Fighters

Lionel

July 2008 •English

Lionel Rose, Australia's first Aboriginal world champion boxing hero - the man behind the myth

Niva rieky Latorice

January 2009 •Slovak

Facing Ali

May 2009 •English

Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

July 2008 •English

Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.

Champs

March 2015 •English

A documentary about the sport of boxing, as seen through the eyes of champions Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins.

The Boxing Prince

January 2002 •German

The documentary tells the life story of the boxer Norbert Grupe, who was known by his fighting name Prince of Homburg.

Maria and Her Shadow

September 2013 •Swedish

After suffering a cerebral hemorrhage during a match, a boxer fights against all odds to make her return to the ring.

The People's Champion

January 2004 •English

If the first one stunned you, The People's Champion will floor you. This jawbusting follow-up contains the best of Manny Pacquiao's world title defense fights flashing that on-ring bravura that has made him one of the world boxing's crème de la crème. If you've been keeping count of fighters felled by the man with fists of gold, this one could blow your score sheet. Pound for pound, it's world-class sports entertainment at its finest.

Killer Instinct - The Rise and Fall of Mike Tyson

January 2001 •English

We see the man in action, in the ring as the intense fighting machine with killer instincts, and out of the ring as the quietly spoken young man.

British Paramount News No. 588

October 1936 •English

Defiance is in the air in this evocative newsreel footage of anti-fascist solidarity rallies, after the Battle of Cable Street.

Mr. Bernhard Baron

November 1928 •English

In the East End of London, crowds gather to watch Jewish millionaire Bernhard Baron unveil an important new building.

Born and Bred

August 2011 •English

Born and Bred is a feature-length documentary film chronicling the lives of a new generation of young boxers fighting for their place in the American boxing capital of Los Angeles.

No Fear: The Manny Pacquiao Story

January 2004 •English

Thanks to his fierce reputation as an aggressive left-handed slugger and his status as a two-time world champion, diminutive Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is recognized as one of the hardest punchers in any weight class and a bona fide national hero. Incorporating footage from his most memorable fights, this inspiring documentary chronicles his rise from humble beginnings to unprecedented fame beyond his wildest dreams.

Day of the Fight

April 1951 •English

'Day of the Fight' shows Irish-American middleweight boxer Walter Cartier during the height of his career, on the day of a fight with black middleweight Bobby James, which took place on April 17, 1950.

Night of the Fight: Hatton's Last Stand

October 2013 •English

Dogged 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.

Thrilla in Manila

November 2008 •English

On October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch rival Joe Frazier for the third time. This fight in the Philippines, which has been nicknamed "Thrilla in Manila," is considered one of the most dramatic boxing matches in history - in the words of the voice-over, "They hated each other." With the help of archive material and eyewitness accounts (including Imelda Marcos), this documentary not only reconstructs the match, but shows us what was happening behind the scenes as well.

Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection

June 1999 •English

Ali's greatest fights in full length with original microphone 1. I Shook Up the World: Clay vs. Liston (1964) 2. Rumble in the Jungle: Ali vs. Foreman (1974) 3. Thrilla in Manila: Ali vs. Frazier III (1975)

Muhammad Ali The Whole Story

September 1996 •English

Muhammad Ali. He is known as the most thrilling athlete of all time... he is known as The Greatest. The remarkable story of how he became one of the most loved, hated, intriguing, and controversial figures in American history is brought to life in the 6-hour series, Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story. Episode 1: Olympic Gold. Episode 2: The Youngest Heavyweight Champion. Episode. 3: Exile. Episode 4: The Road Back. Episode 5: The Rumble In The Jungle Episode. 6: The Thrilla In Manila.

Broken Noses

November 1987 •English

Photographer Bruce Weber profiles boxer Andy Minsker, including his pro career and family relations, and the boys' boxing club Minsker runs.

The Real Rocky

October 2011 •English

Chuck Wepner is a liquor salesman from Bayonne, N.J., who drives a Cadillac with “Champ” vanity plates. A former New Jersey State Heavyweight Boxing Champion, he took abuse from Sonny Liston, got his nose broken by Muhammad Ali, and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write “Rocky” which won three Academy Awards. Wepner was left out of the “Rocky” glory, and his career took turn after strange turn as he worked to stay in the spotlight: he went on to fight Andre the Giant as “The Assassin” and boxed a 900 pound bear. Twice.