John Thaw plays Dinny Mathews a small time boxing promoter who struggles with his conscience as to whether or not to provide a fighter for a Sporting Club promotion, a fighter he knows is unfit against an opponent who is way out of his league. However Mathews needs sponsorship and this would be the ideal opportunity to mix with the "frilly shirted" sportsmen who enjoy their lavish lifestyle as fighters slug it out as the steak is served.
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John Duncan is a 22-year-old boxer with three losses in a row but world title dreams. His manager is an idealist with scruples in a business full of immoral corporate sponsorship. John is given a chance he shouldn't take, but can't refuse.
