In 1940s New Orleans, a young African American boxer faces discrimination and the challenges of World War II as he pursues his dream of becoming a professional athlete, but when his best friend is drafted and injured in the war, he must choose between his own success and supporting his friend.
A young African American man who dreams of becoming a professional boxer, but faces discrimination and challenges due to his race and the war.
The protagonist's best friend and fellow boxer is drafted into the war, leaving him to grapple with the fear of losing his friend and the added pressure of being the sole representative of their boxing dreams.
The protagonist's determination and hard work pay off as he wins a major boxing tournament, proving himself as a skilled athlete despite the discrimination he faced. He also receives news that his friend has survived the war and they are reunited, celebrating their shared dream of becoming professional boxers.
Just as the protagonist wins the boxing tournament, he receives a letter informing him that his friend has been injured in the war and may never box again. The protagonist is faced with the choice of pursuing his dream alone or sacrificing it to support his friend in his time of need.