Against the Ropes

Against the Ropes

She gave the boxing world the one-two punch they never saw coming.

PG-13 2004 · 106 min · ★ 5.1 · Romance, Drama

A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.

Directed by Charles S. Dutton · Written by Cheryl Edwards

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