The boxing subgenre features the sport of boxing and the physical and emotional challenges faced by boxers, their personal journeys, and the impact of the sport on their lives. Boxing stories often highlight the determination, grit, and resilience required to excel in the ring.

Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers in Rocky (1976)

The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion, Mark Kerr.

Dwayne Johnson in The Smashing Machine (2025)

The life and the incredible career of Christy Martin, the most successful female boxer of the 1990s.

A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.

Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire in Rocky (1976)

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy in Warrior (2011)

Frankie, an ill-tempered old coach, reluctantly agrees to train aspiring boxer Maggie. Impressed with her determination and talent, he helps her become the best and the two soon form a close bond.

Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby (2004)

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.

Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan in Creed (2015)

After a fatal incident sends him on a rampant path of destruction, a champion boxer fights to get custody of his daughter and revive his professional career.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams in Southpaw (2015)

Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness.

Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in The Fighter (2010)

In a near future where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling ex-boxer feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot.

The true story of James J. Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer, who returned to the spotlight to win the heavyweight championship of the world.

Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-six, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.

Sylvester Stallone, Tony Burton, and Burt Young in Rocky IV (1985)

Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the face-off is more than just a fight.

Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III (2023)

Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned heavyweight champion Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago.

Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan in Creed II (2018)

Follows a once renowned boxer as he takes a redemptive journey through his past and present, on the day of his first fight since he left prison.

Rocky faces the ultimate challenge from a powerful new contender, and must turn to a former rival to help regain his throne as the undisputed fighting champion.

Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch.

Thirty years after the ring of the first bell, Rocky Balboa comes out of retirement and dons his gloves for his final fight against the reigning heavyweight champ Mason 'The Line' Dixon.

Sylvester Stallone in Rocky Balboa (2006)

Reluctantly retired from fighting, Rocky takes charge of Mickey's gym and agrees to train a young protégé who's hungry for success.

The true story of an English boxer incarcerated in one of Thailand's most notorious prisons as he fights in Muay Thai tournaments to earn his freedom.

The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza who, after a near fatal car crash which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports' most incredible comebacks.

Aaron Eckhart, Miles Teller, and Christine Evangelista in Bleed for This (2016)

Kurt Sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of Muay Thai in order to avenge his brother.

Jean-Claude Van Damme and Michel Qissi in Kickboxer (1989)

A biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali, focusing on his triumphs and controversies between 1964 and 1974.

Tommy Riley has moved with his dad to Chicago from a 'nice place'. He keeps to himself, goes to school. However, after a street fight he is noticed and quickly falls into the world of illegal underground boxing - where punches can kill.

Cuba Gooding Jr. and James Marshall in Gladiator (1992)

Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.

Alan Baxter, Wallace Ford, Robert Ryan, George Tobias, and Audrey Totter in The Set-Up (1949)

A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout, thirty years after their last match.

Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone in Grudge Match (2013)

When heavyweight champion George "Iceman" Chambers lands in prison, the resident gangster arranges a boxing match with the reigning prison champ.

Ving Rhames and Wesley Snipes in Undisputed (2002)

Young Danny Flynn is released from prison 14 years after "taking the rap" for the IRA and tries to rebuild his life in his old Belfast neighborhood.

Daniel Day-Lewis and Emily Watson in The Boxer (1997)

Boxing documentary on the 1974 world heavyweight championship bout between defending champion, George Foreman, and the underdog challenger, Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali in When We Were Kings (1996)

The fortunes of Hezekiah and Alec, two best friends newly arrived from Jamaica. Fighting for survival in the violent melting pot of Victorian London's East End, they come up against Sugar Goodson, a dangerous, veteran boxer.

Stephen Graham, Malachi Kirby, and Erin Doherty in A Thousand Blows (2024)

Ippo, a teenage boy with a pure heart and unrelenting determination, discovers a passion for boxing after veteran fighter Takamura saves him from bullies.

Yabuki Joe is left downhearted and hopeless after a certain tragic event. In attempt to put the past behind him, Joe leaves the gym behind and begins wandering.

Don Lee's extreme boxing survival show. Who will survive to be the champion standing in the ring?

Kim Jin-young and Ma Dong-seok in I Am Boxer (2025)

An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.

