In the bustling world of boxing, fight promoter Fitzgerald “Fitz” Fitzgerald seeks to revive the excitement of the matches and fill his coffers, especially after the decline in popularity of his star, the Black heavyweight champion. When a new challenge arises in the form of an unconventional white fighter, a former comedian turned boxer, Fitzgerald sees the perfect opportunity to generate a media frenzy.
As the unusual boxer, who possesses more charisma than skill, prepares to face the powerful champion, the spectacle becomes larger than the fight itself. With an ensemble of eccentric characters that includes an anxious manager eager to capitalize on the fame, a skeptical journalist, and a media mogul who fuels the controversy, the pressure mounts on both sides of the ring. Society watches with soaring expectations, diving deep into the madness of an event designed more as a spectacle than a genuine athletic confrontation.
Amid all the noise and gambling, the fighters must contend not only with each other but also with what each represents within an environment vulnerable to exploitation and racial bias. With a satirical approach to boxing fanaticism and the quest for fame, the story reveals the thin line between sport and spectacle, inviting us to reflect on the true spirit of competition.