Movies and TvShows featuring "heavyweight-champion" theme.

Adonis Creed, the newly crowned heavyweight champion, is challenged by Viktor Drago, the son of the man who killed his father in the ring. With the help of Rocky Balboa, Adonis trains to face his fears and protect his legacy.

Adonis Creed has been thriving in his career and family life. However, when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, Adonis is forced to confront his past and face off in a boxing match. The fight becomes more than just a physical battle as Adonis must confront his guilt, shame, and the truth about his friend's motivations.

The wild, tragic, and controversial life and career behind one of the most polarizing figures in sports culture, heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

George Foreman, fueled by his impoverished childhood, overcomes his anger and becomes an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion. After a near-death experience, he transitions from boxing to becoming a preacher. However, when financial hardship strikes, he returns to the ring and, at age 45, becomes the oldest heavyweight champion in history.

When a champion boxer gets framed for murder, he must fight his way through prison to prove his innocence and regain his freedom.

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.

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.

Tyson is a biographical film about the life and career of former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson. It explores his journey from a troubled childhood in New York City to becoming the world champion and his subsequent downfall due to personal and professional struggles.

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.

When a boxer gets entangled in a love triangle and a web of corruption, he must navigate his way to the top while protecting his loved ones.

Klitschko is a documentary film that explores the lives and careers of the Klitschko brothers, Vitali and Wladimir. The film provides insight into their upbringing, their rise to boxing stardom, and the challenges they faced both inside and outside the ring. It showcases their incredible strength, determination, and the unbreakable bond between two brothers.

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.

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.

Phantom Punch is a biographical drama about the life of Sonny Liston, a legendary boxer who became the heavyweight champion in the 1960s and 1970s. The movie explores Liston's rise to fame, his struggles with racism, infidelity, and his ultimate downfall.

Bunny Hugged is a classic animated comedy film from 1951. It tells the story of Bugs Bunny as he goes up against a formidable masked wrestler in a wrestling match. The film is filled with hilarious antics and clever gags as the rabbit uses his wit and tricks to outsmart his opponent. With its colorful animation and delightful humor, Bunny Hugged is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

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.

King of the Ring (2002) was the tenth annual King of the Ring PPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on June 23, 2002 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. It was the final King of the Ring pay-per-view event. The main match from SmackDown was a singles match for the WWE Undisputed Championship whichThe Undertaker defended from Triple H. The main match from Raw was a singles match which Brock Lesnar competed aganst Rob Van Dam in the finals of the King of the Ring tournament. The predominant match on the undercard was Kurt Angle versus Hollywood Hulk Hogan, and the other matches on the undercard were Ric Flair versus Eddie Guerrero, a WWE Women's Championship match between champion Trish Stratus and challenger Molly Holly and a WWE Cruiserweight Championship match between champion The Hurricane and challenger Jamie Noble.

A biographical TV limited series about the legendary boxer Mike Tyson

Soul Power is a documentary film that takes place in the 1970s and focuses on the preparations and performances of various musicians and artists leading up to the Rumble in the Jungle boxing match. The film showcases the vibrant soul music and African culture of the time, as well as the comeback of a heavyweight champion.

UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 27, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A UFC Heavyweight Championship rematch bout between current two-time champion Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou headlined this event. The pairing met previously at UFC 220 on January 20, 2018, where Miocic won via unanimous decision and broke the record for most consecutive title defenses for the division with his third.