Movies and TvShows featuring "boxing-manager" theme.

In 1998, Adonis "Donnie" Johnson, son of Apollo Creed, is taken in by Apollo's widow. Years later, Donnie pursues a career in boxing and convinces Rocky Balboa to train him. As Donnie rises in the boxing world, he must also navigate his father's legacy and Rocky's battle with cancer.

After a fatal incident sends him on a destructive path, a champion boxer fights for custody of his daughter and tries to revive his professional career. He faces tragedy, addiction, loss, and redemption while seeking justice for his wife's death.

In Jungleland, two brothers are forced to embark on a cross-country trip to deliver a boxer to his match in order to repay a debt. They encounter numerous obstacles and face personal challenges as they navigate through different cities and confront their own past. Along the way, they learn about loyalty, brotherhood, and the true meaning of family.

Champion follows the story of a talented boxer who rises to fame but becomes corrupted by his success. As he navigates his way through the world of professional boxing, he is faced with moral dilemmas, betrayal, and personal struggles. Eventually, his arrogance and selfishness lead to his downfall.

An aging boxer, on the verge of retirement, is convinced by his manager to participate in a rigged fight. As he steps into the ring, he must confront his own fears and insecurities while fighting to regain his self-respect.

When a heavyweight boxer is framed for murder, Abbott and Costello must team up with an invisible man to prove his innocence and catch the real culprit.

Tired of his demoralizing life, a washed-up boxer in California tries to make a comeback, while battling with alcoholism and personal demons.

After years of fighting in the ring, a retired boxer must confront his past and find a new purpose in life. As he grapples with addiction and loss, he receives a second chance at redemption.

Against the Ropes tells the story of Jackie Kallen, a woman who defies gender stereotypes and becomes a successful boxing manager. Facing ingrained sexism and resistance from the boxing world, Jackie fights to prove herself and support her underdog fighters. Along the way, she navigates relationships, the media, and the pressures of the industry.

In 1962, a young Finnish boxer named Olli Mäki prepares for the biggest match of his career, while also navigating the challenges of love and fame. As the pressure mounts, Olli must find a way to balance his personal life with his boxing dreams.

The Battle of the Century (1927) is a classic comedy short film that revolves around a boxing match. The film features a Brute and a Boxing Referee, as well as various comedic situations such as slipping on a banana peel and being hit with a nightstick. It also includes a pie-in-the-face scene and ends with a chaotic pie fight.

In Second Chance, a hitman finds himself on the run and must rescue a woman who is in danger. Set in a small town in Mexico, the movie takes viewers on a thrilling journey of suspense, crime, and drama. With its film-noir elements and daring rescues, Second Chance keeps audiences hooked from beginning to end.

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest is a documentary film that explores the life and career of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. The film chronicles Ali's rise to become one of the most iconic figures in boxing history, his struggles with racism and political activism, and his legendary fights against some of the greatest boxers of all time. Through interviews, archival footage, and reenactments, the film offers a comprehensive and intimate look into the life of this extraordinary athlete.

When a boxing promoter threatens to bankrupt a boxing manager, the manager must find a way to save his career and his love life. With the help of a driving instructor and a yenta accountant, he concocts a plan to scam his way to financial fortune. Along the way, he must navigate the complexities of forbidden love and the price of fame.

The Miracle Woman tells the story of a former radio preacher who becomes an evangelist seeking redemption. She must confront the hypocrisy of the religious world and navigate through a series of challenges including a fake miracle, a suicide attempt, and a crisis of faith. Along the way, she finds love and comes to terms with her own past. Can she overcome the obstacles and find true salvation?

This Universal programmer was based on a Collier's Magazine story by journalist Quentin Reynolds. This story in turn was ostensibly based on a true incident, in which a gangster "returned from the dead" to save an innocent young man from the electric chair. The nurse of the film's title is Katharine McDonald, who falls in love with her prizefighter-patient Lee Burke as he recovers from a beating received in a fixed prizefight. Katharine must fend off the advances of criminal attorney John Dodge, another patient who also loves her and becomes jealous of Lee. But when Lee is framed for the murder of his disgruntled manager, Slice, by a henchman of the fight-fix leader, Joe Largo, Dodge takes on his defense and works with Katherine to discover the real killer. Convicted and sentenced to death, Burke is about to walk the "last mile", as Katharine encourages mortally wounded Largo to a deathbed confession.

The Great White Hope is a powerful drama that tells the story of a black boxer's struggle against racial prejudice. Set in the early 1900s, the film follows the life of Jack Jefferson, a talented boxer who becomes the first African American heavyweight champion. However, his success is met with hostility and racism, and he must navigate the challenges of a society that refuses to accept him. As Jefferson fights for his place in the boxing world, he also discovers love and confronts the harsh realities of the time.

Private detective Mike Hammer is caught up in a murder case when he investigates the death of his friend. As he digs deeper, he discovers a link to twin sisters and a femme fatale, leading him on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth.

In the 1950s, a young girl named Babydoll is institutionalized by her abusive stepfather. She retreats to an alternative reality in her mind where she and her friends plan to escape from the facility. They must collect five items in order to succeed, while facing dangerous enemies and unimaginable challenges.

Tommy Riley, a middleweight boxer, is struggling with his lack of confidence and clinical depression. He finds himself in a complicated relationship with his sparring partner, who is also dealing with her own issues. As Tommy trains for a big fight, he must confront his fears and insecurities to succeed in the ring.