Directed by Ken Kushner, The Brawler (2019) stars Zach McGowan in a boxing drama inspired by the life of heavyweight fighter Chuck Wepner. The film follows the rise and struggles of a hard-hitting underdog boxer dealing with fame, personal conflict and the physical toll of the sport. Combining sports competition with personal drama, the story explores ambition, relationships and life inside and outside the boxing ring.

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In 1975, a Bayonne, New Jersey underdog boxer gets a shot to fight the champ.