The Fighter

The incredible true story of unlikely boxing champ ‘Irish’ Micky Ward, and his half-brother, Dicky Eklund, who weren’t going to give up on their shared dreams without a fight., Mark Wahlberg stars in Paramount Pictures’ inspirational docudrama exploring the remarkable rise of Massachusetts-born, junior welterweight title winner “Irish” Micky Ward. A determined pugilist whose career in the ring was shepherded by his loyal half-brother, Dicky (Christian Bale) — a hard-living boxer-turned-trainer whose own career in the ring was nearly sent down for the count due to drugs and crime — perennial underdog Irish Micky rebounded from a disheartening series of defeats to win both the WBU Intercontinental Lightweight title and the WBU Light Welterweight title thanks to a fierce combination of determination and hard work. David O. Russell directs from a script by 8 Mile’s Scott Silver and Paul Attanasio (The Bourne Ultimatum)., A look at the early years of boxer Irish Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s., With his career on the slide, boxer Micky Ward must choose between remaining loyal to his dysfunctional family, or striking out on his own., David O Russell directs the based-on-a-true-story tale of a talented boxer (Mark Wahlberg) struggling to emerge from the clingy influence of his overbearing family and realise his true potential, Mark Wahlberg stars in David O Russell’sOscar-winning biopic of the American welterweight boxer Micky Ward. Ward grew up in the supremely tough working-class neighbourhood of Lowell, Massachusetts, and, in the 90s, aimed for the classic escape from that environment – via boxing. Indeed, his brother Dicky Eklund once showed promise in the sport – but that was a decade ago, before he succumbed to drug addiction. Now the elder sibling is Micky’s coach and, keeping it in the family, his ferocious mother Alice (Melissa Leo) is acting as his manager. But do either of his ‘support staff’ have what it takes to unlock his full potential? Ward’s girlfriend Charlene thinks not and is agitating for change. Will the good-natured pugilist put ambition before blood loyalty? Bale and Leo both picked up Academy Awards for their supporting roles in the drama., Russell. the remarkable rise of Massachusetts-born, junior welterweight title winner “Irish” Micky Ward. A determined pugilist whose career in the ring was shepherded by his loyal half-brother, Dicky. Perennial underdog Irish Micky rebounded from a disheartening series of defeats to win both the WBU Intercontinental Lightweight title and the WBU Light Welterweight title thanks to a fierce combination of determination and hard work. Network Television Premiere, This fact-based drama follows boxer Micky Ward and his struggle to emerge from under the shadow of his half-brother Dicky Eklund, a former champion pugilist who lost his career to crack addiction., This drama depicts the incredible true story of boxer Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg) and his struggle to emerge from under the shadow of his half-brother Dicky Eklund (Christian Bale), a former champion pugilist who lost his career to crack addiction.