Plot:
The film is based on the original novel by Koutaro Sawaki - former boxer Jinichi Hirooka lost the match due to an unfair refereeing decision. He returned to the United States 40 years later and met the heartbroken boxer Shogo Kuroki who was also defeated by a refereeing decision. Shogo begged Jinichi to teach him boxing, and they would "risk their lives" to fight for the world championship.