In 1940s New Orleans, a young African American man defies discrimination and prejudice to pursue his dream of becoming a professional boxer, but just as he secures a spot in a professional league, his mentor is injured, leaving him to prove himself in the ring without guidance.
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 faces discrimination and prejudice when he is denied the opportunity to train at a prestigious boxing gym due to his race, leading him to seek out alternative ways to pursue his dream.
After facing discrimination and prejudice, the protagonist perseveres and finds a mentor who helps him train and eventually compete in local boxing matches. Despite the challenges, he proves himself in the ring and earns the respect of his community. In the end, he secures a spot in a professional boxing league, fulfilling his dream and defying the odds stacked against him.
Twist: Just as the protagonist is about to compete in his first professional match, he receives news that his mentor has been injured and can no longer train him. With the odds stacked against him once again, he must find a way to persevere and prove himself in the ring without his mentor's guidance.