Heavyweight (2025)

[bunniefuu]

Stacked card tonight, Freddie.

Some great fights already,

more action still to come.

But of course, the one

everyone is talking about,

the main event, Derek Douglas

facing the champion

Trevor Kingsley

for the heavyweight belt,

a fight that has raised

some questions...

A fight that has raised

some questions

on a show that very nearly

didn't go ahead.

Well, I promised the fans

I'd find them a main event,

didn't I?

- Yes you did.

- And I delivered, didn't I?

I mean, this fight's all anyone

seems to be bloody

talkin' about, innit?

Well, much of that

talk coming from boxers

who felt they were in line

for a title shot tonight.

And how many times

do you think I've heard

that before, eh?

They all think

they deserve their shot.

A huge challenge

ahead for Deek Douglas tonight,

a challenge that even

has the fans asking

if he really has

what it takes, or...

Can we turn that down?

I can't listen to this anymore.

Listen, it ain't

the dog in the fight, is it?

Don't sweat it, D, yeah?

The guy's a plum.

Just focus on tonight.

I beg you, let me buy

you a new one.

It does what it needs to do.

Adam. You close?

Yep. Turning in now.

On my way.

They're asking to film

the arrival.

Are you okay with that?

Do we have a choice?

You say the word,

I'll make it go away.

They write the cheques,

let them have their circus.

Just get us in as quickly

as you can, yeah?

Copy that.

- Talk me through it.

- Yeah, it was brutal.

- His head went back...

- Wait, wait, is that...?

Are they here?

sh*t! Scrap this.

Sorry. With me!

Door C. We're on! We're on!

Jesus, David,

you could have warned me.

I don't run on

your schedule, Tom.

No, you run on the broadcast's

schedule. You know the deal.

I don't remember making a deal.

There's contracts. I'm sure

someone signed... something.

Look, j-just make sure

he's ready to walk out at ten.

You know I can't promise that.

Can you make my life

a little easier, maybe?

Just this one time?

Boys, you're with me, please.

- Right... give us a sec, Rob.

- Yeah, sure.

Alright, keep it well back.

Bit of distance please.

I know it feels like a lot.

But we are exactly

where we're meant to be.

You deserve to be here.

Now, I know the venue might be

bigger than what we're used to.

But remember the ring

is exactly the same size,

same size as we use

under the arches.

And I'm always in your corner.

Always.

Everything changes tonight.

So what you sayin'?

Let's do this.

- Really?

- Don't say that.

It's like... it's like, my thing.

Alright.

Oh, Adam!

My brother's phoning.

- Shall I take this quickly?

- Yeah, yeah, yeah.

You take as long as you need.

They can wait.

Yes, bro. You here?

Not far, not far.

Whereabouts are ya?

I'm flyin', I swear.

Nah, nah, nah, nah. Don't fly.

Just... get here safe.

It's minor.

Nah, this ain't minor.

This is your time.

Nah, this is our time.

I always knew it was gonna be

one of us.

And I always knew

it would be you.

My little bro.

The next champion.

Nan would have been gassed

if she could see you now.

- And Mum would have been...

- No, no, no. Don't. Not today.

Not yet.

I'm so proud of you.

- You know that, right?

- Listen, just save it.

Get here and I'll get David

to bring your pass out.

Triple A, yeah?

Of course it's triple A.

You're my big bro!

- Who's riding with ya?

- Core crew.

Adam, Robbie.

Paul's gonna meet us later.

Nice, nice. What about Cain?

Nah. Cain's in Cyprus still.

He had that knee op.

That was time ago.

He should be there, man.

Yeah, but it's Cain.

You know what he's like.

Nah, it's all about you tonight.

That's all that matters.

Listen bro, I gotta go.

But just...

shout me when you get here,

yeah?

Say nothin'.

Love.

Right. Love.

Back it up!

Bit of distance please.

We're not stopping.

And no surprises, okay?

Well, you know I can't

promise that.

Is that him?

Is that...?

Is that, is that him?

There, there!

Out the way, out the way...

out the way, out the way.

Coming through.

Yes, brother. Sami, brother.

You remember?

- You remember? Yeah, yeah.

- Yes brother. What's happening?

Nah, you've got it, brother,

you've got this!

- Thank you, brother.

- You smash it tonight, brother.

- Appreciate you.

- Cool.

Who was that?

It was Sami.

You must remember Sami?

Who the hell's Sami?

I don't know. I just thought

you might remember.

Derek, Derek?

A few words please...

He looked at me,

he looked at me!

- Simon?

- Here he comes now.

- Derek... Derek!

- No interviews.

Derek, you must be pumped

for tonight?

Guys, come on! Tom!

Where have you been?

We got stuck behind.

We will catch him!

Don't worry. Keep going.

Oh! D, D!

What's happening, brother?

It's been a minute!

What you saying? Yes.

Adam. Nice one.

- You alright?

- Yeah, I'm alright.

Yeah? I heard your boy

did good tonight.

Easy work. Stopped him

in the fourth. That's how we do.

- Yeah?

- Yeah... look who it is?

Say hello to uncle.

I can't believe how big

you've got.

You helping Dad out tonight?

You gonna be cheering?

I'm gonna listen out

for you, yeah?

I've got something for ya.

Sorry Ads.

I just think this would look

a little better on you.

Yeah, perfect!

Listen, go take care

of business.

- I will.

- Come see us soon.

- I'll see you soon, I swear.

- Alright.

- Derek, can we get a few words?

- Let's keep moving.

Are you rolling?

Frame's good? Okay.

Ah, you know what?

Just quick, quick.

Okay. Just a few words.

This is a big fight for you,

Derek, the big fight.

Can you tell us

how you're feeling?

I'm feeling ready for a fight.

That's all you need to know.

You come in here as the wildcard

tonight after the champion,

Trevor Kingsley, has had

two opponents

pull out due to injury.

Injury? Is that what

they're sayin'?

But surely after only

four weeks' preparation,

some might say that

makes you the underdog.

Underdog? I'm undefeated, mate.

After only thirteen

professional fights.

Your opponent's undefeated

after thirty.

Surely that must be playing

on your mind?

Nah, listen... the only thing

that's playing on my mind

is the thought of him spark out

in that ring and me holding

- that belt. That's it.

- Alright, thanks.

Kingsley has publicly stated

that no one wants to fight him

- tonight, including you.

- No one wants to...?

I'm here! I showed up, didn't I?

Listen, I don't know why

he's got this bad boy

persona for everyone else.

He ain't been where I've been.

He ain't seen what I've seen.

- Alright, okay. That's it.

- Nah, listen.

Tonight I'ma show

him what's real. Alright?

It's done. Thank you.

Come on, D.

Hey! Don't look at me.

That's why they pay you.

It's also how they pay you.

Don't forget that, David!

Big enough for ya?

Everything okay for you,

Mr Douglas?

Yeah, it's sweet.

If there's anything

I can do for you,

you just let me know, okay?

Oh, David? Actually...

When my brother gets here,

can you just get him

straight in?

Yeah, sure.

Hey, do you know what fight

we're on?

Let me find out.

Dempsey simply cannot afford

to allow this fight to...

Hey... that's your boy,

isn't it?

- Who's that, Dempsey?

- Yeah.

Adeoye throws a punch to

the back of Dempsey's head.

Very lucky not to have

a point deducted.

Yeah, Dempsey's a good lad,

but he always drops

that shoulder before the cross.

You see it a mile off.

No chance. Dempsey's got

a good chin on him.

Nah, look at that.

He carries on like that,

- he's getting knocked out.

- No chance.

- What an end to the round!

- No, no, no, no, no.

Something's up with Adeoye.

It looks like he could be cut.

Now, look at your man's face.

That cut's gonna get it stopped.

Nah, I promise ya...

It looks like a cut above

the left eye...

- No, he's not winning with that.

- Nah, a tonne says he does.

- A tonne?

- A tonne.

f*ck' too rich for me.

You're not paying me enough

for that.

Are you hearing this geezer?

