Movies like Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev (2020)
The best movies like Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev (2020) are Jawbone (2017), Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993) and Female Fight Squad (2017). If Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev hooked you with its action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- 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 thisShootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993)
Nick and Ruben are hoodwinked into a "shootfighter" (no-holds-barred, to the death) martial arts match by the evil Mr. Lee, who has a grudge against world shootfighter champ(and teacher of Nick and Ruben) Shingo.
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 thisWWE WrestleMania 22 (2006)
WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania PPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on April 2, 2006 at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus Triple H for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio, and Randy Orton. Featured matches on the undercard included a No Holds Barred match between Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon, a Casket match between The Undertaker and Mark Henry, a WWE Women's Championship match between Mickie James and Trish Stratus and an interpromotional Money in the Bank ladder match featuring six participants. Tickets sold out in under two minutes, grossing US$2.5 million for the event, making it the highest grossing one-day event at the Allstate Arena. More than 17,155 people attended, with millions more watching in more than 90 countries.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE Crown Jewel 2021 (2021)
The 2021 Crown Jewel was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE. It was the third Crown Jewel and took place on October 21, 2021, at Mohammed Abdu Arena on The Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of Riyadh Season. The event aired via pay-per-view and livestreaming, marking the first Crown Jewel to air on Peacock in the United States.
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 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 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 thisWWE Wrestlemania XXVI (2010)
WrestleMania XXVI was the twenty-sixth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Slim Jim. It took place on March 28, 2010 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The first main event was a No DQ, no count-out match that featured The Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels. The second was a singles match for the WWE Championship that saw Batista defend the championship against John Cena. The third was a singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship featured the champion, Chris Jericho, defending against Edge for the title. Featured matches on the undercard included a 10-Diva tag team match, Bret Hart versus Vince McMahon in a No Holds Barred match, Rey Mysterio versus CM Punk, Triple H versus Sheamus, the sixth annual Money in the Bank ladder match, a Triple Threat match between Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, and Cody Rhodes, and a WWE Tag Team Championship match between Big Show and The Miz, against John Morrison and R-Truth.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 31 (2015)
WrestleMania 31 was the thirty-first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It took place on March 29, 2015, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Absolute CinemaMovies 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 thisThe System (2022)
When a young soldier, newly returned from war, gets caught up in a drug bust, he is recruited by the authorities to go undercover in a notoriously dangerous prison in order to figure out what is really going on.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XL Saturday (2024)
The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship will be on the line when Roman Reigns defends his title against the winner of the 2024 Royal Rumble, Cody Rhodes. The Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre will finally get his chance to win a world title in front of the masses as he faces World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins at The Showcase of the Immortals. Plus a big tag team match on night 1 where Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins will go head to head with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns in a match with huge WrestleMania implications. Bayley is hellbent on seizing the WWE Women's Champion when she goes to war against her former ally IYO SKY at WrestleMania. 'Mami' Rhea Ripley defends her Women's World Title against 'The Man' Becky Lynch in what should be a legendary championship fight and many more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XL Sunday (2024)
The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship will be on the line when Roman Reigns defends his title against the winner of the 2024 Royal Rumble, Cody Rhodes. The Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre will finally get his chance to win a world title in front of the masses as he faces World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins at The Showcase of the Immortals. Plus a big tag team match on night 1 where Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins will go head to head with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns in a match with huge WrestleMania implications. Bayley is hellbent on seizing the WWE Women's Champion when she goes to war against her former ally IYO SKY at WrestleMania. 'Mami' Rhea Ripley defends her Women's World Title against 'The Man' Becky Lynch in what should be a legendary championship fight and many more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania XXX (2014)
WrestleMania XXX was the 30th annual WrestleMania professional wrestling PPV event produced by WWE to be held, on April 6, 2014, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event was the first WrestleMania to be held in the state of Louisiana. This was also the first WWE pay-per-view to broadcast live on the WWE Network service.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 23 (2007)
WrestleMania 23 was the twenty-third annual WrestleMania PPV. It took place on April 1, 2007 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The event was a joint-brand pay-per-view, featuring performers from the Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW brands. The main match on the Raw brand was John Cena versus Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was Batista versus The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship. The primary match on the ECW brand was an Eight Man Tag Team match between The ECW Originals and The New Breed. The featured matches on the undercard included Bobby Lashley versus Umaga and an interpromotional Money in the Bank ladder match. It set an all-time Ford Field attendance record of 80,103. WrestleMania 23 grossed US$5.38 million in ticket sales, breaking the previous record of $3.9 million held at WrestleMania X8. With about 1.25 million buys, the event is the highest WWE pay-per-view buyrate in history.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Shipment (2021)
A former U.S. Navy Seal is forced to become the international criminal he once fought against when a powerful and violent drug cartel kidnaps his wife and daughter.
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 thisThe Paper Tigers (2020)
Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWWE WrestleMania 21 (2005)
WrestleMania 21 was the twenty-first annual WrestleManiaPPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on April 3, 2005 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The main match on the Raw brand was Triple H versus Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. The predominant match on the SmackDown brand was John "Bradshaw" Layfield versus John Cena for the WWE Championship. Another primary match was an interpromotional match between The Undertaker versus Randy Orton. The featured matches on the undercard were Kurt Angle versus Shawn Michaels and a Money in the Bank ladder match. The event also featured the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin who started his part-time appearances with WWE at this event. The event drew a Staples Center record attendance of 20,193 people and grossed more than $2.1 million in ticket sales.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action
Absolute CinemaMovies 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: Similar story and style · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNonito Donaire vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux (2013)
World Junior Featherweight Championship at Radio City Music Hall, NYC.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales (2024)
Ring, WBA and WBC junior flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji faces WBA mandatory challenger Carlos Canizales at the Edion Arena in Osaka, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron II (2025)
Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron renew hostilities in one of boxing’s most hotly anticipated rematches at the bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov (2025)
Tyson Fury is back. The former heavyweight champion returns to boxing for a Ring showdown with Arslanbek Makhmudov live from the United Kingdom.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
William Zepeda vs. Tevin Farmer II (2025)
William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer run it back in Cancun, Mexico for the WBC interim lightweight world championship.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Manuel Flores vs. Jorge Leyva (2025)
Coachella Valley's Manuel "Gucci Manny" Flores faces tricky southpaw, Jorge Leyva at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Naoya Inoue vs. Nonito Donaire (2019)
World Boxing Super Series Bantamweight Final
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Guido Vianello (2025)
Rising heavyweights Richard Torrez Jr. and Guido “The Gladiator” Vianello clash in a high-stakes 10-round main event at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Anauel Ngamissengue (2025)
WBO and IBF middleweight world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly looks to make history in his homeland as he becomes the first Kazakh unified champion to defend his titles on home soil. Alimkhanuly takes on unbeaten Congolese challenger Anauel Ngamissengue at the Barys Arena in Astana.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
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What are the best movies like Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev?
The closest matches to Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev are Jawbone (2017), Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993) and Female Fight Squad (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev?
Start with Jawbone (2017), the closest match to Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev.
What is the highest-rated movie like Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev?
Beast (2026), rated 7.5/10 by 227 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev?
Beast (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev?
Yes: Jawbone (2017), Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993) and Female Fight Squad (2017).
How are movies similar to Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev chosen?
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