Champion (2002)

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.

Released June 28, 2002 115 min 15+

Genres: Biography, Drama, Sport

Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.boxer, imdb.based-on-true-story, soundmix.dolby-sr, aspectratio.2-35-1

Production Companies: Cowell, Zininsa Film Production, Korea Pictures

Country: South Korea
Production Country: South Korea
Languages: Korean