Champion

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.

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2002-06-28
  • Runtime: 115 min
  • Country: South Korea
  • Language: Korean
  • Status: Released
  • IMDb Rating: 4.6
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