He really stuck to his character by bringing such a mad man to the ring and a man who would strive to make his family a whole once again, one wondrous performance I must say. Jake Gyllenhaal giving a ferocious performance as a down on his luck boxer was truly a grand experience. Even though it may have a all to familiar plot when it comes to the formulaic boxing aspect, this film really smooths out well with such heavenly storytelling, we are given a accurate accusation of how something can affect someone in the hardest way possible. Antoine Fuqua has most certainly brought his charm back into the ring by bringing a fascinating boxing drama to the big screen. With his future on the line, Hope fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most.
He soon finds an unlikely savior in Tick Willis, a former fighter who trains the city's toughest boxers. However, when tragedy strikes, Billy hits rock bottom, losing his family, house and manager. Southpaw follows Billy "The Great" Hope, the reigning junior middleweight boxing champion, having an impressive career, a loving wife and daughter, and a lavish lifestyle.
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