In 1940s New Orleans, a determined young African American boxer and his loyal trainer navigate the segregated world of professional boxing during World War II, leading to a risky decision to enter an underground competition, ultimately catching the attention of a well-known promoter who offers him a chance to fight in a major event, only to discover the promoter's true identity and confront the discrimination and challenges he faced in the industry.
Protagonist: A young, talented African American boxer determined to make a name for himself in the segregated world of professional boxing; Deuteragonist: His loyal and supportive trainer who guides him through the challenges of the sport and the wartime era.
The protagonist's struggle to find a reputable boxing promoter willing to give him a chance to prove himself in the segregated world of professional boxing, leading to a risky decision to enter an underground boxing competition to gain recognition and respect.
The protagonist's determination and skill in the underground boxing competition catch the attention of a well-known promoter who offers him a chance to fight in a major professional boxing event. Despite facing discrimination and obstacles, he rises to the occasion and becomes a respected and celebrated boxer, breaking barriers and paving the way for future African American athletes in the sport.
Twist: The protagonist discovers that the well-known promoter who offers him a chance to fight in a major professional boxing event is actually the same promoter who had rejected him earlier, forcing him to confront the discrimination and challenges he faced in the industry.