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.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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)

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

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

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.

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)

The saga of a drifter who turns to illicit bare-knuckle boxing in Depression-era New Orleans.

Charles Bronson and Robert Tessier in Hard Times (1975)

Two men, working as professional boxers, come to blows when their careers each begin to take different directions.

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)

Claressa Shields becomes the first American woman to win a gold medal only to learn that not all dreams are created equal.

Brian Tyree Henry and Ryan Destiny in The Fire Inside (2024)

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

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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.

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)

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)

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

A shy girl tries to save her father's boxing club from bankruptcy by looking for new boxers.

BT Sport's live boxing coverage featuring the biggest fights from around the world.

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

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)

Yuji is a twenty year old boxer who makes ends meet by working part-time at a flower shop. Although he works beside her everyday, he hides a deep affection for Kaori, the manager of the shop. Tohko is a sincere and active young woman that works at a local crepe shop. Her initial meeting with Yuji in a video store ends quickly with both ridiculing the other's video selections. However, Tohko notices him training in the park and falls in love with him instantly after seeing this serious and determined side of Yuji. Her persistence brings her to his debut-boxing match, but as she cheers for him she soon realizes his heart belongs to Kaori.

Arrogant karate master named T, Sawamura enters the kickboxing ring to prove his superiority, only to be beaten into a coma by a practitioner of the new art. After recovering, his trainer Endo convinced Sawamu to study kickboxing.

"Knockout" is a hard-hitting, reality series that personalizes the journeys of boxers, while exploring boxing as a 24/7 culture for these dedicated warriors.

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)

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

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