Hitting Hard

In the grit-slicked world of the 1920s prizefighting circuit, Hitting Hard serves as a semi-autobiographical vehicle for the legendary Benny Leonard. The narrative follows a disciplined, technically proficient boxer who must navigate the treacherous waters of high-society expectations and the brutal reality of the ring. When he falls for a woman whose social standing makes his profession look like a stain, the protagonist is forced to choose between the physical glory of the knockout and the quiet respectability of a life outside the ropes. It is a story of class warfare fought with gloved fists, where every punch thrown is a desperate attempt to bridge the gap between the gym and the parlor.