From old Hollywood classics to enduring franchises, here are the most revelatory fighters on film.
Below, EW has formed a knockout lineup of the 25 best boxing movies of all time.
Our list is ranked, so read on to see which films should be considered the ultimate heavyweight champs.
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Where to watchThe Champ: Amazon Prime Video
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Where to watchReal Steel: Netflix
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Where to watchThe Harder They Fall: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchRequiem for a Heavyweight: Amazon Prime Video
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Where to watchGolden Boy: YouTube
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Where to watchJungleland: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchChuck: Tubi
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Where to watchSomebody Up There Likes Me: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchAli: Starz
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Where to watchCinderella Man: Netflix
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Where to watchBody and Soul: Plex
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Where to watchFat City: Tubi
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Where to watchThe Boxer: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Boxing is more a backdrop for a story about one mans fight for redemption and justice.
Where to watchThe Hurricane: Freevee
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Where to watchThe Survivor: Max
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Where to watchTyson: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchMillion Dollar Baby: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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And just asRockymade Stallone into a star,Girlfight madeMichelle Rodrigeuzone of the hottest new actors in Hollywood.
Where to watchGirlfight: Not available to stream
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Where to watchThe Fighter: Netflix
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What the movie lacks in physical fights it makes up for in constant clashes between personalities and art styles.
Where to watchCutie and the Boxer: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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This leads to some verbal blows that are just as fierce as any meted out in the ring.
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Where to watchThe Set-Up: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
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Where to watchWhen We Were Kings: Max
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Where to watchCreed: YouTube (to rent)
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Where to watchRocky: Max
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Where to watchRaging Bull: Tubi
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