Movies and TvShows featuring "championship-bout" theme.
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.
When We Were Kings is a captivating documentary that explores the thrilling story of the Rumble in the Jungle, a historic boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Set in Zaire in 1974, the film showcases Ali's incredible charisma and the underdog story of him reclaiming the heavyweight title against the heavily favored Foreman. With energetic performances and powerful anecdotes, the film captures the spirit of this iconic boxing event.
In the Bronx, a light heavyweight boxer with a sick mother and facing eviction, struggles to make a name for himself in the boxing world. With determination and the help of his adoptive mother, he trains hard and enters a championship bout. Against all odds, he faces numerous challenges and setbacks, but ultimately achieves a happy ending.
Facing Ali is a documentary film that explores the life and career of boxing legend Muhammad Ali through the perspectives of his opponents. It highlights his charisma, boxing skills, and impact on the sport of boxing, as well as delves into his personal struggles and triumphs. The film offers a comprehensive look into the man and the icon that is Muhammad Ali.
One Night Stand (2007) was the third annual One Night Stand PPV and was presented by Gilette. It took place on June 3, 2007 at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW brands. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus The Great Khali in a Pinfalls Count Anywhere match for the WWE Championship. The featured match on the SmackDown! brand was Edge versus Batista in a Steel Cage match for the World Heavyweight Championship. The primary match on the ECW brand was Vince McMahon versus Bobby Lashley in a Street Fight for the ECW Championship. The featured matches on the undercard included Rob Van Dam versus Randy Orton in a Stretcher match and a Ladder match for the World Tag Team Championship between The Hardys (Matt and Jeff) and The World's Greatest Tag Team (Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas).
Cain, a boxer, and Mabel, a chorus girl, fall in love amidst the chaos of tabloid gossip and publicity stunts. As their relationship develops, they navigate through the challenges of fame, deception, and the boxing world.
Witness the intense battles and dramatic moments as professional wrestlers compete for glory and championships at WWE WrestleMania XV (1999). With high-flying moves, bone-crushing slams, and unexpected twists, this action-packed event is a must-watch for any wrestling fan.
Survivor Series (2007) was a PPV which took place on November 18, 2007 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. It was presented by THQ's WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008. It was the 21st annual Survivor Series and starred wrestlers from the Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW brands. The main event featured SmackDown wrestlers in a Hell in a Cell match where World Heavyweight Champion Batista defended against challenger The Undertaker. In Raw's main match, Randy Orton fought Shawn Michaels in a singles match, while in ECW's prime match, ECW Champion CM Punk defended his title against John Morrison and The Miz in a Triple Threat match. Two matches were on the undercard. The first was a singles match featuring The Great Khali vs. Hornswoggle. The other featured Team Triple H (Triple H, Jeff Hardy, Rey Mysterio and Kane) wrestling Team Umaga (Umaga, Mr. Kennedy, Montel Vontavious Porter, Finlay and Big Daddy V) in an inter-brand five-on-four Survivor Series elimination tag team match.
Prizefighter Jimmy Nolan, facing an opportunity to get a championship fight, is knocked out when he sustains what is apparently a permanent injury to his arm. From there, Nolan's path leads downhill. He is drawn into a romance with a nightclub entertainer, then is framed on a theft charge by a jealous suitor. After his prison term, Nolan makes a spectacular comeback in a fight which proves his courage and integrity, while disproving the fallacy about the old sports adage that "they never come back."
After losing heavyweight contender Al Costa to mob boss Florini fight promoter Knobby Walsh recruits small town boy Joe Palooka to take his place. First in the series.
Thrilla in Manila is a documentary film that tells the story of the legendary boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in 1975. It focuses on their intense rivalry, the build-up to the fight, and the aftermath. The film also explores the social and political aspects of the match, including Ali's conscientious objection to the Vietnam War and his affiliation with the Nation of Islam.
Two flappers try to get their newspaper reporter boyfriends to pay attention to them.
No Fear: The Manny Pacquiao Story is a documentary that tells the inspiring story of Manny Pacquiao, a boxing champion. It explores his journey from obscurity to fame, his rigorous training, and his championship bouts. The film showcases the determination and resilience of Pacquiao, making it a must-watch for boxing enthusiasts and fans of inspiring stories.
A truck driver turns to prizefighting with hopes of earning enough cash to send his son to military school. 1944.
An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American racial consciousness: his difficulty getting big fights early in his career, the pride of African-Americans in his prowess, the shift of White sentiment toward Louis as Hitler came to power, Louis's patriotism during World War II, and the hounding of Louis by the IRS for the following 15 years. In his last years, he's a casino greeter, a drug user, and the occasional object of scorn for young Turks like Muhammad Ali. Appreciative comment comes from boxing scholars, Louis's son Joe Jr., friends, and icons like Maya Angelou, Dick Gregory, and Bill Cosby.
Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao, billed as The Battle of East and West, was a boxing match for The Ring light welterweight championship. The bout was held between Manny Pacquiao of General Santos, Philippines and Ricky Hatton from Manchester, United Kingdom. The fight was held on May 2, 2009 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas at Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Hatton was knocked down by Pacquiao twice during the first round, and again in the second round to lose by KO in the 2nd round.
Fight of the Century is a documentary film that chronicles the historic boxing match between heavyweight champions Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The film captures the intensity, drama, and significance of this iconic bout.
Based on the David Belasco stage production of the Max Marcin play in which heavyweight-champion Jack Dempsey played the role of the fighter, Tiger: This "behind-the-scenes look of a heavyweight-championship fight" looks much like all of the other boxing films in which the Champ gets involved in a frame-up and is asked to take a dive.
A young fighter, Bill Hickey, achieves success through the help and support of his friends and, once he does, he gets a big case of 'swellhead.' And then he loses his friends, loses his girl-friend, loses his confidence and is all set-up to lose his title.
Henry Jackson, known as Little Dynamite, is a Golden Gloves champion, who agrees to turn professional when approached by fight manager Ed Watson, despite the opposition raised by his father and Fanny Singleton, his sweetheart.