Movies like Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua (2025)
The best movies like Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua (2025) are Jawbone (2017), Fighting (2009) and Beast (2026). If Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua hooked you with its action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedBeast (2026)7.5/10 from 227 votes
- NewestBeast (2026)Released 2026
Jawbone (2017)
A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFighting (2009)
Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBeast (2026)
MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in one championship against the brutal champion Xavier Grau.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBorn a Champion (2021)
After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNever Back Down: No Surrender (2016)
Picking up after the events of Never Back Down 2, former MMA champion Case Walker is on the comeback trail to become champion once again.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNever Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011)
Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEmbattled (2020)
The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNever Back Down: Revolt (2021)
An amateur fighter is lured by a trafficking syndicate specializing in elite underground fighting where her brutal captor forces her to fight or face certain death.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBruised (2021)
Jackie Justice is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luck and simmering with rage and regret years after the fight, she's coaxed into a brutal underground fight by her manager and boyfriend Desi and grabs the attention of a fight league promoter who promises Jackie a life back in the Octagon. But the road to redemption becomes unexpectedly personal when Manny - the son she gave up as an infant - shows up at her doorstep. A triumphant story of a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNo Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers (1990)
Two feuding brothers of differing political views, one a policeman, the other a martial artist, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent who was brutally murdered by the mafia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJudgment Night (1993)
Four young friends, while taking a shortcut en route to a local boxing match, witness a brutal murder which leaves them running for their lives.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHunting Grounds (2025)
Desperate to find refuge for her children, Chloe Marvino runs away from her Mafia tied husband, and finds shelter in a cabin with a recluse drifter named Jake. But as her husband's henchmen draw closer to her, it turns out that Jake is the biggest enemy of them all.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShadow Master (2022)
After being slain by a group of criminals, a man is reborn with animal-like superpowers and makes it his mission to right the wrongs of his city.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOff the Grid (2025)
After a morally-bankrupt company tries to weaponize a brilliant scientist's revolutionary technology, he goes off the grid to safeguard humanity. When the company sends a strike force to find him, they make their biggest mistake of all – they weaponize the man they are trying to catch.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIn the Blood (2014)
When her husband goes missing during their Caribbean vacation, a woman sets off on her own to take down the men she thinks are responsible.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
SnoozefestMovies like thisHard Target 2 (2016)
Forced into a deadly cat-and-mouse game, a disgraced mixed martial arts fighter is hunted through the jungles of Southeast Asia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFemale Fight Squad (2017)
A former fighter reluctantly returns to the life she abandoned in order to help her sister survive the sadistic world of illegal fighting and the maniac who runs it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Marine 5: Battleground (2017)
While working as an EMT back stateside Jake Carter after responding to a distress call, finds himself caught up protecting a person of interest from a biker gang ruthlessly hunting them down.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match (2023)
In 1980s Hollywood, action star Johnny Cage is looking to become an A-list actor. But when his costar, Jennifer, goes missing from set, Johnny finds himself thrust into a world filled with shadows, danger, and deceit. As he embarks on a bloody journey, Johnny quickly discovers the City of Angels has more than a few devils in its midst. He faces off against a sinister secret society plotting a nefarious scheme, but the brutal fight against the bloodthirsty warriors of the Netherrealm is just beginning.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Survivor (2022)
Harry Haft is a boxer who fought fellow prisoners in the concentration camps to survive. Haunted by the memories and his guilt, he attempts to use high-profile fights against boxing legends like Rocky Marciano as a way to find his first love again.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisZach Parker vs. John Ryder (2022)
The WBO Interim super middleweight world championship will be on the line when Zach Parker takes on John Ryder at The 02 on Saturday November 26 in what should be a thrilling domestic collision, live on BT Sport.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Artur Beterbiev vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk (2019)
WBC light heavyweight world champion Oleksandr “The Nail” Gvozdyk and IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev will fight in a highly anticipated title unification bout at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Yolo (2024)
After an argument with her younger sister, Le Ying moves out on her own. She meets a boxing trainer and starts boxing.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKSI vs. Dillon Danis (TBA)
KSI and Dillon Danis reignite the rivalry in Manchester.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
David Morrell Jr. vs. Aidos Yerbossynuly (2022)
Unbeaten Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. takes on undefeated challenger Aidos Yerbossynuly in the main event from The Armory in Minneapolis. Morrell has thrilled the crowd at this historic venue in his adopted hometown with vicious KOs in each of his last three fights. Yerbossynuly earned a shot at Morrell after delivering a statement KO of Lennox Allen. Plus, Brian Mendoza vs. Jeison Rosario and Fiodor Czerkaszyn vs. Nathaniel Gallimore. Live on SHOWTIME.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Tyson Fury vs. Derek Chisora III (2022)
Tyson Fury will defend his WBC heavyweight title against British rival Derek Chisora at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 3 December.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Hiroto Kyoguchi (2022)
WBC champion Kenshiro Teraji attempts to unify titles against WBA king Hiroto Kyoguchi.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Floyd Schofield vs. Daniel Rosas (2022)
Floyd Schofield and Daniel Rosas are set to face off in the ring on Thursday, October 20 in a lightweight bout.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Subriel Matias vs. Gabriel Valenzuela (2025)
Salita Promotions presents a huge contest at super lightweight, as former champion Subriel Matias (21-2) meets Gabriel Valenzuela (30-3-1). With the bout serving as an eliminator for the IBF title, can Matias edge closer to reclaiming the throne?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Constantin Ursu vs. Eithan James (2025)
Top Tier Boxing returns to London's York Hall for an all-British welterweight showdown, as the undefeated Constantin Ursu (12-0) faces Eithan James (13-1) for the Commonwealth title.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua?
The closest matches to Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua are Jawbone (2017), Fighting (2009) and Beast (2026). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua?
Start with Jawbone (2017), the closest match to Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua.
What is the highest-rated movie like Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua?
Beast (2026), rated 7.5/10 by 227 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua?
Beast (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua?
Yes: Jawbone (2017), Fighting (2009) and Beast (2026).
How are movies similar to Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.