Blood of a Champion

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Blood of a Champion

"When a relationship starts to crumble, one must fight to keep it up."

2005

1.0(4 votes)

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Overview

Shadow, a once-promising boxer, finds it hard to readjust to civilian life after spending ten years in prison. Offered the chance to fight again

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6 members

Acting

Bokeem Woodbine

Shadow

Acting

Deborah Cox

Sharon

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George T. Odom

Shadow's Father

Acting

Chuck Saculla

Terry

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Mamie Louise Anderson

Shadow's Mother

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Maryam Basir

Kitty Kat

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