Right Cross

Wheelchair-using fight promoter who was once the best in the business, now in poor health. He wields authority over his daughter Pat and resents Johnny Monterez's pride in his Mexican heritage. His stubborn pursuit of control drives much of the conflict as he fears losing status and influence.

Sean's daughter who has taken on many of her father's responsibilities and becomes romantically involved with Johnny Monterez. She navigates the tension between filial duty and love, challenging traditional gender roles within the boxing world.

A talented boxer of Mexican heritage who struggles with pride and fear of losing his career. He signs with Allan Goff for financial security, risking Pat's trust and his own integrity, and ultimately chooses self-sacrifice to protect loved ones.

A hard-drinking sports reporter who follows Johnny's career and serves as a foil and ally to Pat. He endures jail terms, reflecting the rough-and-tumble world around boxing. His friendship with Johnny and Pat anchors the film's emotional core.

A rival promoter who tries to steal Johnny away and offers lucrative deals for retirement. His schemes catalyze the conflict between loyalty and money, forcing Johnny to weigh the price of success.

Johnny's sister who challenges her brother's prejudice and stands at the crossroads of family loyalty and romance within a patriarchal boxing world.

The Monterez family matriarch, anchoring the household and embodying traditional values that support Johnny and Marina through turmoil.

A reporter who covers boxing and contributes to the press environment around Johnny's career, adding to the film's world of competition and spectacle.

A cast member associated with the boxing world, providing context to the social setting in which the film unfolds.

A sharp sports reporter following Johnny's career and covering the gym's happenings and promotional battles.

A seasoned reporter in the boxing circuit, providing coverage of the fighters' reputations and the promoter wars surrounding Johnny.

Another observer from the press pool, witnessing the tensions between Johnny, Pat, and Sean O'Malley.

A fourth member of the press corps tracking the boxing saga and the promotion's rivalries.