Khris Davis delivers an acceptable performance in this fairly unremarkable and straightforward biographical film about the famously mysterious former world heavyweight champion. The story begins with his early years, when, as a large young man (played by Austin David Jones), he finds that using his fists is often easier than thinking things through. This naturally leads to some time spent in juvenile detention, where he meets "Doc" (Forest Whitaker), who gives him a break after he lashes out at someone who stole his sneakers and enrolls him in a boxing gym. What follows is essentially a recounting of known events. His string of undefeated matches, the progression from a local fighter to a major title challenger, moves along quickly before we meet the adult version of the character, married to Nancy (Sonja Soon) but unfaithful during their marriage. Boxing isn't his only passion, however, and after losing to Muhammad Ali (Sullivan Jones), he decides to retire and become a preacher. He finances his own church and a gym to help disadvantaged young people find direction, but then runs short of funds... This forces him to return to the ring – at age 45 – in an attempt to reclaim his title! Foreman was closely involved with this portrayal, so we can assume it’s largely accurate. To be fair, the filmmakers don't try to portray him as a saint; his flaws are visible, but somehow, for someone who must have lived such an intense and emotional life, the film feels rather subdued and gentle. The facts are presented, and there was an opportunity to explore more of the man’s character – and I felt it didn’t fully achieve that goal. It glossed over many of the key developmental stages of his life and personality, while spending too much time on less compelling or personal aspects of what was clearly a turbulent existence. Whitaker's performance is serviceable but not particularly memorable, and although some effort has been made to recreate the boxing matches, they lack the impact of those in the original "Rocky" (1976). It’s intriguing to see a professional athlete reconcile his past mistakes with his faith, but I thought this film had the potential to offer so much more than it ultimately does.

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