Miles Teller’s underrated boxing movie hits Paramount+ this week

Get ready to settle in, because Paramount+ is kicking off a week packed with high-octane sports action and compelling cinematic drama. The streaming platform is rolling out new titles, including the much-anticipated boxing film Bleed For This, alongside an intense reality series that puts athletic ambition under the microscope.

Cinematically, the week offers a deep dive into the grit of professional fighting. Paramount+ releases Miles Teller’s feature film Bleed For This, which tells the true story of world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza. The movie chronicles Pazienza’s improbable comeback after suffering a near-fatal car accident that fractured his neck, forcing him to refuse to quit and stage a remarkable return to the ring just one year later. Starring Miles Teller as Pazienza and Aaron Eckhart as his trainer Kevin Rooney, the film is a powerful testament to resilience.

Adding further drama to the lineup is the highly anticipated reality series, Dana White’s Contender Series. This 10-episode combat sports reality follows up-and-coming MMA fighters competing in one-night bouts at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Moving beyond typical reality television, the series zeroes in on high-stakes athletic auditions. Every episode features five intense MMA bouts, culminating in a decision by UFC CEO Dana White who determines which standout fighters earn an official contract with the promotion.

The stream of events doesn’t stop there. Paramount+ is also delivering a robust schedule of live sports coverage throughout the week, ensuring fans don’t miss any major competitions:

Mark your calendars for some heavyweight action: the UEFA Super Cup featuring PSG vs. Aston Villa on August 12, and thrilling EFL Championship clashes including Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Blackburn Rovers and Burnley vs. West Ham United.

The biggest sporting headline lands on August 15 with major events across multiple sports. Fans can tune in to the action at UFC 330 featuring Makhachev vs. Machado Garry, the BIG3 Basketball tournament, and coverage of the PGA Tour’s FedEx St. Jude Championship, including the Third and Fourth Rounds.

The week closes with more exciting matchups, including the PBR Team Series on August 14, and live action from the EFL Championship on August 16. Whether you’re chasing an underdog boxing comeback or watching the ultimate journey of athletic ambition unfold, Paramount+ has a week designed for adrenaline seekers.