Dreaming of going pro, a young fighter struggles to be seen until an unexpected combat lands him a shot at the big time and a brutal rival in the cage.

Ippo the Japanese Featherweight champion will defend his title against amazing challengers. Takamura fights for the second WBC title in the middleweight class, and Aoki fights for the Lightweight title.

Ippo continues to defend his title and training to reach his goal, Ichiro Miyata. While Takamura goes for the world, and faces the world champion, Brian Hawk. In what is to become his toughest fight so far.

It peels back the layers of Oscar de la Hoya while celebrating this complicated and controversial figure. We will explore his triumphs and turmoil to reveal a man struggling to come to terms with lifelong demons.

In the corrupted city of Paxtown, boxer Richard Aldana becomes the protector of Siri, a young orphaned wanted by mysterious and monstrous superhumans.

Junk Dog, an underground fighter with the alias of "Gearless Joe" sets out to join the worlds most prestigious mecha boxing championship, Megalonia.

Despite their fathers' rivalry, two university students form a friendship at a boxing gym as they tackle family drama, romance and personal crises.

Jida Jidapa Siribanchawan, Ninna Yanin Opassathaworn, Pete Thongchua, Jaturong Kolimart, Peemapol Panichtamrong, and Phiravich Attachitsataporn in Hook (2020)

The heavyweight champion as he exits the ring and tries to embrace retirement with his family including his wife Paris, father John, and his six children.

The story of Pusat, who had to drift between the dirty and clean roads of the boxing world and whose only goal was an honorable championship.

Sonny Mendoza dreams of attending a prestigious college summer program. But when he doesn't get the scholarship money to go, he turns to his side passion for quick income: boxing.

Ava Jules, Ryan Garcia, and DangMattSmith in On the Ropes (2019)

As the eldest daughter of the Fang Conglomerate, Fang Yu was raised to become the sole successor of the company, yet she goes against her family's wishes to pursue boxing.

Krushi Bugna is the new and future Italian boxing sport. A sport where people from around the world and expert in boxing, enter the ring and fight to the death. Be warned, no rules, no limits and no turning back. Once you accept, you can't turn back. Get ready for intense fights, intense arguments, intense behind the scenes videos of preparation and calling out, injuries the likes you've never seen before and a intense fight for the death. Are, you, READY?

Series documents the 40 days of training that boxers undergo before a fight.

ITV Sport's live international boxing coverage.

Former Indonesian boxer Ellyas Pical, born in Saparua, Maluku on March 24, 1960, is a legend in the sport. He won the IBF world title in bantamweight in 1985 and defended it five times against top opponents.

Christine Hakim and Denny Sumargo in Ellyas Pical (2024)

Giving intimate access to Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's training camps as they prepare for their highly anticipated boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Jake Paul in Countdown: Paul vs Tyson (2024)

Six-time world champion and Brazilian sports legend, Acelino "Popó" Freitas left behind his hometown of Salvador and differences with his brother, Luis Cláudio, the first great boxer in the family, to build a successful career.

High-school romance between Minatsu - a softball passionate girl who needs to disguise herself - and many guys: Shu - a friend of her - Naoto - a boxer guy - and Kango - the softball professor.

Reality series, in which contestants battle it out to determine who the best Muay Thai kickboxer is in Asia.

Polish boxing federation where Polish influencers, YouTubers and rappers fight. As of April 9, 2022, there were 14 boxing galas

Dos father, Jimmy Boy, a retired boxer, is diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. This hinders Dos from focusing on his dream of becoming a professional boxer himself. Moreso, Jimmy Boy is arrested for a crime he did not commit because of a drug-related conflict with his old boss. Despite the support of his grandmother, his best friend, his unexpected love interest in the newcomer Trina, and the community of souvenir sellers in Benguet, Dos makes the ultimate sacrifice.

Aga Muhlach and Elijah Canlas in Suntok sa buwan (2022)

Tyson Cave and Wayne Gordon have their hands full as they train a group of men with no boxing experience in preparation for their first fight on a major boxing card.

The Immortals celebrates the careers of sport's greatest icons, across football, golf, tennis, boxing, and more. This stunning 52-part series is timeless, flexible, and inspiring.

The story of a boxer and the struggles he faces on his journey to get to the national level competition.

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