Against the Ropes
Against the Ropes is a 2004 drama movie. It stars Meg Ryan and Omar Epps and was directed by Charles S. Dutton, in his motionpicture directorial debut.
At a young age, Jackie Kallen learns about boxing with her father and uncle in a small gym. Later, she becomes the assistant to a Cleveland boxing promoter. Her boss then begins doing business with Sam LaRocca, a sports manager, during a middleweight championship fight.LaRocca asks afterward what she thought of the fight. Obviously unimpressed with Jackies knowledge of boxing, LaRocca offers her the losers contract for a dollar. She goes to visit the fighter at home, only to find him addicted to drugs. ........
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