In legendary boxing movies, characters embody the fighting spirit, transcending a mere physical game—it becomes a way of life for them. These films, celebrated for capturing the essence of the fighting spirit, encapsulate motivating stories unique to the boxing genre. The cinematic landscape has tried different methods to showcase the hidden corners of the sport in different styles.

From depicting real-life stories to fictional ones, the fans still dwell on which is a better storyline that depicts the true essence of the sweet science. Is it Rocky, Creed, The Fighter, Cinderella Man or Southpaw? Such a debate was sparked with a recent post by the WBC Boxing, as they shared a snapshot from the movie ‘Creed’.

WBC Boxing asks fans about their favorite boxing movies

‘Rocky’ stands as an immensely engaging film, not because of its storyline. A familiar tale of a club fighter from Philadelphia’s gritty streets given a shot at the world championship. While the plot may appear as a cliché from start to finish, the true essence of “Rocky” lies not in the narrative but in its portrayal of a hero. The next one is ‘Creed’, Ryan Coogler’s film offers unexpectedly rich emotional rewards.

Even for those unfamiliar with the extensive lore of Sylvester Stallone‘s iconic character, Rocky. Michael B. Jordan‘s movie introduces familiar elements – a humble boxer, a mentor, a supportive romantic interest, and a legendary opponent providing a chance of a lifetime. Antoine Fuqua’s “Southpaw” embraces the familiar rhythms of boxing, recognizing that the sport isn’t about reinventing punches but mastering techniques with precision.

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‘Cinderella Man’ emerges as a beacon of sincerity, offering a full-length portrait of a genuinely good man. In David O. Russell’s ‘The Fighter’, the character Micky (Mark Wahlberg) appears flat and withdrawn, mirroring the real-life struggles of the individual he’s based on, Micky Ward.

The WBC Boxing showcased a clip of the ‘Creed’ movie where the WBC belt has been shown on the camera. And in the caption, they asked the fans if they were watching any boxing movies this coming weekend. Among these films, the fans named their choices for their favorite boxing films.

Fan chooses Rocky over Creed

One of the fans gave the name of their favorite film and it involved Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg. They wrote, “Fighter with Whalberg and Bale.”

Another fan stated that they consider the Rocky series better than its sequel spinoff. They wrote, “Creed movies blow and money grabs. Rocky 1-4 are timeless pieces of art.”

One fan stated that they love multiple boxing movies and stated every one of their favorite film names. They wrote, “My favorites are Cinderella Man. Bleed For This. Southpaw. Rock 1,2,4,6.”

A fan stated that they want to rewatch the ‘Creed series after this post. They then added, “There aren’t too much boxing movies to watch.”

An Instagram user stated that they love a different movie than the five and took the name ‘Gladiator’. They wrote, “Gladiator 1992 with the main guy as tommy riley.”

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The fans had different opinions about their favorite movies and the WBC boxing definitely ignited the fans to debate about the best cinematic depiction of their favorite sport. What are your thoughts about this? Tell us in the comments section.

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