The plot for this episode is kind of formula. Specifically it involves a journalist who was about to expose a crooked boxing promoter with mob ties. The journalist is killed in a mysterious explosion at his home, and Michael is called in to investigate. The investigation leads him to a middle-aged Boxer named Keeler (played by real life boxer Ken Norton) . Keeler has some well publicized health issues (e.g., brain damage) but somehow he is enticed to come back for a major match with a huge purse. Additionally, Keeler has been led to believe that he accidentally killed his last opponent. Michael investigates, tries to get close to Keeler and his wife, and happens.
The boxer vs mob storyline has been done any number of times on other shows and movies. But there is an intriguing danger sequence when an aqueduct is flooded and Michael and Kitt have to somehow escape. Norton isn't a great actor but obviously he's not the first athlete to get a guest star role on a TV show or movie, loosely based on their (former) profession.
The boxer vs mob storyline has been done any number of times on other shows and movies. But there is an intriguing danger sequence when an aqueduct is flooded and Michael and Kitt have to somehow escape. Norton isn't a great actor but obviously he's not the first athlete to get a guest star role on a TV show or movie, loosely based on their (former) profession.