Talking about too rich!

You're richer than all of us.

Or is that car a rental?

Yeah, it's a rental!

Have to get it back

before midnight

or it'll turn into a pumpkin.

Better hurry up and knock this

arsehole out, yeah?

Stop the bleeding as the medic

enters the ring to assess...

Alright, how much

we saying then?

- Oh, you want to bet?

- Yeah!

- One English pound!

- One English pound?

You're pathetic,

but I'll take it.

That cut's right above the eye.

That's gonna stop it.

Listen, Robbie,

a cut ain't a knockout, is it?

Keep your hands up, man.

Look, he just gets sloppy

as he gets tired.

A cross from Dempsey

has Adeoye covering up,

but he's holding his ground.

- Alright, that's better.

- Get in, son!

Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

Watch where the cross goes.

- Watch the cross.

- He'll take it off him.

He lands that hook,

it's finished.

Chin's up in the air, D.

- Yeah, alright.

- Look at this.

- See?

- Keep movin'.

- Keep moving! Keep... oh!

- There it is. Oh...

sh*t...

- Oh that boy's gone down hard.

- He is out!

See, that's why I don't

gamble with youse.

How the hell did you know

that was gonna happen?

You put tassels on your boots,

you gotta back that sh*t up.

- f*cking hell!

- Where's my pound?

Yeah, go on.

Go and buy yourself

some tassels.

Thank you.

There seems to be no signs of

celebration in Adeoye's corner.

Adeoye was hungry

for that win tonight,

even when the odds

were against him.

Save that dynamite for Kingsley.

What, you want a smoke as well?

Where you going? Hey!

Whoa, whoa! Ha...

Oi...

You don't want it!

Listen, I like the energy.

It's good.

It's what I wanna see.

But we've got a little while

before the bell rings, alright?

We wanna pace it.

Don't want you burning out

too quickly, alright?

Yeah.

He's still down, you know?

He is in the best hands.

A top medical team here tonight

attending to...

Big man...

You thirsty? Hydration,

give me a number, one to ten.

- Five.

- Five. What the f*ck's five?

You thirsty or not?

It's a five, I dunno.

I'm alright.

Okay, you're alright.

You hungry, though?

You want a little something

to eat?

Bro, listen, if you chill,

then I can chill as well.

- Okay, okay.

- Sweet.

What you got for me?

Alright, that was fight

number seven.

Dempsey-Adeoye...

which puts us there.

Right, this fight, Silva-Gomez

only went three rounds.

- Yeah.

- These two were short.

I think they prefer to be called

'featherweights'.

They're going to push

one of the prelims ahead

on the broadcast, that should

put them back on schedule.

We still looking

at a 10pm walkout?

Mate... you walk him out

when you're ready.

Nah.

We'll walk him out

when he's ready.

Alright.

D...

Down to the line, okay?

Nice and slow.

- Don't be hoofin' it now, okay?

- Yeah.

Coming through, coming through!

Everyone, get out of the way.

Can we make some space, please?

Get out of the way!

Move right out the way, please!

Thought you'd be all over that.

There are limits,

even to my taste, David.

Poor guy.

What are you sniffin'

around for?

Adam, they're asking if

they can run a camera in here.

Is that alright with you?

Are they asking us

or telling us?

Look, next fight's about

to walk out.

We really need to do this now.

Give us a sec, mate.

- Give us a sec.

- David! Come on...

f*cking people.

Alright, we've got a camera

coming in.

So, the world's eyes are gonna

be on us now.

Let's show 'em we're ready.

Let's show 'em we're calm.

We ain't got a bother

in the world.

'Cause we ain't, have we?

Like you said, coach...

ain't a bother in the world.

That's what I like to hear.

Alright, you can let 'em in.

Ahead of the weigh-in, scenes

from the press conference...

Right, it's just

a really quick one.

Five, maybe ten seconds max.

No audio.

But still, try not to swear?

Sweet.

...and over double the wins,

with a height and slight

reach advantage.

But he is over ten years older

than the challenger,

Derek Douglas, and five kilos,

that's eleven pounds, heavier.

Will that be a deciding factor?

Now in Kingsley's locker room,

always an entourage with him

as has followed him around

all week. An unexpected face...

Oh, you've got to be f*ck'

sh1tting me.

...British Heavyweight,

Cain Ikande...

Adam, are you seeing this?

A talented boxer

in his own right

and long-time training partner

of Derek Douglas.

Tom, standby.

We are ready to go live.

- Ten...

- That's not important now.

- Nine, eight...

- Not right now, Robbie.

- Gents, we are going in five...

- Hold on!

- Four...

- No, no, no. Cut that sh*t now!

- Hey, no, we can't! We're live!

- Robbie! Robbie, be calm!

Be calm. Sit down

and just be calm.

- Sit down, mate.

- Everyone... be calm.

And now over to Douglas'

locker room.

Okay, you're live.

Dunno what is happening here,

but you are live.

...an aggressive

and powerful striker

who rose admirably

through the amateurs

and onto a thirteen fight

winning streak as a pro.

- He certainly looks relaxed...

- Derek, look at me.

The whole world's looking

at you right now.

Take a breath, alright?

Just be calm.

The stakes are higher

than ever before.

This fight could make or break

his future career in the ring.

And that's us out.

Right.

- Like it didn't happen.

- Like it didn't happen, Adam?

It did happen. It is happening.

Why ain't you saying nothing?

Well, I didn't really...

- It could have been anyone.

- Adam, we all saw him, okay?

We all know him.

It doesn't make sense.

He wouldn't do that.

He's like... come on,

he's family.

I thought he was in Spain

or somethin'?

Well, Cyprus.

He said he was in Cyprus.

Well, he's a long way

from f*cking Cyprus now.

You alright there, buddy?

Your camera get all that?

Does someone want to fill me

in here, or...

I'll f*ck' fill you in,

alright!

Easy! Robbie... just relax.

- Didn't fancy saying nothin'?

- About what?

Thought it'd be a nice

little surprise for your

television programme?

Leave him out of this, Robbie.

No I f*ck' won't!

Snakes, everywhere.

Snakes and f*ck' moles.

You know, that's pretty cheap,

even by your f*cking standards?

You've eyes all over this place

but you're tellin' me

you didn't know nothin'?

Tell him to jog on!

Right, that's enough...

that's enough!

Listen, I just run the floor.

I stay out the politics.

- Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

- He's right.

If you're done,

I think you should just go.

- Okay.

- Okay?

- Okay...

- Rat, you are.

I don't know anything about

anything. I swear.

Alright. See you in a bit.

- It changes nothing.

- It changes nothing?

It f*cking changes everything!

What we doing about it?

Alright, l-look...

Let's take a minute

and think about it.

What's there to think about?

That's your oldest

training partner

in the other guy's

f*cking corner!

- And he knows our gameplan.

- Knows it?

He helped us come up with it.

Now Kingsley knows our gameplan.

Ah, no, no.

We've got this wrong.

He wouldn't do this.

Cain's better than that.

Adam, don't f*cking defend him!

But he's my boy!

And what am I?

You're my boy. I... I mean...

Derek...

Look, he's smart.

He'd have told 'em

something different.

He's led 'em

in different direction.

- For us, to help us.

- Adam.

Be real. He's f*cked you.

He's f*cked all of us.

Yes, he's f*cked us.

So now I'm gonna ask again.

What are we doing about it?

- Nothing.

- Nothin'?

We're going to keep doing

what we've been doing.

What we've been doing

for all these weeks.

What we've been doing for years.

Because it works!

- We need change somethin' up.

- Their plan doesn't change ours!

No, it does! We need to change

something, right?

They're trying to get

into your head, Derek.

Yeah, well it f*cking worked!

Give me a minute.

I need to call my brother.

- Derek...

- Give me a minute!

Hey, bro.

You good?

Nah, bro. I ain't good.

This ain't good.

I'm listening.

- It's Cain.

- What about him?

He's here...

- Okay, cool, cool.

- Nah, but he ain't here.

What are you sayin'?

