This is the true story of boxer Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. He has an explosive relationship with his older half-brother, Dicky – a hard-living boxer-turned-trainer who is jailed for drug abuse and other crimes. Against all odds the brothers come together to train for an historic title fight that may just be their only chance of redemption.

Themes: Family relationships, Pride, Violence, Self-discipline, Commitment