Punch is a welcome film, particularly important given the current challenges facing New Zealand boxing regarding homophobia and harmful masculine attitudes. Jordan Oosterhof, who portrays the boxer, clearly put in considerable effort to achieve the necessary physical condition for the role; however, Conan Hayes emerges as the true standout performer. The writing involving Conan Hayes was exceptional, demonstrating hi…

Punch is a welcome film, particularly given the current challenges faced by New Zealand boxing regarding homophobia and harmful masculine attitudes. Jordan Oosterhof, who portrays the boxer, clearly put in considerable effort to get into shape for the role, but Conan Hayes truly stands out as the movie's strongest performer. The scenes involving Conan Hayes were exceptionally well-handled, demonstrating his skill in …