A true-story about George Lee Martin (Gbenga Akinnagbe), who at the age of 18 received a 40-year sentence for robbery. He became known as an unbeatable prison boxer with the support of his best friend/cornerman, Doc (Jackson Rathbone), and his transgender female cellmate Crystal (Shawn-Caulin Young). He eventually turned down a chance at freedom by refusing an offer to fight for Team USA in the 1984 Olympics so he could stay with Crystal.