Champion (2002)
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.
- Release Date: 2002-06-28
- Runtime: 1h 55min
- Production Company: Cowell
- Production Country: South Korea
- Director: Kwak Kyung-taek
