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Big George Foreman
Movie

Big George Foreman(2023)

6.6
PG_13
129Minutes
Rocky II
Movie

Rocky II(1979)

7.3
tomato70%
PG
120Minutes

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. Despite their mutual agreement not to seek a rematch, Apollo challenges Rocky again, but Rocky declines and retires from professional boxing. His girlfriend, Adrian, supports his choice, as do his doctors who reveal that he will require surgery for a detached retina. Meanwhile, Apollo becomes obsessed with the idea of a rematch to prove that Rocky's performance was a fluke. Rocky eventually agrees to the rematch, despite Adrian's disapproval. With the support of his trainer Mickey, Rocky begins training and gets into shape for the fight. On the night of the match, Apollo aims to beat Rocky in no more than two rounds to prove that the first match was a fluke. Rocky, fighting right-handed to protect his eye, is knocked down twice in the first two rounds but manages to stay in the fight. Going into the final round, Apollo is well ahead on points and only needs to stay away from Rocky to win the fight. However, he ignores his trainer's pleas and attempts to beat Rocky by knockout. In the final round, Rocky switches back to his natural stance and unleashes a series of counter punches on Apollo, turning the tide of the fight. Both men knock each other down, but Rocky is able to get up at the count of 9 while Apollo collapses from exhaustion. Rocky wins the fight by knockout, becoming the new heavyweight champion.

Dempsey
Movie

Dempsey(1983)

6.2
NR
112Minutes

Nominated for two primetime Emmy Awards in 1984, this made-for-TV movie follows the true story of American boxer Jack Dempsey, who became a media sensation in the 1920s as the world heavyweight champion. Based upon the book by Jack Dempsey and Barbara Piatelli Dempsey.

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The Great White Hype
Movie

The Great White Hype(1996)

5.5
tomato42%
R
91Minutes

The Great White Hype is a comedy-drama movie released in 1996. It follows the story of a boxing promoter in Las Vegas who tries to find a white heavyweight champion to fight against the current African-American champion. The movie satirizes the world of boxing and explores themes of corruption and promotion.

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Tyson
Movie

Tyson(1995)

6.2
110Minutes
Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection
Movie

Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection(2009)

8
540Minutes

Experience the excitement and drama of Randy Savage's career as he battles opponents in the world of professional wrestling. From his iconic matches to his memorable interviews, this collection showcases the Macho Madness that made him a legend.

Zhilei Zhang vs. Joe Joyce II
Movie

Zhilei Zhang vs. Joe Joyce II

180Minutes

Joe Joyce faces Zhilei Zhang in a rematch as he bids to get back on track for a world heavyweight championship fight.

Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Movie

Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad(1948)

6.2
74Minutes

Joe Palooka goes blind during a fight. An operation restores his vision, but he's told not to fight for a year. His trainer Knobby has picked up another fighter, but gangsters are pressing him to fix fights. Joe decides to risk his eyesight to save Knobby's honor.

Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Movie

Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight(2013)

6.7
tomato38%
NR
97Minutes

Muhammad Ali, an African-American boxer and heavyweight champion, fights a legal battle against the US government on grounds of being a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. The film portrays the challenges and the arguments presented in court, shedding light on the social and political climate of the time. Through his fight both inside and outside the ring, Ali's story becomes a symbol of the struggle for justice and equality.

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Champ for a Day
Movie

Champ for a Day(1953)

5.7
90Minutes

An up-and-coming heavyweight fighter, George Wilson, arrives in Vulcan City, a small mid-western town over-run by racketeers, to fight a heavily-favored Frankie Sebastian. George arrives but his manager Dolan is nowhere to be found. But Ma and Pa Karlsen, owners of Karlsen's Kozy Kottages motel and restaurant take him under their wing. He meets Miss Gormley who is also there to meet the no-show manager who is blackmailing her brother. Dolan still hasn't arrived by the date of the fight but, to the surprise of sports-promoters Tom Healy and Dominic Guido, George shows up and wins the fight. This wins him the friendship of trainer Al Muntz and the enmity of Willie Foltis, a punchy ex-fighter and a Healy henchman. This leads George to a fight with "Soldier" Freeman, whose manager Scotty Cameron has made arrangements for the favored-Freeman to take a dive, so he and Healy and Guido can clean up betting on the underdog. But Honest George has other plans.

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Movie

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson(2004)

8.3
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214Minutes

Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson is a documentary film that tells the story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight boxing champion. The film explores his rise to fame, his battles in and out of the ring, and the racism he faced during his career. It provides an in-depth look at the life and legacy of this legendary sportsman.

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heavyweight champion

Explore a collection of movies and TV shows that revolve around the exhilarating world of heavyweight champions. From riveting documentaries to thrilling sports dramas, these titles offer a ringside view of the triumphs and challenges faced by these legendary fighters. Get ready to be inspired by tales of raw determination, incredible athleticism, and the pursuit of glories within the legendary sport of boxing. Catch a knockout performance as you dive into this selection of heavyweight champion-themed entertainment.

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