He's in Kingsley's corner.

Can you hear me?

Did you hear what I said?

I heard you. It's jokes, right?

Nah, I'm not joking.

Say somethin'.

- I'll be there.

- What d'you mean? Where are you?

I'm flyin', I'm flyin'.

I gotta deal with something.

What do you mean you've gotta

deal with somethin'?

- A little something's come up.

- What are you talking about?

- Where are ya?

- It's minor. It's calm.

- Listen, I need you now.

- I'm on my way.

I'll be there in a minute, yeah?

- Bro, but...

- I gotta go. Love.

- Leave a message.

- Derek...

Bro, I don't know what's

going on, but I'll help you

sort whatever it is, but just...

I need you here now.

Just... I beg you, just get here.

Alright, so what?

We're just gonna carry on

how we have been?

Same things?

- Yeah.

- f*ck...

Keep doing what we've been

doing, alright?

Derek...

Leave a message.

Leave a message.

Do something.

Okay.

Big man, come on.

Let's get some food into you.

You think you can manage

a banana, maybe?

I don't really want you eating

nothin' after nine, okay?

D? It'll settle your stomach.

Half, even. What's that,

two bites?

How are you getting on

with the water?

It's a good thing I asked,

isn't it? Hey, remember...

ten percent dehydration

leads to a thirty percent loss

of performance, okay?

I want you 110% out there.

We'll have you gloved up

by 9:45. You take yourself off.

You clear yourself

before then, okay?

Derek, look at me. Derek.

Twelve rounds, okay?

We could be out there

for over an hour.

This makes me very happy.

We're exactly on point.

Good.

- Yeah.

- Yeah, that's great.

Yeah. Just where we need to be.

Leave a message.

Bernard.

David.

- Hello, Harry.

- David.

- May we, um...

- Yeah, of course.

David... how's he doing in there?

Yeah, he's... he's strong.

He's looking very sharp.

Mm, mm. We've just, er...

We've just come

from Kingsley's locker room.

Er... how to say this...

Er, we know.

I had no idea that things

had turned sour with him.

No. Neither did we.

Harry to ringside.

Harry to ringside, please.

- I'd better get on.

- Yep.

Shall we, er...

- Yeah.

- Alright then.

- Alright?

- Yeah.

Evening, gentlemen.

- Hello, mate.

- Adam, hi.

So, gloves for tonight

as approved by the board.

- Great.

- Looking forward to the fight.

What's the crowd like out there?

It's a full house.

Going to be noisy.

D'you hear that, D?

It's a full house.

Hm.

What time do you want

to wrap the hands?

- Nine.

- Nine-fifteen.

Nine.

So, Kingsley's corner have asked

to wrap at nine.

- Yeah, that works for us.

- No, it don't.

I need to have enough time

for my brother to get here.

Nine. We'll be ready by then.

So, Adam, I take it you'll be

wrapping Derek's hands?

And Robbie, we have to

assume that you'll be looking

at the other corner's hands?

Okay.

Listen, have they said

who they're sending here?

I'm aware that things

may have happened.

- No. We don't know anything.

- Yeah, we do.

Don't we?

D's right. Maybe we

should push back just...

No, no. It's the pushing

back a little

that I'm worried about. I hope

there won't be any trouble.

Ain't us the ones bringing

the trouble.

I just think I should be here,

right?

Alright. Do I need to get any

extra bodies in here?

There'll be no trouble.

We're business as usual.

I'll have your hands done in

ten, fifteen at a push, alright?

Then he'll be gone.

There'll be no trouble.

Okay, Adam.

I'm gonna trust you on this.

Thank you, gentlemen.

See you shortly.

Start breaking these in.

What's another fifteen?

It's fifteen we don't need.

Fifteen minutes

ain't nothin', Adam.

Listen, we're sticking

to the plan.

When we go off, we lose focus.

You know this.

Yeah, but it's not the same

this time.

No, it's the biggest fight

for all of us.

That's...

I just want to make sure

there's enough time

for my brother to get here.

And if he ain't here in fifteen,

then what?

We ask for another fifteen?

Then another?

Then another? What?

- He'll be here.

- Look, I'm sure he will.

But this train is moving, Derek,

and we ain't got time

to wait for anyone.

What do you mean, 'anyone'?

- He ain't just anyone, Adam.

- You know what I meant.

Nah, I don't know if I do.

What the f*ck does that mean?

It means that he's been

in my corner every fight.

If you've got something to say,

then say it.

Derek, we're not doing this now.

Nah, I think we are gonna

do this now.

That's how we've ended up

in this situation,

people not sayin' things

how it is.

If anyone has anything to say

about anyone,

even if they're not in the room,

say it.

We're family, no?

I ain't got a problem.

That's not how it feels to me.

Actually, do you know what?

- There is one problem.

- What?

The problem you're creating

in your head.

If that ain't right, Kingsley

is gonna be all over ya.

This is probably bad timing,

but I just got word

that Freddie's on his way.

And it looks like

he's got company, and a camera.

f*ck, I said no meet and greets.

- Yeah, lose 'em.

- Nah, d'you know what?

- They're good. Let 'em in.

- What are you doing?

We're in the middle

of somethin'.

No, we're not. It's done.

David, just... t-tell him

we're busy.

You don't tell Freddie Goodson

that we're busy.

- The man's our pay cheque, D.

- And when he gets here,

you play nice and be cool,

alright?

It's all about the fight now.

We're not done with this.

Yeah. We are.

He won't be get... he won't be

getting dressed.

Heads up... Freddie.

Oi, oi! Sorry for the intrusion.

Come on. Ready?

Alright, we've got a couple of

superfans who want to say hello.

Come on. This guy...

this guy's a legend.

- But over 'ere...

- Very kind of you.

...is the main attraction.

This is Diamond Derek Douglas.

Diego, Charlotte. I'm sure

you recognise 'em

- from the big screen, right?

- Nice to meet ya.

Believe me, Derek,

the pleasure is all ours.

Really. I hope we're not

disturbing you?

No!

Nah, we... we're just chillin'.

Nah, no, not at all. Big fan.

I saw your last film.

Thanks. I didn't think anyone

watched that.

So, you're all

boxing fans, then, yeah?

Course. I used to box a little

when I was younger, actually.

- Did ya?

- Oh, come on!

He is always showing off.

No, I really did.

I've got medals, so...

- Oh.

- Mhm.

Hey, we would love

to see the belts.

Er, er... for now,

the night is young, but, er,

that's the other fella.

She's just jokin'.

But hey, can I show

you something?

You ever seen this

neat little combination?

Double jab, slip.

Step to the left, body,

head, bam!

I used to catch guys out

with that all the time.

You hit Kingsley with that...

He won't see what's comin'.

That's fantastic, innit,

is that, genuinely.

- Yeah.

- That's fantastic.

He wouldn't see that coming.

Yeah, it's very nice. I like it.

Yeah, it's alright.

I'll use it next time

or somethin'.

- Give it a go. My gift to you.

- Thank you, mate.

Hey, we should get a photo,

right? For the socials.

Absolutely.

I don't know about

right now, yeah?

Nah, he's only being shy.

Babe, come on. Do you know

the reach I have?

It'll be good for you. Trust me.

I don't really trust people

who say 'trust me'.

Now, there speaks a wise man!

Alright, shift up, sunshine.

There we go.

Million dollar smiles.

Say 'world champion'!

- World champion!

- Quick one, eh?

Gorgeous.

Alright, lads?

So, er, you've got a good

gameplan for tonight, yeah?

Alright.

Thanks very much for, er,

coming by. Er, nice to see you.

I hope, er, Freddie's looking

after you this evening.

Yeah, don't I always?

We have been spoilt, ha!

Enjoy the fight.

Alright, remember, this is why

you're getting paid

the big bucks tonight, yeah?

- Alright.

- You got it.

Nah, thank you, mate.

Alright, gents.

We're lookin' forward to a w*r!

Paul.

Perfect timing.

The classic handshake exit?

Impressive.

