helped to ... See full summary »
Stars: Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Liev Schreiber, David Brenner
Votes: 110
31. Relentless (2020– )
Documentary, Sport
Documentary series profiling boxers from the Top Rank stable.
Stars: Andre Ward, Terence Crawford, Roy Jones Jr., Vasyl Lomachenko
32. Frampton: Return of the Jackal (2018)
Documentary, Sport
The story of boxer Carl 'the Jackal' Frampton, at a career-defining moment - a fight at his beloved Windsor Park. The driving force behind a boxer who has become a sporting icon in his home country.
Director: Tom Magnus | Star: Carl Frampton
Votes: 8
34. 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
35. Behind the Ropes (2011– )
Documentary, Sport
Sky Sports' behind-the-scenes boxing documentary series which follows boxers in training as they prepare for their upcoming bouts.
Stars: Wladimir Klitschko, Chris Eubank Jr., Liam Smith, Joe McNally
36. 40 Days: Joshua vs. Ruiz Jr. (2019)
Documentary, Sport
Stars: Douglass Fischer, Anthony Joshua, Gareth A. Davies, Barak Bess
37. Make It or Die Trying: The Frank Warren Story (2021 TV Movie)
Documentary, Sport
Director: Daryl Goodrich | Stars: Bob Arum, Andrew Ayling, Frank Bruno, Steve Bunce
Votes: 26
38. Round 12: Fury's Resurrection (2020 TV Short)
Documentary, Short, Sport
A look back at the first Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder fight by those who were involved and in attendance.
Stars: Bob Arum, Steve Bunce, Paddy Considine, Ben Davison
Votes: 11
39. Ten Count Boxing (2023– )
90 min | Documentary, Sport
Ten Count follows Los Angeles boxers who dream of becoming Gold Medalists or World Champions and the trainers who look for the next World Champion to walk through their door.
Stars: Vince Lozano, Merryland Gonzalez, Liz Q. Parr, Adan Ochoa
40. Make the Days Count (2022– )
Documentary, Sport
Behind-the-scenes boxing documentary series featuring fighters from the Matchroom stable as they prepare for an upcoming bout.
Stars: Eddie Hearn, Dmitry Bivol, Dereck Chisora, Chantelle Cameron
41. Monzon (2021)
26 min | Documentary, Short
A look back at the life of controversial boxer Carlos Monzon. Growing up in poverty in Argentina, Monzon would ascend to become one of the most popular boxing champions in history as well ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Poche | Stars: Susana Giménez, Carlos Monzón, José Mantequilla Nápoles, Rodrigo Valdes
42. The Final Round - Round 16
Documentary | Filming
A boxing documentary highlighting the rise and fall of Robert W. Lee, co-founder of the International Boxing Federation.
Directors: Lisa Maydwell, Joyce Licorish | Stars: Robert Sciglimpaglia, Joyce Licorish, Lisa Maydwell, Robert W. Lee
44. The Days of the Jackal (2015 TV Movie)
23 min | Documentary, Sport
Stars: Carl Frampton, Christine Frampton, Barry McGuigan, Shane McGuigan
45. Bobby Cassidy: Counterpuncher (2009)
72 min | Documentary, Sport
A deeply human portrait of a boxer with the heart of a lion who refused to give up, in and outside of the ring. This documentary follows the fighter's life from a child who was taught how to hate, to a father who learned how to love.
Director: Bruno de Almeida | Stars: Bobby Cassidy, Bobby Cassidy Jr., Chris Cassidy, Nick Sandow
Votes: 33
46. Muhammad Ali - The Baddest Daddy in the Whole World (1972)
52 min | Documentary, Sport
Behind-the-scenes documentary following heavyweight boxer, Muhammad Ali, as he prepares to fight Jürgen Blin in Zürich, Switzerland.
Director: Fred Haines | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Jürgen Blin, Drew Bundini Brown, Angelo Dundee
47. The Fight of Their Lives (2011 TV Movie)
Documentary, Sport
A look back at the grueling battle and tragic outcome of the 1995 world title fight between the tough British brawler Nigel Benn and the ferocious American knockout artist Gerald McClellan.
Directors: Gabriel Clarke, John McKenna | Stars: Alfred Azaro, Nigel Benn, Frank Bruno, Phil Davis
Votes: 35
48. La Poeta del Ring (2021)
97 min | Documentary, Sport
Women's boxing in Mexico was illegal, until Laura Serrano, a passionate lawyer, began to practice it underground, leading her to start a battle to legalize the sport, after many years she leaves everything for a new spiritual journey.
Director: Mariana Tames | Stars: Christy Martin, Jorge 'Maromero' Páez, Laura Serrano
49. Undisputed: The Story of Shields v Marshall (2023 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary, Sport
Stars: Natasha Jonas, Ben Shalom, Caroline Dubois, Andy Scott
50. M14: A Moss Side Story (2022 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary, Sport
The story of trainer and mentor, Phil Martin, and how he shaped boxing in Manchester through his Champs Camp gym and Moss Side ABC.
Stars: Steve Bunce, Joe Gallagher