Good plot, sad story

Rating: 6/10 (14 October 2014)

This film's plot is strong and solid storyline, though, the title is misleading to believe that the main character Maggie won any championship or titles during her short-lived career. Clint Eastwood's directing is always a classic and Oscar winning performance. I disagree with the Catholic priest who the character, Frankie seeks advise and strength. A priest is a man of religion, a man of good moral character, of good faith. However, this movie depicts Catholic priests as a negative, callous individual who uses excessive foul language in the beginning when exiting Church of St. Mark's: "there are no domo gods you F***** Pagans!!" A genuine man of religion would not use such vulgar language to any extent and would have more faith and compassion towards Frankie with his estrange relationship with his own daughter.
The ending is extremely sad. I thought that Maggie would win at least one championship or title match in her boxing career. She is a struggling waitress trying to make ends meet with her family. Getting hurt and injured is a high risk in any sport which is very unfortunate for Maggie at the end.