In 1970s New York City, a dedicated boxer from Queens must navigate the rise of disco and punk rock, a violent confrontation with a local gang, and a championship title fight against his past, as he strives to escape poverty and violence and become a symbol of hope for his neighborhood.
A dedicated and hardworking aspiring boxer from Queens who trains relentlessly in the hopes of escaping the cycle of poverty and violence that plagues his neighborhood, while also grappling with the conflicting influences of disco culture and the burgeoning hip-hop movement.
A violent confrontation with a local gang, forcing the protagonist to make a difficult choice between seeking revenge and risking his boxing career, or finding a way to rise above the cycle of violence and build a better future for himself.
In the end, the protagonist chooses to rise above the violence and focuses on his boxing career, eventually earning a shot at a championship title. He becomes a symbol of hope for his neighborhood, showing that hard work and determination can lead to a better life.
Twist: The protagonist's championship title fight is against the leader of the gang that previously threatened him, forcing him to confront his past and make a decision that will impact not only his boxing career, but also the safety and future of his neighborhood.