heart of a fighter is tempered from hardship and struggle

Rating: 9/10 (16 January 2006)

I think if you summarize this movie, as you would with all good movies, with a single point in mind, you will enjoy it more. I think the point expressed in this movie biography is: a prize fighter's true training is the mental one, the hardening of the spirit that comes from struggle for self and more importantly for those who make life worth living, family. When faced with the prospect of being beaten down, a person left with no other choice will fight back and "not pull any punches." This characteristic is famously referred to as "the heart of the fighter." Outstanding people in all fields of endeavor probably have had their share of life's struggle that tempered their self-discipline and set the stage for their greatest achievements.