He's big time now. We need

to know how to handle ourselves.

Listen, sorry I'm late, lads.

Jenkins had a nip that wouldn't

stop pissing claret.

Yeah, that's the least

of our problems.

Yeah, I know, I heard.

You know, I seen him come in

an' all.

I thought he was with us.

He even said hello to me,

the cheeky b*stard.

You lot must be steamin'.

Yeah, I'm disappointed.

Ain't got time in this life

to be angry.

Two ulcers taught me that

and I'm trying to tell him that.

Mm.

How's he handling it?

You alright, big guy?

Derek.

Paul's asking you a question.

Paul. My bad.

Didn't hear ya. You alright?

- Yeah, grand, grand.

- How's, er, Dempsey?

Looked like he went down hard.

Yeah, yeah. I'm sure

he'll be fine.

Yeah. He's a good lad, you know.

Listen, we ain't got time

to worry about Dempsey tonight.

They'll be here soon.

David, I need you to man

the door.

Make sure there's no

more surprises.

Right. I need us all

to be focused.

Phones off.

Now, we've got just over

an hour before walkout.

And we need to get him ready.

Yeah.

Alright. Let's get on with it.

Right, how are you getting

on there?

Yeah, a bit tight,

but we're getting there.

Alright.

Really try and work this one

in the padding, yeah?

- Yeah.

- Just there.

- Ah, Zo...for f*ck's sake.

- Just keep working it.

That's good.

Come on, you know I don't like

phones this close to the bell.

It's a distraction.

Switch that off.

Here, how's this for you?

A little bit more around

the thumb.

Just really work it

in there, yeah?

The nice way?

The naughty way?

Leave a message.

Hey.

What did I just say?

Leave a message.

sh*t, sh*t. Sorry, my bad.

Sorry.

Jesus Christ, man. Will you save

it for the f*cking ring!

- Everything alright in here?

- Yeah, yeah. It-it's alright.

It was just an accident.

Are you sure about that?

- It's nothin'.

- That ain't nothin'.

That's looking like a lot

of somethin'.

- Get me a towel.

- Derek...

Quick as you can, please, yeah?

Look, I'm telling you,

I'm alright.

You ain't gonna do nothing

silly now, are you?

Bit late for that,

don't you think?

Are you crazy, D?

You're fighting in an hour.

What the f*ck d'you do something

like that for?

It's done now. Let's just get it

sorted out, alright?

Sorted out, what do you want

me to do?

I don't know. Maybe your job?

Look, I'm telling you,

it's nothing. It's alright.

Ah, sh*t! I think there's glass

in there.

If there's any nerve or tendon

damage, D... this is big.

I'm alright. I'm fine.

You might be, but this ain't!

I'm gonna need your eyes

on this, Paul.

What's got into you?

- The f*cking bullshit with Cain?

- Move, move!

Alright, let's not start

blaming anyone, alright?

Let's just get it cleaned up

before they get here.

And no one can know about this.

Cleaned up? It's not

some ten minute job.

We're not whacking a plaster

on it, telling him

he's a brave little soldier

and sending him out to fight.

Have we even got ten minutes,

Dave?

- No. This needs a doctor on it.

- No, no, no.

We don't need a doctor.

Look at it!

It's pissing blood!

This doesn't go to a doctor,

alright? It can't.

Because you know

what they're gonna say.

Yeah, I do.

But luckily for us,

we've got the best cut man

in London, ain't we?

And what if it's broken?

He fights with a broken fist!

Work with me here, Jesus!

Jesus? I'm a lot of things,

Adam, but the first son of God

ain't one of them and I can't

work f*cking miracles.

It ain't broken.

You feel that?

- I can't feel nothin'.

- I'll put some extra padding

on your knuckles,

pack it in nice and tight.

- If the board finds out...

- They ain't gonna find out.

- No one is going to find out!

- If they do, it's a problem!

It's a big, big problem,

for all of us!

Well then, it's your job

and his job to make sure

this doesn't look anything like

a problem. And fast!

Hang on, okay.

We've all got licenses, yeah?

It's how I pay me bills.

It's how I feed me

f*cking family.

Alright Paul,

what are you saying?

Give me a chance.

Right... it's pretty f*cking ugly

is what it is.

Ugly? He's split his f*cking

knuckles open!

He said it was an accident.

That's what we're going with,

is it?

Well, take your pick.

Works out the same for us

either way, don't it?

Now, do you want me to get on

with this?

Or are we gonna stand

around here

pointing the f*cking finger

at each other?

Ah, you're right.

- Yeah...

- You're right, look...

Look... I'm sorry, D, alright?

You're one of the toughest guys

I know.

But seriously, lads, we need to

think about calling this fight!

We ain't calling nothing!

- Can you move your fingers?

- Can you make a fist,

'cause that's all we need

right now.

You're not wrapping his hands

if there's glass in there, Adam!

Then you'd better get a move on!

- Fill that up. Cold.

- Alright.

And I need ice.

Whatever you can get.

- I'm on it.

- No, not you, David.

I need you to man that door.

No one gets in.

That door stays shut!

f*ck!

Hold that there.

Good boy.

- Paul...

- Half in there.

The other half, there.

When they get here, no one say

anything about this, alright?

Coach, I promise I didn't do it

on purp...

Hey. No, no, no, no.

Listen, look at me.

Look at me.

It's alright. It's done now.

But we ain't.

I'm gonna wrap your right hand

first, alright?

You do not let Cain see it!

You put your hands down

by your sides.

You don't shake hands with him.

You don't bump fists.

You do nothing.

Yeah?

Whatever they've paid him,

whatever they've promised

him... they ain't got our number.

Nah. Not tonight.

This one's still ours.

We've come too far for this

to be where we fall.

Ain't we?

Yeah.

This fight ain't over before

it's begun, is it?

No, coach.

- What was that?

- I said 'no, coach'.

That's right.

Robbie?

Yeah.

This is still our night.

Nothing, nothing!

Not them, not this...

it's not gonna stop us.

This fight's ours.

Heads up, they're coming.

- Yeah, we know.

- I mean they're rocking up now.

- No, they're early.

- I mean they're here.

- I'm gonna need more time.

- I'll try and buy you some.

- How much do you need?

- Hmm... maybe ten minutes.

I don't think I can buy

you that.

Listen, maybe if everyone

stopped talking at me,

I could work a little

bit faster?

Leave it with me.

Ah, f*ck...

David.

This ain't between us, Dave.

But we're cool, right?

You're early, mate.

I thought we could get

this over with quicker.

You know, no point

longing it out.

I'm afraid Mr Douglas

isn't ready to see you.

Come on, fam.

You're gonna have to wait... fam.

There ain't nothin' in there

I ain't seen before, man.

Let's not make this awkward,

David, alright?

Cain?

Cain, any chance we could maybe

get a few words for the cameras?

Yeah, yeah.

We are a little early.

You know me. Be happy to.

Great. If we can just get you

over here please, mate.

We'll be very quick, I promise.

Oh, you take as long

as you need.

Alright.

Don't worry. We're not putting

this out.

You okay?

Yeah. Yeah, thanks.

Well, you owe me one.

- Okay, are we good to go?

- In three... two...

We're here with seasoned veteran

of the ring, Cain Ikande.

Cain, seeing you in

Trevor Kingsley's corner tonight

will be coming as somewhat

of a surprise

to many of both

your and his fans...

Can you tell us something

about that decision?

Look, what I can

tell you, Vince,

is the fans are in for

a fight tonight.

My guy's prepared. Trust me.

Of that there can be no doubt.

But on that note,

you came into the Kingsley

camp on... what was it,

- three weeks' notice?

- Yeah. Yeah, that's right.

How does that play into

the strategy facing your old

training partner,

Derek Douglas, tonight?

Look, I know how he moves.

I know how he thinks.

You see, before I came in,

Trevor prepared for a different

fight. Two, actually.

They both stepped down and yeah,

Derek stepped up, but...

it ain't going his way tonight.

The belt stays with the king.

