Shadow Boxing 3. The Final Round (2011)
A retired Russian boxing champion is drawn back into the ring to expose a deadly conspiracy that stretches from Moscow to Hong Kong.
Shadow Boxing 3. The Final Round - Movie Information
- Original Title: Бой с тенью 3: Последний раунд
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Alexey Sidorov
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Drama
- Runtime: 2h 2m
- Original Language: Russian
- Spoken Languages: Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 17, 2011 (Russia - 16+), December 12, 2011 (United States)
- Alternative Titles: Бой с тенью 3D: Последний раунд (RU)
- Production Companies: Central Partnership
- Production Countries: Russia
Shadow Boxing 3. The Final Round - Plot
Champion boxer Artyom Kolchin climbed all conceivable heights and became a national hero. He does not enter the boxing ring any more, rather choosing a coaching job and wild high life, including continuous TV appearances, hanging out and love affairs. One morning his daughter and his wife Vika meet him at home. Vika does not see the Artyom she once fell in love with in him any longer... The externally happy life of Kolchin comes to an end when the boxer he trains is almost killed during a match with the famous Kuerte. Artyom suspects that he used some forbidden technique. To obtain the proof, he has to go to Hong Kong where his long-time friend Vagit Valiev waits for him: he knows something about Kuerte which is not known to anyone else. To win, Artyom will have to enter the ring again.
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Shadow Boxing 3. The Final Round - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Alexey Sidorov
Main Cast
- Denis Nikiforov
- Elena Panova
- Andrei Panin
- Batu Hasikov
- Mikhail Gorevoy
- Dmitriy Shevchenko
- Olga Dibtseva
- Sergey Ryabykh
- Maria Kurkova
- Sofya Mitskevich
Writers
- Alexey Sidorov
Producers
- Ruben Dishdishyan
- Alexey Sidorov
Shadow Boxing 3. The Final Round - FAQs
What is Shadow Boxing 3. The Final Round about?
The film follows Artyom Kolchin, a retired champion boxer living a glamorous but hollow life, who is pulled back into the ring after his trainee is nearly killed in a suspicious match. Chasing the truth takes him to Hong Kong, where old loyalties and dangerous secrets collide in a high-stakes final showdown.
Who are the main actors in Shadow Boxing 3?
Denis Nikiforov leads the cast as boxer Artyom Kolchin, joined by Elena Panova as his wife Vika and Andrei Panin as his longtime friend Valiev. Batu Hasikov plays the formidable Kuerte, with Mikhail Gorevoy, Dmitriy Shevchenko, Olga Dibtseva, and Sergey Ryabykh rounding out the ensemble.
Is Shadow Boxing 3 a sequel?
Yes, Shadow Boxing 3. The Final Round is the third installment in the Russian Shadow Boxing franchise directed by Alexey Sidorov. It continues the story of boxer Artyom Kolchin, building on the events of the first two films while delivering a self-contained action narrative set partly in Hong Kong.
Does Artyom Kolchin really return to boxing in the film?
He does, and that comeback is the emotional heart of the story. After years away from the ring, living off fame and avoiding real challenges, Artyom is forced to lace up again when uncovering the truth about a rigged fight demands more than just investigation — it demands he prove himself one last time.
Who directed Shadow Boxing 3. The Final Round?
Alexey Sidorov directed the film, continuing his role from the previous entries in the franchise. He also wrote the screenplay and served as a producer, making him the creative force behind the entire Shadow Boxing trilogy. The film was produced by Central Partnership and released in Russia in November 2011.
When was Shadow Boxing 3. The Final Round released?
The film premiered in Russia on November 17, 2011, with a rating of 16+, and received a US release on December 12, 2011. It was produced in Russia by Central Partnership and went on to earn over $13.6 million at the box office against a reported budget of $5 million.
What genre is Shadow Boxing 3. The Final Round?
It's a blend of Action and Drama — think high-energy boxing sequences wrapped around a personal story of redemption, loyalty, and moral compromise. Fans of sports films with genuine emotional stakes, particularly those who enjoy the Rocky series or Cinderella Man, will find a lot to appreciate here.
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