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They Fight

2026 · Film · 95 min

  • Drama
  • Action

Plot

Reformed ex-convict Walt Manigan returns home to rebuild his family with the love of his life, Ketta. His path leads him to a boxing gym inside a D.C. youth recreation center about to be closed. There, he works under the wise coach Slim to mentor a group of boys to train for the junior national boxing tournament, all leading to a showdown between best friends Quincey and Peanut as they battle for a spot on the U.S. Junior Olympic Team.

About They Fight

They Fight is a 2026 American sports drama film directed by Sheldon Candis and co-written by Andrew Renzi. It stars André Holland, Wendell Pierce, Samira Wiley, Anthony B. Jenkins, Toissaint Francois Battiste, and Mykelti Williamson. It is based on the 2018 documentary film of the same name. The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2026, and was released on Hulu on July 17.

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Cast

  • André HollandWalt
  • Samira WileyKetta
  • Wendell PierceSlim
  • Toussaint Francois BattisteQuincey
  • Anthony B. JenkinsPeanut
  • Mykelti WilliamsonCoach Mac
  • Tory J. MaloneTwin
  • J. Alphonse NicholsonTurk
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