Larry Merchant

I Am Durán (2019)

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 shinin ...

Furia, las peleas de Carlos Monzón (2019)

Rise and fall of Carlos Monzón. The stormy life of one of the greatest idols in Argentine sports. ...

Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018)

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. ...

Foreman (2017)

Cast as America's Villain in the famed Rumble in the Jungle against Muhammad Ali, George Foreman lost one of the greatest fights in sports history. Immediately after the defeat, "Big George" fell into a spiral that made him abandon boxing and spend 10 year ...

Back in the Day (2016)

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. ...

The Best of It (2016)

THE BEST OF IT takes an unflinching look at the life of a professional gambler. The character driven documentary focuses on the lives of Boston, The Shrink, Dink, and Banker who all chose to make a living betting sports. A gambler selects this profession d ...

Grudge Match (2013)

A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout -- 30 years after their last match. ...

Legendary Nights: The Tale of Gatti-Ward (2013)

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

Klitschko (2011)

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 ...

The Fighter (2010)

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. ...

Rocky Balboa (2006)

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 ...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir (2006)

Out From Ali's Shadow: The Larry Holmes Story (2006)

Larry Holmes is undeniably one of the greatest boxers in heavyweight history, but, despite his accomplishments, he never managed to escape the presence of the beloved Muhammad Ali. This documentary sheds light upon Holmes, bringing his legacy "Out From Ali ...

Diego Corrales vs. José Luis Castillo II (2005)

Corrales never won another boxing match. A rematch between him and Castillo occurred on October 8, 2005. On the day before the fight, Castillo weighed-in 1½ lb over the 135 lb (61 kg) lightweight limit. Since Castillo did not make the weight, the fight be ...

Arturo Gatti vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (2005)

Arturo "Thunder" Gatti (39-6, 30 KO's) put his WBC Super Lightweight Championship on the line against the undefeated, number two rated pound for pound fighter in the world, "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather, Jr (33-0, 22 KOs). The bout took place at the Boardw ...

Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward III (2004)

The third and final fight between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward was one of the best boxing fights of 2003 (fight of the year for Ring Magazine). Gatti had lost the first fight versus Ward, but then he won the second, two of the most spectacular fights of 200 ...

Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward II (2003)

After the first fight between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward, it was immediately organized a second fight between the "Irish" and the "Thunder", both to give the opportunity for revenge to Gatti and why anyone would want to see again a spectacular fight as th ...

More Than Famous (2003)

The award-winning documentary/love-story of Salvadorian-American boxing champion Carlos "Famoso" Hernandez as he fights for his American Dream,two world titles and the spirit of an entire country...with a little help from the love of his life, his wife Ver ...

Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward I (2002)

Arturo Gatti vs Micky Ward 1, has been the Ring Magazine fight of the year of 2002, a real boxing war between two very different fighters. Gatti, that was younger than 7 years, was one of the most beautiful boxers to see for his technique, while Micky Ward ...

I Spy (2002)

When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action. What he doesn't expect is to get teamed up with a cocky civilian, ...

Ocean's Eleven (2001)

Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. But to score the cash, ...

The Mike Tyson Story (1998)

From his humble, troubled beginnings at age 10 in New York, to his discovery by Cus D'Amato, his rise to Champ, his marriage, divorce, rape conviction, prison term and release, Tyson's life is profiled. ...

Riddick Bowe vs. Pierre Coetzer (1992)

WBA #1 ranked contender Pierre Coetzer (39-2) challenged undefeated WBA #2 ranked contender Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe (30-0) in a WBA heavyweight title eliminator. ...

Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick (1986)

TYSON WINS W.B.C. CHAMPIONSHIP LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 22— Mike Tyson made history tonight. The 20-year-old slugger from Catskill, N.Y., became the youngest heavyweight champion ever when he stopped Trevor Berbick at 2:35 of the second round of a schedul ...

Larry Holmes vs. David Bey (1985)

In March 1985, Larry Holmes defended his IBF Heavyweight title against rising contender David Bey in Las Vegas. ...

Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney (1982)

Larry Holmes defends his WBC heavyweight crown for the 12th time from challenger Gerry Cooney on June 11th, 1982 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Larry's record at the time of the fight was 39 wins to 0 losses. ...