In 1940s New Orleans, a war veteran finds purpose in boxing, but must overcome a corrupt promoter to win the championship and use his platform to advocate for veterans' rights, leading to an unexpected alliance with his former antagonist.
Protagonist: A war veteran who finds solace and purpose in boxing; Antagonist: A corrupt boxing promoter who manipulates and exploits the protagonist for personal gain.
The protagonist, a war veteran, struggles to find his place in the world after returning from the war, but discovers a sense of purpose and belonging through boxing, leading to his decision to pursue a career in the sport despite the challenges he faces.
The protagonist rises above the corrupt promoter, wins the championship, and uses his platform to advocate for other veterans and bring about positive change in the boxing world.
Twist: The corrupt boxing promoter turns out to be a fellow war veteran who has been struggling with his own demons, and the protagonist's victory inspires him to seek redemption and join forces with the protagonist to advocate for veterans' rights in the boxing world.