Champion 2002

Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek · Drama · 115 min

The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.

This biopic tells the true story of Korean boxer Kim Deuk-gu. Born into poverty, Kim used boxing to free himself from his bleak surroundings, eventually becoming the world's top lightweight. Tragically, Kim's life was cut short when he died from a blood clot in his brain during a championship fight with Ray Boom Boom Mancini.