And with the long history

between you and the Douglas camp

coming to a head tonight,

what does it mean

for your future in the ring?

Look, it's gonna be

what it's gonna be, man.

You're gonna have to wait

and see, alright?

Cain Ikande, thank you so much

for your time.

We look forward to seeing you

back in the ring very soon.

Barry, it's back to you

at ringside.

- Cut it there.

- Thank you, Cain.

Cain, that was awesome!

Cut the bullshit, man.

We ain't got time

for this, alright?

Is this thing happening or what?

Thanks, man.

Okay.

What, you lot can't say hello?

Well then, Cain.

Who invited you?

You don't want to deal

an old friend in, no?

Nah, you're too rich for us now.

With your little side hustle

and all.

Things change, man.

Or do people change?

People learn.

Then they change.

Or is it the other way around,

I forget.

Well, I'm out.

If you really want to join,

take a seat, fella.

Yeah? What's the game?

I think that's the question

we've all been asking,

ain't it boys?

Let's just do this, man.

- What's good, bro?

- Hey, hey, hey! Oi!

Oh, man's got fire now, yeah?

What is it, then?

- You tell me.

- I'm standing right here, fam.

Not in here, gentlemen, please.

Nah, we're good.

How was Cyprus?

That knee alright now, or do you

want me to have a look at it?

I could go twelve rounds

and not even break a sweat.

You ain't even fighting tonight

and you're already sweatin'.

Must be the temperature

in the room or somethin'.

Hotter than usual.

Gentlemen.

This a bad time?

Ha...

No, no. Everything's fine.

- So, who's coming with me?

- Yeah, that's me.

Harry, you on your way?

Good luck tonight, Derek.

Cheers, Harry.

Man's looking calm.

Yeah, that's 'cause man is calm.

What were you expectin'?

Big fight for you.

I know how you handle situations

like this.

- And what is this?

- Well, this is the game, fam.

But you've been playing it

your whole life.

You know how it works.

That's probably why you're so

chill, considering.

Considering?

I ain't got a bother

in the world.

I ain't sweating you.

Yeah, we all know

that ain't true.

If you're talking about you

selling us out,

nah, I didn't expect that.

I thought we were good,

me and you.

No?

Sure.

Yo, is that tape regulation?

- It's good.

- Yeah? Let me take a look.

- You don't need to see it, Cain.

- I would like to see it.

You ain't answered the question.

Listen, the tape's good,

alright?

It's what I always use.

Same tape I used to wrap

your hands every day

under the arches.

My mistake.

If you'd just let me get on

with my job, yeah?

We've all got a job

to do here, man.

But what's yours?

'Cause I feel like

you've got something to say

but you keep dodging

the question.

It's the fact you have

to ask me.

Oi, hold up a second, man.

We've got no time

for your games, Cain, alright?

- No...

- You've proved your point.

For real, what are you doing?

Is there another problem,

Mr Ikande?

Seven years, fifteen fights,

you ain't never wrapped my hands

like that.

Ain't your hands I'm wrapping

anymore, is it?

In twenty-five years,

no one's ever questioned

how I wrap my fighters' hands.

Not even you.

Well, now I am.

That's why I'm here, right?

To ask questions,

not to answer them.

I'm just saying

I didn't see those hands.

You've been in the room

long enough.

What's the big deal, man?

You've barely started.

If you keep stopping me like

this, I won't finish, will I?

What's a couple of wraps

between friends?

It's a waste of time

is what it is.

- I think we all agree.

- I think it's a fair request.

Yeah, it is.

But is it really important,

Mr Ikande?

Look, better now

than later on, right?

Otherwise you'll have to start

all over again.

I'm just saying,

I think that's pretty fair.

I think that's considerate.

Bloody hell, lad.

Let the man do his job

so we can all get on

with our lives, will ya?

Yeah.

Alright, you happy?

Nothing there.

- And the rest.

- What are you looking for, Cain?

- A fair fight.

- Yeah, so were we.

And then we lost that when

you booked a flight to Cyprus.

Yes, can you kindly remove

the wrap?

I must object, I'm sorry.

You object?

What, you guilty or somethin'?

This ain't no courtroom.

You ain't on trial.

Well, ain't today

just full of surprises?

Yeah, ain't it just?

I don't see a problem.

- You don't?

- There's been no foul play.

That sh*t don't look good to me.

That's not your concern,

now, is it?

Now the clock's been ticking

since you got here.

Now, if you don't mind,

gentlemen,

- I'd like to just carry on.

- Let's see.

Er, I'm sorry, Adam, I think

we should have that looked at.

There's no point in turning

this into something

it doesn't need to be.

It's just old wounds reopened.

Yeah, they hurt the most,

don't they?

They look fresh to me, certainly

since the medical, correct?

Well, yeah, he's worked hard.

It's nothing. Just a little bit

of extra pad work is all.

I may have to make an elective

decision on this.

On what?

To let me finish the damn job?

Look, no rule's been broken,

alright?

And we've all seen fighters

go into the ring

with worse injuries than this

and this ain't even an injury!

It's just a stupid scratch!

Yeah, but I have to think

about the safety

of the fighters, Adam.

You know that, hm?

I'm not medically qualified

to make that call.

There ain't no call to be made.

We've got the best cut man

right here.

Yeah.

If my fighter's happy,

then I'm happy.

They're clean,

I've done it myself.

And you know Adam's

gonna wrap 'em proper.

Yeah, no, I understand that,

Paul, but with all due respect,

you work for the fighter,

I work for the board.

Yeah, and he works

for the promoter.

And if this fight

gets called, well...

It just saves you

the big 'L' that's comin'.

You know, the one

that was always comin'.

Look, first bell

is in forty-five minutes.

We've already lost five minutes.

I haven't even started wrapping

and I've got to get

my fighter ready and warm.

Yeah, but if we don't

have due diligence,

there won't be a fight.

Look, I want this fight

to go ahead.

Yeah. I mean, there's God

knows how many people out there

waiting to see him get spark

out, so I'd have to agree.

And I'd hate to disappoint.

That's more of a you thing.

Gentlemen, excuse us a moment.

David... can you and I have

a quick word?

Yeah, I guess I've gotta talk

to my guys too, don't I?

Look, Cain... here, Cain...

Look, you... you don't have

to do any of this.

Yeah, you're right.

I don't.

Yo, yeah...

Get him cleaned up

before they get here.

Listen, I've got something

to tell you.

Nah, it's nothing like that.

It's, um...

my man's trying, yeah? Yeah.

No, I'm not gassing.

You sent me here to do a job,

I'm doing the job,

you listening, or what?

Why, what's he saying?

Don't listen to him, man.

He's trying to get in your head.

Listen, Derek, I can still get

us back on track, alright?

But I need you to be cool.

This really is not a fight

you want to...

- Coach, I'm cool.

- Alright.

You got this in the bag,

trust me.

No, I'm not gassing. Bruv!

It's still our moment.

He ain't gonna take this from

us, I promise, alright?

They're not gonna take

this from us.

They've got too much riding

on this

and we've worked too hard

for this.

Fifteen more minutes.

That's all...

- No!

- Alright...

Yeah...

Not now, Derek, alright?

This is where we've landed...

Right? This is what we've got

to work with.

I'm telling you the truth,

alright?

What d'you mean?

It's calm.

Look, I told you,

I know these guys.

I ain't given 'em nothing, man.

I'm with you lot.

Alright, look, I've gotta go,

but trust, we got this, yeah?

In a bit.

- I understand your position...

- I can't risk my licence

- and I don't want to risk yours.

- You're not.

It's been cleared

by the doctor on paper.

That's all anyone really

cares about. You're safe.

Well, I can't pretend

that I didn't see it.

There are too many eyes

in the room.

Yeah, and we don't want any more

coming in, do we?

The more we stand here

talking about it,

the more time we lose. That's...

that's not good for my fighter.

Yeah. Ain't our fault.

Ain't our problem.

Cain, nothing was a problem

until you showed up.

Gentlemen, gentlemen...

