CollecTwins: Top 10 Friday... Boxing Movies

We have been reflecting this week on the greatest of all time, Muhammad Ali. As we think of his influence in sports, the civil rights movement and American history as a whole - we segue into boxing and it's influence on popular culture. Boxing has changed so much over the years, especially of late with the introduction of MMA, but there was a time when boxing was the thing. THE thing, all you watched, waited up for, talked about... boxing at one time fully ruled the sports world.

So in memory of Muhammad Ali, our Top 10 Friday today will be boxing movies, of which there are quite a few incredible entries. Before we get to our picks though, here are some awesome collectibles from the boxing world.

Rocky Balboa Statue by Schomberg Studios/Sideshow Collectibles (2014)

Rocky statue by Schomberg Studios/Sideshow Collectibles

This re-creation in resin of the famous Rocky statue stands 12" tall and is currently available at www.sideshowtoy.com for about $125

Mike Tyson 1/6 scale figure by Storm Collectibles (2015)

Mike Tyson figure by Storm Collectibles

This highly detailed figure originally had a price of about $240 and came with a slew of cool accessories. Sold out but can be tracked down on eBay.

Muhammad Ali Timeless Legends Starting Lineup Figure by Kenner (1998)

Muhammad Ali Starting Lineup Figure (Red Trunks) by Kenner

The Starting Lineup wave of sports figures in the '90s left a little to be desired in the detail department, but they sure picked the right subjects. Including this great Muhammad Ali figure. Two versions were available, one with white trunks and one with red trunks. A sealed figure will run you about $40 on eBay right now.

Raging Bull screen print by Joshua Budich/Spoke Art (2013)

Raging Bull Screen Print by Joshua Budich

Another great piece from Joshua Budich as part of Spoke Art Gallery's Scorsese tribute in 2013. The glow in the dark version is still available on the Spoke Art website. Signed and numbered out of 50.

Now, onto our...

Top 10 Boxing Movies!

10. The Boxer