Champion

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.

Creators and cast

Directors

Kwak Kyung-taek

Producers

Kim Jang-wook, Yang Joong-kyeong

Cast

Yu Oh-seong, Chae Min-seo, Yoon Seung-won, Jung Doo-hong, Kim Hyun-sook, Kim Byeong-seo

Studio

Cowell, Zininsa Film Production, Korea Pictures

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