Let's just get this dealt with.

If the fight has to be called,

there's a lot of people

that need to know about this

sooner rather than later.

You ain't told anyone else,

have ya?

This fight ain't getting called,

right?

Look, there's no point

in panicking anyone

when nothing's gonna happen.

Evening, gentlemen.

May I?

That's pretty.

Can you, um, do that?

Thank you.

Look at me. Can you feel that?

- Yeah? You feel this?

- Mhm.

Uh huh. This?

Yeah.

These are gonna need stitches.

Which ain't happening, right?

I couldn't clear you if you did.

I see you've glued them.

Mm, which is fair play.

Well, they are starting

to open up a little.

Well, I'll do 'em fresh.

Under the pads and the gloves,

that should hold enough

for a fight,

and that's all we need.

Yeah.

Do you want to tell me

what really caused this?

Yeah, the same as I told

Bernard.

A bit of extra pad work.

Are you sure?

Yeah, sure.

I'm thinking of your fighter.

Yeah, I know.

Sure. Any lidocaine?

Nah. Not something

I carry with me.

Good. It could be present

in the urine

and I wouldn't want

to take the chance.

What-what can we do for you?

It's dry. It's clean.

I'm gonna wrap his hand

up really tight.

Put some extra padding

on the knuckles.

Ten ounces of glove...

nothing can get through that.

Look, give us something.

- Have you sterilised the wound?

- Yeah, full saline flush.

- Adrenaline?

- Yeah, a little.

Show me what you've got.

Er... standard.

One in one thousand.

Should be fine.

And he'll piss clean.

Any hemostat?

Only in the Vas, but that's not

gonna help us.

- Thrombin?

- I didn't wanna risk it.

Well, it should be fine.

Look, it's not great.

The risk of infection

is really high. I don't...

Adam... Adam!

Freddie's coming back.

What, Freddie? Why the hell

would you speak to Freddie?

Well, I didn't. I want this

fight to go ahead

- as much as you do.

- What the f*ck is goin' on?

It's forty minutes to fight time

and I'm hearing

you've called my f*cking

doctors out!

It's forty minutes from fight

time and I'd appreciate it

if you didn't turn this into any

more of a circus than it is...

I'll turn it into whatever

the f*ck I like!

My circus pays your bills!

Do you know who pays

my bills, eh?

The sponsors, the endorsements,

the investors,

two million

pay-per-view customers

and fifty-thousand punters

out there

waiting for that c**t

to throw a punch!

So he's walking out in forty

minutes. End of conversation!

- Alright, Freddie, Freddie...

- Works for me.

This is your show,

but the board has every right

to refuse to have a fight

if there's gonna be any risk

- to the fighter...

- He's a f*cking boxer!

He punches people's heads off

for a livin'!

Show me your hand, son.

Are you f*cking joking?

I've got f*cking deeper

scratches on my bollocks

after a session

with my f*cking missus!

I've lost two fighters

to tonight's event.

I ain't cancelling

a f*cking third now!

Do I need to remind you

what kind of opportunity

- I'm giving you and your boy?

- No, I'm happy to go...

Then fix him up!

And get him out there!

Anyone breathes a word of this

and I will f*cking castrate ya!

Yeah, you too!

This never f*cking happened!

Well, if we all want to get paid

tonight, you heard the man.

There is still

a risk of infection.

Well, any cut out

there's got a risk of infection.

The wound's clean.

The dressings are sterile.

And if the fight

goes the distance...

It ain't going the distance.

If the fight goes the distance,

he'll be out there at most,

what, an hour from the bell.

I'm sorry, if I clear this,

if I clear this...

...you come and see me

straight after.

- Yeah, we can arrange that.

- That wasn't a question.

Come here. Come on.

Do you want to fight tonight?

Well, I'm going to need

to hear it.

Look at my hand.

I've been doing this since

I was a yout.

If I say this one's alright,

trust me. I'm alright.

Best of luck tonight.

Thank you.

Straight after.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Alright, let's get

you wrapped up.

How's your hand?

It's alright.

Can you make a fist?

Yeah.

Alright. Let's get

you wrapped up.

Your arse must have been going

5p-50p back there, boy.

Still... you gotta fight

the champ tonight.

You know you're getting

smoked, right?

Come on, bro. You should

know me better than that.

I'm just saying, maybe

you should have gone

with the no-contest

when you had the chance.

Is that supposed to be

a threat or something?

That's a warning.

D, he's going to hurt you, man.

If you're the best he's had

to train with,

then I think everybody

in this room knows

it should be a quick night.

Is this...

is that what you lot

always thought of me?

Did you even see the odds

on you?

Hm?

You wouldn't be here if you had.

And believe me, I do know you.

And now Kingsley does too.

- What have you told them?

- What do you think, man?

Nah, you're better

than that, bro.

I dunno.

Am I?

What happened?

After all them years,

all the blood, all the sweat.

What happened to us?

What happened to you?

- Oh, fam, please...

- Dunno about 'fam', 'fam' what?

Nah, nah, don't call me 'fam',

bro. We ain't family no more.

They called, I answered.

You'd have done the same thing.

Wouldn't he?

Nah, see that's how I know

you don't know me,

- 'cause I don't move like that.

- That's your choice.

Maybe that's your failing.

I'm not gonna lie to you, man,

it's a good life.

Man's got a gym, pool, a chef.

What you got? Some dirty gym

under the arches in Brixton?

That dirty gym gave you... this.

Is that what you tell the kids?

I did this. Me.

Where are your fighters, hm?

Where are your champions?

You'll see one tonight.

Walking back from the ring.

And there it is.

You see, D, there's your

f*cking answer.

You see, that seat

you're sitting in? That's mine!

And you know it!

I'm the better fighter

and yet you're the one

walking to the ring tonight.

You're the one fighting

for a belt you know

- you can't f*cking win!

- What do you want from me?

The truth, man!

- The truth is you were injured.

- That's bullshit!

You ain't takin' something

into the ring

you ain't trained hard enough!

Your words!

This should have been my night,

man!

I was trying to protect ya,

so you could fight another day.

That's what any good coach

would do!

You think you're protecting him?

He's gonna get m*rder*d tonight.

I could have been a...

I could have been

a f*cking champion, man.

What, so you're looking

for an apology?

I'm looking for some

accountability! Anything!

I made a decision, Cain.

And I stand by it.

Cain, I think

you're forgetting...

I'm undefeated.

How many Ls have you got

on your record?

How many fights have you got

on yours?

I'm thirteen and '0', G.

That '0' becomes a '1' tonight.

All because he put

the wrong guy in.

Makes sense, though. You always

were the favourite son.

- No, Cain. That's not how it...

- I would've had a f'king chance!

You took that from me! For him!

Yours was slim at best,

and with that...

slim-to-none. You're gonna be

flat on that canvas tonight,

just like the first time

we fought.

You talkin' about the amateurs?

I'm surprised you remember

that night.

- Is-is he...?

- He was a junior.

You were five years

older than him.

I still am.

He had no business

fighting me in the amateurs.

Matter of fact...

...why did you put him

in there to lose?

You think it's gonna be

any different tonight?

You're sending your favourite

son to the front line

knowing he ain't

coming back alive.

Listen, the call went out,

you weren't fit to fight.

Call came in and Kingsley

didn't see it that way.

And even if I was...

would you have picked me?

Yeah...

See, my boys see something in me

that you clearly never did.

Cain, they ain't your boys.

So I hope they're paying

you really well.

'Cause once they're done with

you, they're gonna drop you

- quicker than you can jump.

- Yeah?

I'd have done it for free.

You lot act surprised when man

looks for something different.

Look at you! You're old.

Your gym is old. Methods... old.

My methods work.

And you wouldn't be here

if it weren't for that gym.

Are you forgetting who bailed

you out

when you couldn't make rent?

When you couldn't pay electric?

That gym is only here

because of me!

I am the only fighter you had

that ever really made money,

and yet you put him

in to fight over me?

- Make it make sense, man!

- I'm making bank tonight.

