Big John coaches his son in one of the toughest sports in the world, professional boxing. Ole has a tremendous talent. He signs a contract with one of the worlds best managers, Emanuel Steward. Big John comes along to Kronk Gym in Detroit. The goal is to make Ole world champion.
It is too late to turn around when Big John understands that Ole has become a pawn in a game of big bucks. Big John is frightened, but they cannot give up. They have sacrificed everything for Ole to become world champion. There is no way they can stop now. After many ups and downs, Ole will fight for the title
There is a fine line between loving and protecting, to shielding and controlling ones child. At the end of the day, who is living Oles life, and who is paying the prize?