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- DirectorLeon GastStarsMuhammad AliGeorge ForemanDon KingBoxing documentary on the 1974 world heavyweight championship bout between defending champion, George Foreman, and the underdog challenger, Muhammad Ali.
- DirectorLiam McGrathStarsFrancis BarrettChick GillenTom HumphriesFollows the life of Olympic hopeful Francis Barrett as he overcomes social and cultural barriers to realise his dream of fighting for the Irish Olympic team.
- DirectorJohn LittleBruce LeeStarsBruce LeeKareem Abdul-JabbarPeter ArcherA documentary showing the life of Bruce Lee up-close.
- DirectorJohn HyamsStarsMark KerrMark ColemanDawn StaplesThis is a documentary that follows M.M.A. great Mark Kerr, and his string of amazing victories in the ring.
- DirectorGraham RichStarsCarlos HernándezVeronica HernándezRobert MittlemanThe documentary/love story of Salvadorian/American boxer Carlos "Famoso" Hernandez as he fights for his American dream, two world titles and the spirit of an entire country.
- DirectorRon BergerDan KloresStarsDon DunphyBenny ParetEmile GriffithA story of violence, love, sex, politics and media centered around the life of Griffith, a six-time world welterweight champion.
- DirectorKief DavidsonStarsYann GaelKassim OumaThis is the story of World Champion Boxer, Kassim "The Dream" Ouma - born in Uganda, kidnapped by the rebel army and trained to be a child soldier at the age of 6. When the rebels took over the government, Kassim became an army soldier who was forced to commit many horrific atrocities, making him both a victim and perpetrator. He soon discovered the army's boxing team and realized the sport was his ticket to freedom. After 12 years of warfare, Kassim defected from Africa and arrived in the United States. Homeless and culture shocked, he quickly rose through the boxing ranks and became Junior Middleweight Champion of the World. Kassim, now age 27, seems to have obtained the American Dream with his jovial nature, fame and hip hop lifestyle. As Kassim trains for his next world title fight against Jermain Taylor in Little Rock Arkansas, keeping his demons out of the ring becomes increasingly difficult. His desires to reunite with family in Uganda intensify when Kassim's only hope for a safe return is a military pardon from the president and government responsible for his abduction.
- DirectorJohn DowerStarsJoe FrazierMarvis FrazierThomas HauserA detailed examination of the intense rivalry between the two heavyweight boxing champions, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.
- DirectorJames TobackStarsMike TysonMills LaneTrevor BerbickA mixture of original interviews, archival footage, and photographs sheds light on the life experiences of Mike Tyson.
- DirectorPete McCormackStarsGeorge ChuvaloHenry CooperGeorge ForemanTen of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
- DirectorPatrick NormanMike NormanStarsAlbert AndradeBill BargerBrian BrakemanLance is a 3-time Ohio state wrestling champion who wrestles 600-lb. bears for practice. Matt comes from a broken home and starves himself out of determination to become his school's first champion in 50 years. Pinned is the wild, true story of what these wrestlers will endure to become champions.
- DirectorReggie Rock BythewoodStarsEric AdamsMaya AngelouChris ConnellyOn the evening of Sept. 7, 1996, Mike Tyson, the WBC heavyweight champion, attempted to take Bruce Seldon's WBA title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. At this point in his career, Tyson's fights had become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon, where the ever present hype of the professional boxing scene would come face to face with the worlds of big business, Hollywood, and hip hop. Sitting ringside was controversial rapper Tupac Shakur. Shakur and Tyson were friends, a feeling of kinship linked them as each rose to stardom from poverty only to be thrown in prison. Following Tyson's victory, Shakur and "Iron Mike" were to celebrate at an after party, but the rap star never arrived. Shakur was brutally gunned down later that night, and the scene in Las Vegas quickly turned from would-be celebratory revelry to ill fated and inopportune tragedy. Director Reggie Bythewood, with the full cooperation of Mike Tyson, will tell not only the story of that infamous night but of the remarkable friendship between Tyson and Tupac. .