You're only making bank because

Kingsley brings bank, chill out.

I'm still making more money than

you ever made as a journeyman.

Yeah?

Wasn't good enough for your

brother though, was it?

- Don't.

- Darius Douglas.

OG journeyman, roadman... my guy,

- you couldn't even touch me!

- Come on, Cain.

It makes sense that you're

talking sh*t about him

when he ain't in the room.

He ain't even

in the postcode, man.

I know it. You know it.

Adam knows it.

Cain, I beg you,

stop talking sh*t

- before I make it long for you!

- Ah, beg.

My brother used to wipe

the blood from your nose

when you could barely even wipe

your own arse.

I'll give you that.

I remember him driving me home

from the amateurs.

I got blood on his seat.

He nearly f*cking k*lled me.

Yeah, but he didn't,

'cause I said it was mine.

- Yeah, you took that hit for me.

- Took it, bro?

He made me clean his car

for a year!

All because of your stupid

f*cking nose!

Your brother was a talent, man.

He was a real contender.

He had a chance. You...

- you ain't him.

- Cain, why you doing this to me?

Nah, why are you doing

this to me now?

I hand it to him, man.

He gave it all up for you.

I rate that.

But this f*cking guy...

You really think you can

save every kid, don't you?

Do you even think about

the ones you let go?

His brother was one.

I'm just another one, right?

Collateral.

D, I dunno man, maybe you should

do the smart thing too,

'cause trusting this guy

ain't the move.

Listen, Cain, I hope

for everyone's sake

you ain't here

when my brother lands.

But he ain't here.

Where is he, hm?

Back on tag?

Having to watch his baby bro's

fight on TV?

Cain, I promise you,

I'll knock you out in here

and still have enough

for Kingsley.

Fam, give me one reason, please.

I'm giving you

a reason now, dickhead!

Bruv, I'm still here!

What you sayin'?

- Don't chat to me like that!

- Come on, then!

Everybody, calm down!

We are professionals!

Well, he shouldn't have

made it personal.

Listen, there's only one man

in here fighting tonight,

alright, and that's him.

Now if you'd all just let me

f*cking finish!

You want a fight, Cain,

let's talk to Freddie.

Let's set something up, yeah?

Least we can get a pay day

out of it.

I'm calm, man.

You might want to talk

to your boy, though.

I think you just know

that you ain't got sh*t on me.

You know what, I rate that

in you, I always have, man.

Takes a brave man to go out

there knowing he's gonna lose.

But you know where you get

that from though, don't you?

Douglas Boys, brave to a fault.

I'm just saying, man...

don't be like him.

Bad decisions. Bad outcomes.

Alright, how's that feeling?

Yeah, it's alright.

Let's get you finished up.

Alright.

I'm saying these are good to go.

Happy, Mr Ikande?

- That's a subjective question.

- Well, I meant...

I know what you meant.

Yeah, I'm good.

Right, well... if there

are no objections,

I am happy to sign this off.

I wish you the very best

of luck, Derek.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Look, I...

I didn't come here

for this, man.

- So what did you come here for?

- Answers.

Real answers.

Cain...

I know.

D, say hi to your bro

for me, yeah?

It's your night,

it's your night.

You got him signed off?

That's all that matters, yeah?

Yeah...

I said we'd handle it

and we handled it, right?

- Come on, no, Derek. Enough.

- D, listen to him.

Nothing you can do now is gonna

get him here any quicker.

We've lost a lot of time.

We've gotta get you ready,

mentally, physically.

Get your focus back where it

needs to be, mate. On the fight.

- What, did we handle it, yeah?

- Yeah, they're gone.

- We're signed off.

- It's been dealt with.

Nah. It's been dealt with

for now.

It's over, alright? Nothing

matters now except the fight.

Listen, that wasn't on me.

That was on you.

- Alright.

- You let him come in here,

spit in our faces and you barely

said a word.

I said enough. We've got to

pick our fights very carefully.

That one had nothin' in it for

us, alright? So, let it go.

What has happened to you?

Where's your f*cking pride?

Standing right in front of me.

About to take...

Nah, nah, nah, nah,

don't try all that.

Since we got here,

something's been off.

- With what?

- With you, and I can feel it.

Feel what?

If you didn't want him here,

then why didn't you

just say that?

Cain? That was out of our hands.

No, not Cain!

What-what you sayin'?

I'm saying I didn't hear

you say a word

when he started talking sh*t

about my brother.

That weren't about your brother.

I wanted to get you wrapped

and get that bad energy

out of the room,

'cause look at what it's doing

to you. It's eating you up!

And this? This sh*t,

this ain't you no more.

Alright? You've got to get rid

of that anger.

'Cause if you ain't right

in here,

what do you think's gonna happen

out there?

You've got to pull

it together, Derek,

or else he's gonna eat

you alive!

What, you don't think

I can do it, do any of you?

- That's not what I'm saying.

- D, we wouldn't be here if not!

He's right, Del.

We're all here for you.

Only, you're not making it very

easy for us right now, son.

Paul, all I wanted

was fifteen more minutes.

Yeah, and you got it!

You got your fifteen minutes.

Not how it should have happened,

but you got it.

And he still ain't here yet.

We've got, what?

Thirty, maybe, what...

...twenty minutes left. Twenty

minutes to get that fire back.

Look, we've had a bit

of excitement, lads, yeah?

It's always the waiting around

that drives him nuts.

He's always in my corner!

- We're in your corner.

- We are your corner.

You don't get it, whatever.

But I'm calling him once more

and then I'm done.

D, please, just listen

to us, okay?

- Just think about the fight now.

- I am thinking about the fight.

What do you think

I'm thinking about?

Whatever. Take it.

Switch it off.

There you go, you happy?

It's off.

I said you have to pick

your fights carefully, alright?

Do not pick 'em with us.

You need to stay warm.

I'll keep an eye on him now.

I'm alright.

It's gonna help when you

when get out there, okay?

Look, I don't need to tell

you this, we do it every time.

- Just put it on.

- And I'm telling you I'm warm,

- I'm alright.

- No, Derek, you're not warm.

Put it on, please.

Come on, let's get that

core temperature up.

It's alright.

- It's nothing.

- Keep goin', D.

Relax, Derek, alright?

Just relax.

You're-you're thinking about it,

alright? Don't.

I've got a lot

to think about, Adam!

You let him get into your head

and now look what's happened.

Yeah, but I thought

we handled it?

I didn't want

to give him nothing.

Because you had nothin' for him.

No, I just didn't want any more

bloodshed in the room,

that's all.

No more anger.

Alright... just, look...

that's on me, not you.

So you're the only one who's

allowed to be angry about it?

I'm not angry.

I am. You should be as well.

What's that ever done

for you, eh?

And what do you think it's gonna

do for you tonight?

He's right, D. You don't

fight good when you're angry.

Tonight ain't about

looking back.

It's about us moving forward.

Alright? Now, get back

to skipping.

Nah, I'm done.

Derek, you're still too cold

for this, alright? I said skip.

He's right, D. You're going to

pull something or tear something

before we even get out there.

As if that's our biggest

f*cking problem.

Do you know what?

Let him shadow.

As long as he's moving.

But listen, Derek, just bring it

down a level, that's all I ask.

You've got nothing to prove

to any of us in here.

What is it? What's wrong,

what's wrong?

- I'm too hot.

- We'll get you some water.

Get him some water, alright?

A cold one. And some ice.

- Get him some ice.

- It's too hot, man...

Here.

Oh, what?

Look, I said I was hot.

I just wanna take this off.

Breathe, Derek, alright?

You're panicking.

Relax, D, alright?

We got you, buddy.

Stop calling me 'D'.

My name's Derek.

Derek, yeah, Derek, of course.

Hey look, just drink

a little bit.

- I don't want to.

- Just sip it! Sip it slowly.

No, no, no, no, no. You drink it

however you want to drink it,

alright, just breathe.

It's all good.

It's not good, Adam. This isn't

good. Look! Is this good?

Okay, okay...

