Movies and TvShows featuring "throwing-in-the-towel" theme.

The Harder They Fall is a 1956 movie about a former sports writer who gets involved in the corrupt world of boxing. He becomes the publicist for an Argentine heavyweight who is being manipulated by a fight fixer. As he becomes more entangled in the boxing world, he must navigate through bribery, job offers, and threats to protect his fighter and his own integrity.

After being released from prison, a former boxer gets involved in a high-stakes boxing match to earn money and seek revenge. He recruits an unlikely contender and trains him to become a skilled fighter. Along the way, they face challenges, confront their pasts, and form a strong bond.

Survivor Series took place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 23, 1994 at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. It was also the last Survivor Series to take place on the traditional Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving Eve date the show had always occupied since its inception. Two main event matches were held; in the first, Bob Backlund faced Bret Hart for the WWF Championship in a submission match. In the other main event, The Undertaker went up against Yokozuna in a casket match. The event also featured three elimination matches and two singles matches. Razor Ramon led The Bad Guys against Diesel's team of The Teamsters. Doink the Clown teamed with three midgets to form Clowns R' Us in a match against The Royal Family, composed of Jerry Lawler and three midgets. Lex Luger led Guts and Glory against the Million Dollar Corporation team, which was managed by Ted DiBiase.