- DirectorMike ToddStarsGeorge BentonAngelo DundeeGeorge ForemanThey say that Philadelphia is the capital of boxing and Joe Frazier's Gym is the White House. This is the story of a father, a son and a forgotten legacy. Joe Frazier has been lost in someone else's legend. His epic rivalry with Muhammad Ali is the most famous of any sport but Joe has remained in the shadows. This tale of redemption shows Joe Frazier as a human being for the first time: an athlete who battled prejudice and struggled for everything he achieved; a father whose own experiences inspired him to reach out to help others. Joe Frazier's gym has been a Philadelphia sanctuary for forty years. Now it is threatened with closure.
- DirectorSebastian DehnhardtStarsLamon BrewsterChris ByrdBernd BönteA documentary encompassing the lives of world heavyweight boxing champions, Vitali & Wladimir Klitschko. The first time in history two brothers have shared all the heavyweight world titles, this film explores their humble beginnings in the Ukraine to their rise to stardom and domination of heavyweight prize fighting.
- DirectorIan PalmerStarsJames Quinn McDonaghPaddy Quinn McDonaghMichael Quinn McDonaghAn epic 12-year journey into the brutal and secretive world of Irish Traveler bare-knuckle fighting. This film follows a history of violent feuding between rival clans.
- DirectorPablo CroceStarsAnderson SilvaJosé AldoPenny BuffingtonFilmmakers follow the physical and emotional journey of Brazil's Anderson Silva, UFC's longest reigning champion, as he prepares to defend his title to Seattle's Chael Sonnen.
- DirectorJeff FeuerzeigStarsChuck WepnerSylvester StalloneJerry IzenbergThe story of Chuck Wepner, an underdog boxer who went the distance against Muhammad Ali and inspired the creation of Rocky.
- DirectorJesse James MillerStarsRay 'Boom Boom' ManciniMickey RourkeEd O'NeillThe outcome of the 1982 WBC Lightweight title bout between Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini and Duk Koo Kim is examined.
- DirectorAnton CavkaStarsRobert McInnesMasayasu SugiharaEddie EminJudd Reid's journey to the 100 man fight. An inspirational story of courage and commitment.
- DirectorMat HodgsonStarsEduardo EnríkezRicky HattonDogged by scandal, alcohol issues, rehab & suicidal thoughts Ricky Hatton, one day decides enough is enough. Its time to step back into the ring. This is about personal redemption. The film follows Ricky Hatton in the weeks running up to his final fight against Senchenko, including fight night itself ,where ringside cameras capture every moment prior to, during and after the fight, including inside the locker rooms and corridors.
- DirectorEddie AlcazarStarsJohnny TapiaTAPIA takes us inside the tortured soul of Johnny Tapia, the 5-time world champion boxer whose unprecedented success was overshadowed by a volatile drug addiction brought on by the brutal rape and murder of his mother at the tender age of 8 years old. Director Eddie Alcazar candidly reveals Tapia's public struggles through intimate interviews, archival footage, and photos that showcase his vivacious personality and child-like gusto. With the love and support of his wife by his side, the film follows Johnny Tapia's rise to one of the most legendary fighters of our time, in and out of the ring.
- DirectorBraden BartyStarsBruce BaumgartnerWayne BoydRandy CoutureWrestling has been dubbed man's oldest sport and yet it was about to be erased from the Olympic games. This film looks into the culture, ethics, and history of what is probably the best documentary ever told regarding the sport. This movie has become an entertaining expose regarding hard work, team work, dedication and the building blocks for living an effective life through wrestling....presented by one of the most eccentric but passionate people regarding the sport, the Wayne Eric Boyd and narrated by Emmy nominated actor Billy Baldwin.
- DirectorBert MarcusStarsEvander HolyfieldBernard HopkinsMike TysonA documentary on boxing greats Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins examines their lives in and out of the ring.
- DirectorClare LewinsStarsMuhammad AliGene KilroyRahman AliUnprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.
