Requiem for a Heavyweight 1962

A.H. Weiler, New York Times: A serious incisive drama that pulls no punches in its low-keyed exposure of its pitiable has been hero and the sleazy, harried sidekicks who share his sweat-stained and blood-stained world. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: It still packs considerable punch as a character study, although its action has slowed to where the plot padding is often obvious. Read more