Everyone always wants to tell me

f*cking eat this,

drink this, piss...

I know myself. I know myself!

Yes. Yes you do.

But right now, I don't care what

happens in this room

as long as it makes you happy

out there.

I promise you, we're gonna be

okay with it, alright?

Alright, because we're here

for you. We're here for you.

Alright?

I can't do this.

It's alright, you don't have to.

Like I said, you don't have to.

No, I mean I can't do this.

I can't go out there.

Listen, we'll treat this like

every other day in the office.

Alright? Why don't you take

a few minutes?

Get the noise of the day out

of your head, alright? Breathe.

Coach, I've messed up, ain't it?

I've messed up bad.

No, no... no, no, you haven't.

You haven't.

Alright, you haven't.

But right now we need

to focus on going out there

and cleaning up.

I can't.

How many times have I heard

you say that before, eh?

Nearly every fight,

from when you was a boy.

But you do. Every single time

you go out there

and you clean up

because that's what you do!

What if he's right?

What if everyone's right?

Derek, what if you're wrong?

Fourteen years it's taken us

to get here.

Fourteen years and a perfect

professional record.

There will be people who will

come in and out of your life,

tell you...

'You can't do this'.

You cannot be one of 'em.

Coach, he's got in my head.

I feel...

I don't feel good.

No. No.

I know, but come on, Derek.

We're about to go to w*r.

Alright?

And in the final moments,

I've seen great men fall

and lesser men rise.

You have everything you need.

- No. I don't have everything.

- No...

No, everything.

They got into your head, Derek,

but they did not get

into your heart.

How about we get you

gloved up, eh?

Come on, you always feel better

with your gloves on.

- Yeah, coach.

- Yeah?

You had us worried

for a minute there, son.

Right, get the gloves.

I just wanna take a minute.

Yeah. You do whatever you need

to do, alright?

Before we get the gloves on,

yeah?

Once they're on,

they're not coming off.

Good work, son.

Now we're getting somewhere.

Alright, it's nearly first bell.

Let's get our sh*t together.

Ah... ah...

Leave a message.

Leave a message.

F... ah!

Alright, have we got everything?

Yes boss.

Waiting on you, chief.

Alright, I need you both

to do something for me.

Whatever you need.

Get the f*ck out.

You what?

Where d'you want us to go?

Sure.

Okay.

Adam, we're just the other side

of that door, okay?

Leave a message.

Derek?

Copy that. Over.

I lost count the amount of kids

like you walked into my gym.

All wanting to be the next Ali

or Sugar Ray.

And as a coach,

you know you... you dream of...

finding that one kid

that's gonna make it.

That one kid that's gonna be

your first champion.

That one hungry kid.

You can spend a lifetime looking

and never find 'em.

I ain't nothing special.

And yet here we are.

Couldn't be any closer

to that belt,

short of putting it

round your waist.

Nah, man. You've made a mistake.

I ain't that one.

There was another.

A lot like you.

But...

...he went another way.

Well then, you should have

picked him, like he said.

Nah.

No, Cain's a f*cking

good fighter.

He's sharp. He's fast.

He's smart.

But he ain't a champion.

Now, your brother...

He had what it takes to make it.

You and he...

you come from this place

of pain.

And that pain

became your strength.

And that strength is why

you both had...

I dunno, 'it'.

Do you really think he could

have been a champion?

Yeah.

Yeah...

if things had been different.

So, is that your problem?

That he let you down?

That he could have been your

champion but he threw it away?

And you just ain't... you ain't

forgave him for it or something?

I've got nothing but love

for your brother.

He never let me down.

He never let you down either,

did he?

Well, where is he?

You've taken him into every

fight you've had.

At least give him that.

Just a shame I had to watch him

throw it all away

because of one...

stupid mistake.

Adam, it weren't a mistake, man.

He was just protecting us.

He just wanted her pain to stop.

I never blamed him for that.

I just wish there could've been

another way.

Yeah, there was.

But I was just too...

young.

I was too weak.

Look, that stuff was going on

all the time.

And I always just hid away

and listened,

and I did the same thing

that night.

Don't blame yourself, Derek,

alright? You were young.

And he was consumed with anger.

Like your father was.

And I could never get that anger

out of him.

But I swore...

I swore I would never let

it do the same to you.

I just didn't want to be scared

like that again.

I should have helped him,

or done something.

What, and then I'd be about to

wrap some other kid's hands?

And yous two would have been

just some other poor kids

that I couldn't save?

I didn't want that

for you, Derek.

And neither did he.

You know, not every hungry kid

can be a champion.

But every champion

was once a hungry kid.

He gave up his chance so you

could have yours, Derek.

What more can you ask of him?

I-I think I just want

to make it up to him.

And you can do that tonight.

Tonight is your chance

to say thank you.

I don't think I can do it

without him though.

And that's why you have to.

So, what now?

Well, that's up to you.

I support whatever

you want, Derek.

But if you're asking me...

I say we get you gloved up.

- Yeah?

- Yeah.

Alright son, come on.

Here.

Left...

Yeah, I know...

always left first.

Since when you was a boy.

I still have no idea why.

But you know what?

I think I like it like that.

Yep, Charlie, copy that.

I'm afraid now's

not a good time.

I'm sh**ting the walkout.

Feel free to walk back

the way you came.

You were told ten o'clock.

It's...

It just means not now,

love, okay?

This is ridiculous.

What the hell? David, you sent

my camera away.

Mr Douglas has asked not

to be disturbed right now.

Well, Mr Douglas needs to

remember he is under contract.

How many times have we been

through this?

Every time, I think.

Tom, he's gonna walk out

when he's ready.

- It's nearly ten.

- It's not ten.

I don't need this right now.

David, ten o'clock, yeah?

Not 10:01. Not 10:05.

Ten o'clock!

Come on man, you-you owe

me one, yeah?

Put it on a tab.

I'm coming back. Make sure

he's ready to go.

Ten. Ten!

Ah, Jesus...

How's it feel in there?

I don't feel nothin'.

Yeah, well I can.

Kingsley's gonna feel it

and all. They'll all feel it.

Yeah!

Come on, we can do better

than that!

There you go!

That's what I'm talking about,

right, stick and move!

You can't hurt

what you can't hit!

Ha!

It's all in there.

Now don't think about it.

Let's go.

Yes!

All them hours...

All them hours of training.

This is what it's about!

Ain't no one taking

this away from us.

Not Trevor Kingsley.

Not Cain Ikande.

And definitely not you!

It's not the feeling

in your hands.

It's the feeling in your heart.

That's what's gonna carry us

through to the ring.

Okay, okay, I've given you

the benefit of the doubt.

You said you'd be ready for ten.

And I am.

However, Mr Douglas isn't.

Please just go in there and tell

him we need to walk now.

I told you, he walks

when he's ready.

That is not how this works!

David, come on!

We're going out live, we have

sponsors, we have a schedule.

Do you know, you're really

putting me in the sh*t here?

I'm sure it pays

the same either way.

Yes, it does! It's just I may

never get paid again!

All the greatest rewards are on

the other side of risk and fear.

You've got to take that risk.

You've got to face that fear.

Just tell me how long

he's gonna be.

I guess it's time.

Yeah, it's your call.

Always been your call.

Is it time?

Are you ready?

Yeah, I'm ready.

Then it's time.

Coach, listen...

It was you, you know?

Like, you...

you know what I'm trying

to say, right?

I appreciate it.

I know.

Nah, like I appreciate... you.

Let's go.

Are you moving yet?

- He's still not got his robe on.

- Robbie...

Copy that.

Gloves, please.

David, he's here.

Get this to him

as quickly as you can.

Of course.

Ladies and gentlemen!

And now for the moment

you've all been waiting for...

I was wrong...

when I said I didn't want you to

be anything like your brother.

Because you're exactly like him.

And that makes me happy.

Now you go out there...

and say thank you.

Weighing 206 pounds,

from Brixton, London, England...

the challenger...

Diamond... Derek... Dooooouglass!