- DirectorLeon GastRyan MooreStarsJimmy KimmelSardo MejiaLiam NeesonWorld Champion. Congressman. Father. Manny Pacquiao fights any obstacle that comes his way. As his home country of 100 million people watches his every move, the question now is: what bridge is too far for Manny?
- DirectorJuan Pablo CadaveiraStarsCarlos AguilarRaoul Roger AndersonBob ArumMaravilla" can drop the world's best boxers with his lightning strikes and floor the most beautiful women with his devastating looks. But speaking truth to power has left him a virtual pariah in the unjust world of professional boxing.
- DirectorSteven CantorStarsSeth AbrahamSteve AlbertTeddy AtlasExplores the years that Evander Holyfield spent trying to arrange his first fight with Mike Tyson.
- DirectorVaughan SivellStarsJoe CalzagheEnzo CalzagheJames Dean BradfieldThe story of the rise to glory of boxer Joe Calzaghe.
- DirectorMauri ChiffletMartin SandinStarsReza MadadiWho deserves a Second chance? UFC-fighter "Reza "Mad Dog" Madadi came from nothing and built himself a successful life. One crucial event took it all away. This is the story of a Self-Made man who had to convince the world he deserved a second chance. In the summer of 2013 Madadi was arrested for involvement in an acclaimed smash-and-grab coup. The district court sentenced him to imprisonment for one year and nine months. The UFC, which he had a contract with, cut him loose, friends abandoned him and he was verbally bashed in the media and on internet forums. But perhaps worst of all, he had to spend his sons first year in prison. The documentary 'MAD DOG - from Chaos to Comeback' tells the story about his fascinating way back. The film talks about, prejudices, racism, shame, struggle and pride.
- DirectorJon GreenhalghStarsJohn du PontDave SchultzMike GostigianDocumentary filmmaker Jon Greenhalgh examines the life of Dave Schultz, a professional wrestler who was part of 'Team Foxcatcher', funded by multi-millionaire John du Pont.
- DirectorTim MacKenzie-SmithStarsNoel ClarkeAnthony JoshuaFollows the IBF World Heavyweight champion over the course of two years as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career, how he rose to the pinnacle of his sport and how he relaxes away from the ring.
- DirectorGavin FitzgeraldStarsJosé AldoAudie AttarMatt BoudFeaturing unprecedented access, never before seen moments and explosive fight footage, this is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at a sporting icon and his spectacular rise.
- DirectorChris PerkelStarsGeorge Foreman Jr.Ralph CooperGeorge ForemanA retrospective look at the boxing career of George Foreman.
- DirectorGentry KirbyErin LeydenStarsBob ArumMichael BenttAl BernsteinThe unlikely rise and sudden fall of boxer Tommy Morrison.
- DirectorBen HouserJeremy SchaapStarsTrevor BerbickAl BernsteinDanny DeVitoThis documentary chronicles one of the greatest sporting upsets in history, when James "Buster" Douglas handed Mike Tyson his first-ever defeat. Tyson was the 42-to-1 favorite, with most fans and pundits absolutely sure that he was invincible. But Douglas, motivated by personal tragedy, fought the fight of his life.
- DirectorGreg HardesJacob ProudStarsEddie HearnLee SelbySteve WoodBehind-the-scenes boxing documentary on Josh Warrington, the hometown hero of Leeds, England.
- DirectorMat HodgsonStarsOscar De La HoyaRobert De NiroRobin DuranA one man wrecking-ball who took on the world, transcended his sport and helped inspire a nation to rise up against its CIA funded dictator to achieve independence.
- DirectorAntoine FuquaStarsBill CosbyJim BrownKareem Abdul-JabbarOne of the most iconic figures in athletic history, Muhammad Ali's incredible story from world champion boxer to inspiring social activist is explored through his own voice and never-before-seen archival material.
- DirectorRodrigo LeonStarsBob ArumJuan Manuel MarquezManny PacquiaoA behind-the-scenes look at Mexican superstar Juan Manuel Marquez as he prepares for his third fight against the Filipino phenom Manny Pacquiao.