Counterpunch

Counterpunch

6.5IMDb Score
Released:2017-06-16
Duration:91 min
Director:Jay Bulger
Actors:
Production:Mandalay Sports Media
Keywords:sports,boxing

Overview:

As boxing's popularity wanes, three fighters at different stages of their career make sacrifices to pursue their dreams of becoming champions.

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