And just in case you think the kids are too sweet, we get a close-up so you can see they are actually tongue kissing, and there is an obligatory bed scene. I give them these scenes. And he has to fight her because that is what a fighter does, even if he doesn't want to. Ironically, as Diana has gotten physically stronger and more adept, she has gotten warmer and more emotionally vulnerable. But love will not stop her from fighting her boyfriend.
Love is love, but boxing is business.
Towards the end of the movie there comes a wonderful and unexpected cinematic moment where a minor character, who we have seen reffing other bouts, steals the show momentarily with a cameo in which he sings the Star Spangled Banner. Starting with a buffoon-like quality, the actor manages to turn us around and when the bit is finished he wins our applause with his sincerity and fidelity. I recommend Girlfight - it has many good moments, good writing and directing, much good photography, plausible boxing scenes, and very good acting from all the starring roles and many of the supporting players. These are all actors that I hope to see many times again. I give the movie a pair of golden gloves.