Champion (챔피언)

The heart of a Warrior. The Fight of his Life.

Release Date:	2002-06-28
Runtime:	115 min
Status:	Released
Genres:	Drama
Production:	Cowell, Zininsa Film Production, Korea Pictures

Overview

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.