The story of four-time World Champion Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán. A 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. From his days shining shoes on the street, to packing out arenas across the world, this is the story of modern Panama and its most celebrated child.

Pariah: The Lives and Deaths of Sonny Liston

2019

English

7.3

♡ 8

88%

Simon George Director

D. David Morin as Ash Resnick

Sven Ruygrok as Eric Ducharme

Larry Merchant as Himself

Malcolm X as Himself

Overcoming the seemingly insurmountable odds that life threw his way, Liston became heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Floyd Patterson in 1962. Eight years later, he died but friends questioned the cause of his death.

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

2018

English

7.2

78%

Robert S. Bader Director

John Lennon as Self

Stevie Wonder as Self

Al Sharpton as Self - Radio and Television Host

Larry Merchant as Self - Sportswriter, Boxing Analyst

The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The film features new interviews with Dick Cavett, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Larry Merchant, as well as archival material from the Cavett Show.

Back in the Day

2016

English

4.0

♡ 1

29%

Paul Borghese Director

Jimmy Palumbo as Carmine Tacona

Alec Baldwin as Gino Fratelli

Annabella Sciorra as Mary

Larry Merchant as Self

A young boxer is taken under the wing of a mob boss after his mother dies and his father is run out of town for being an abusive alcoholic.

Legendary Nights The Tale of Gatti-Ward

2013

English

8.6

♡ 1

Bentley Weiner Director

Mark Wahlberg as Narrator

Floyd Mayweather Jr. as Self

Larry Merchant as Self

Michael Buffer as Self

The brutal trilogy of light-welterweight fights between Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti and 'Irish' Mickey Ward is the focus of this documentary.

El Boxeo

2013

English

6.4

♡ 1

Documentary

Sport

Alan Swyer Director

Larry Merchant as Self

Sugar Ray Leonard as Self

Fernando Vargas as Self

Jimmy Lennon Jr. as Self

A look at the emergence and dominance of Latinos in what was once considered all-white sport, boxing, and the evolution of the sport as Latino fighters exploded onto the scene.

Klitschko

2011

German

7.6

♡ 1

83%

Sebastian Dehnhardt Director

Wladimir Klitschko as Self

Larry Merchant as Self

Hayden Panettiere as Self

Dan Rafael as Self

Klitschko tells the captivating story of the boxing worlds most famous brothers: Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko. From the socialist drill of their childhood in the Ukraine, and their first successes as amateurs, to their move to Germany and subsequent rise as international stars on the verge of holding the championship titles of all five boxing federations (Wladimir secured this with his unanimous World Boxing Association win against David Haye on July 2nd, 2011). Along the way they experience defeats and setbacks, low points and triumphant comebacks as well as conflicts with each other. Exciting conversations with companions and opponents, including the very first with the Klitschkos parents, give insight into their personal lives, plus never-before-seen footage of the draining preparations for a fight, and the spectacular boxing matches. Director Sebastian Dehnhardt composes an intimate and fascinating portrait of two exceptional athletes who are, before all else, brothers.

Tyson

1995

English

6.2

♡ 11

33%

based on novel or book

Uli Edel Director

Tico Wells as Charles Neal

Michael Jai White as Mike Tyson

Larry Merchant as Self

Holt McCallany as Teddy Atlas

The story of Mike Tyson. From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of "Heavyweight Champion of the World", and ultimately to his conviction for rape. The story of his turbulent life moves quickly, never focusing for long on anything in particular.

Tyson

2008

English

7.4

♡ 22

85%

James Toback Director

Robin Givens as Herself

Larry Merchant as Himself

Tom Brokaw as Himself

Evander Holyfield as Himself

Director James Toback takes an unflinching, uncompromising look at the life of Mike Tyson--almost solely from the perspective of the man himself. TYSON alternates between the controversial boxer addressing the camera and shots of the champion's fights to create an arresting picture of the man.

Rocky Balboa

2006

English

7.1

♡ 111

78%

philadelphia, pennsylvania

Sylvester Stallone Director

Dolph Lundgren as Captain Ivan Drago

Larry Merchant as HBO Commentator

Henry G. Sanders as Martin

Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa

When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history!

The Fighter

2010

English

7.8

♡ 150

91%

David O. Russell Director

Amy Adams as Charlene Fleming

Christian Bale as Dicky Eklund

Larry Merchant as Fight Announcer

Mark Wahlberg as Micky Ward

Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.

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El Boxeo

Klitschko

Tyson

Tyson

Rocky Balboa

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