Debra Sandlund

Gladiator -- A corrupt promoter pits two friends against each other in the hard-hitting world of boxing.

One fought to win. The other fought to survive. Two friends are pitted against each other by a corrupt boxing promoter in a brutal battle that threatens to destroy their friendship and lives. Cuba Gooding, Jr. and James Marshall star as the talented amateurs who are exploited by the ruthless promoter Horn and his scout in the fight of their lives.

Tommy Riley has moved with his dad to Chicago from a 'nice place'. He keeps to himself, goes to school. However, after a street fight he is noticed and quickly falls into the world of illegal underground boxing - where punches can kill.

Tommy Riley has moved with his dad to Chicago from a 'nice place'. He keeps to himself, goes to school. However, after a street fight he is noticed and quickly falls into the world of illegal underground boxing - where punches can kill.