This biopic tells the true story of Korean boxer Kim Deuk-gu. Born into poverty, Kim used boxing to free himself from his bleak surroundings, eventually becoming the world's top lightweight. Tragically, Kim's life was cut short when he died from a blood clot in his brain during a championship fight with Ray Boom Boom Mancini.

• DirectorKwak Kyung-taek
• Release28 June 2002
• GenreDrama
• Duration1h 55m
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  4.6
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  Cowell, Zininsa Film Production, Korea Pictures