These 7 series and films about boxing on Netflix are really worth it

Much ado about nothing. More was the spectacularly announced “fight of the century” between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTube star, actor and boxer Jake Paul –against Gen Z – not. TheHowever, it is much more than artificially supercharged marketing machines, millions in salaries and a lot of show.We have picked out 7 really good films and series about boxing for you that you can watch on Netflix, just like the fight between Tyson and Paul.Exciting stories, documentaries and professional sports.These boxing films and series are actually worth it.

The mother of Kim Gun-woo, a promising boxer, is deeply in debt to the unscrupulous loan shark Kim Myeong-gil. To pay off the debt, Gun-woo teams up with his friend Hong Woo-jin and former lender Choi Tae-ho. Together they take on the fight against Myeong-gil, who is taking advantage of his borrowers' desperation. The South Korean boxing series is action andin one. Although it is relatively unknown, the Netflix series is more than worth watching.

Bleed For This tells the true story of professional boxer Vinny Pazienza. Vinny is facing the end of his career after a heavy defeat against Roger Mayweather in 1988. Under the guidance of his new trainer Kevin Rooney, he moves up two weight classes and wins the WBA light middleweight world title. Shortly afterwards he has a serious car accident in which he breaks his neck. Thepredict he may never walk again and definitely won't be able to box again. Determined not to accept his fate, Vinny begins intensive training against all odds to return to the ring.

This pretty good boxing film was directed by Michael Mann. It sheds light on the crucial years in the life of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, played by– which even received an Oscar nomination for it. It's about Ali's rise to become world heavyweight champion after his victory over Sonny Liston. His conversion to Islam, the name change from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali and his friendship with Malcolm X are also discussed. Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War is also shown, which led to his suspension from boxing. After several years he returns and fights in the legendary Rumble in the Jungle fight against George Foreman.

In Thailand you don't get into the boxing ring, it's called Muay Thai and it's a national sport. The Thai Netflix miniseriesIt hurts like hellis about exactly this martial art. It combines documentary elements with fictional narratives and provides a deep insight into the world of Muay Thai, especially in relation to gambling and fight fixing - both of which are completely illegal in Thailand.

The classic boxing story: Jędrzej is a talented young boxer who flees communist Poland to England in the early 1980s to pursue his dream of becoming the best boxer in the world. However, when he arrives in England, he realizes that the path to success is paved with numerous challenges and setbacks. An exciting sports drama with actual historical references.

DieUntold-Row upis extremely popular because it retells well-known sports stories and also includes never-before-seen material.Untold: Jake Paul - The Problem Childis about the controversial career of Jake Paul. The documentary shows his journey from-Star to professional boxer, his provocations and the challenges he faces in the boxing world. More than currently, after his fight with Mike Tyson.

In the Netflix documentary series, martial arts enthusiast Frank Grillo explores various martial cultures around the world. In each episode he travels to a different country to understand local fighting techniques and their cultural significance. He meets legends of the respective sport and gains insights into the traditional training methods of boxing, Muay Thai, Lethwei, Senegalese wrestling and Krav Maga. Anyone interested in boxing and martial arts should watch this series for their basic knowledge.