A washed-up prizefighter raising a seven-year-old son is unexpectedly reunited with his ex-wife, who is now wealthy and successful. She announces she wants the boy to live with her, as she can provide him with a better future. As the youngster becomes impressed by his mother's glamorous lifestyle, the boxer decides to return to the ring to win back his affection. Drama, starring Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden and Joan Blondell.

Billy used to be a great boxer, but he's settled into a hardscrabble life that revolves around drinking, training horses, and the one bright spot in his existence — his young son, T.J. Although Billy has had custody of T.J. since his wife, Annie, left the family years ago, her return prompts a new struggle for the former fighter. Determined to hold on to his son, Billy gets back into the ring to try and recapture his past success.