Hollywood has always been in love with boxing stories. Before Rocky, Raging Bull, Million Dollar Baby, The Fighter, and Creed, there were a slew of other movies about prizefighters on their way up or on their way out.

For me, there’s something about rooting for an underdog that keeps me coming back round after round. It’s more than just stories about boxers in the ring. These movies are about overcoming life’s obstacles, whether it be economic strife, social inequality, and doubt, both external and internal. These stories pack an emotional punch and can either lift our spirits or break our hearts. But they always inspire me to fight for my dreams and to get back up when life knocks me down.