The movie South Paw is about Billy Hope, an undefeated
professional boxer. His wife, Maureen thinks that he should stop boxing while
he is doing well, she never enjoyed boxing being his career since it would
drain him mentally and injury him physically. Maureen was shot and killed by
Miguel’s brother. Miguel was an up-and-coming boxer. Billy then uses drugs and
alcohol to get his mind off of his deceased wife. Meanwhile Billy continues his
search for Hector, Miguel’s brother. Billy makes a mistake by attacking a
referee after losing a fight, ends up getting suspended, and loses his house,
belongings, and loses custody of his daughter, Leila. In the meantime he
obtains a job at a gym owned by Titus Wills, a seasoned boxer. Billy somehow
convinces Titus to be his trainer. Soon after, Billy’s former manager, Jordan
Mains lands him a fight with Miguel, who Jordan is currently managing. In the
end, Billy wins by a split-decision, and after is reunited with his daughter
Leila where she forgives him for his past mistakes.
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