1 00:00:03,296 --> 00:00:04,964 This story is inspired by real events. 2 00:00:04,964 --> 00:00:07,800 The people and events shown are made up for artistic purposes. 3 00:00:07,800 --> 00:00:09,886 Any similarity to reality is purely coincidental. 4 00:00:47,423 --> 00:00:49,300 Dad had style, didn't he? 5 00:00:51,302 --> 00:00:55,723 I wish he could've seen me fight. I could've traveled with him. 6 00:00:56,849 --> 00:00:58,893 He was always asking about you, 7 00:00:59,811 --> 00:01:02,939 how you were, the fight, did you win, the restaurant. 8 00:01:02,939 --> 00:01:04,732 He wanted to know everything. 9 00:01:06,692 --> 00:01:07,527 And? 10 00:01:08,194 --> 00:01:09,195 And what? 11 00:01:09,821 --> 00:01:11,489 Have you decided then? 12 00:01:12,156 --> 00:01:15,410 - Not now, Vicente. Are you kidding me? - Yes, now, Oscar. Now. 13 00:01:15,993 --> 00:01:17,578 I'm not going back to the States. 14 00:01:18,287 --> 00:01:19,664 Why don't you think about it? 15 00:01:20,873 --> 00:01:24,085 Sure, they gave you your license back, but boxing's not better here. 16 00:01:24,711 --> 00:01:27,839 You can have a bigger career there, Titi. 17 00:01:27,839 --> 00:01:29,590 It's a completely different economy. 18 00:01:30,341 --> 00:01:33,970 The only way to have a career is to be heavyweight champion here first. 19 00:01:33,970 --> 00:01:36,723 Sure, sweetheart, but it might take some time. 20 00:01:40,017 --> 00:01:43,312 That's what I'll be. Argentinean Heavyweight Champion. 21 00:01:43,312 --> 00:01:44,814 You have to be patient. 22 00:01:44,814 --> 00:01:48,651 Patient and smart, Oscar. Did you see what the dollar is at? 23 00:01:49,986 --> 00:01:52,697 I'll make myself known and get the fight, you'll see. 24 00:01:52,697 --> 00:01:54,240 The title fight. 25 00:01:54,240 --> 00:01:56,784 - How? - How did Cassius Clay do it? 26 00:01:57,869 --> 00:01:59,954 - Are you gonna change your name? - I don't know. 27 00:02:00,705 --> 00:02:02,665 If they don't like me, I'll make them hate me, 28 00:02:02,665 --> 00:02:04,041 but they'll know me, all right. 29 00:02:06,544 --> 00:02:08,171 II. FLAT-FOOTED CHAMPION 30 00:02:08,171 --> 00:02:11,507 Luis Benetti, Argentinean heavyweight champion, 31 00:02:11,507 --> 00:02:13,551 and another overwhelming victory. 32 00:02:13,551 --> 00:02:16,763 Benetti continues to collect title defenses, and audiences' favor. 33 00:02:16,763 --> 00:02:19,599 They worship him and his impeccable conduct 34 00:02:19,599 --> 00:02:22,143 both inside and outside the ring. 35 00:02:22,143 --> 00:02:25,730 And that's the conclusion to another unforgettable night at Luna Park, 36 00:02:25,730 --> 00:02:29,776 as always, organized by the businessman and promoter Tito Lectoure. 37 00:02:30,359 --> 00:02:32,695 "I WILL BEAT HIM. 38 00:02:32,695 --> 00:02:35,531 HIM AND A HUNDRED OTHERS LIKE HIM." 39 00:02:38,326 --> 00:02:40,953 {\an8}- Come on in. - I like the palm trees. 40 00:02:47,001 --> 00:02:48,711 {\an8}- It's spacious, right? - Mm-hmm. 41 00:02:49,545 --> 00:02:53,341 {\an8}It just needs a little paint, which will be done next week. 42 00:02:55,093 --> 00:02:57,011 {\an8}This could be the dining room. 43 00:02:57,637 --> 00:02:59,430 {\an8}- Is the kitchen over there? - Yes. 44 00:03:00,223 --> 00:03:03,976 {\an8}- And the bedrooms are on that side? - Yes, I'll show you if you'd like. 45 00:03:04,977 --> 00:03:07,355 CHAMPION LUIS BENETTI WINS ANOTHER SWEEPING VICTORY 46 00:03:07,355 --> 00:03:08,689 Bonavena? 47 00:03:11,609 --> 00:03:13,611 What, he wants to get famous off me? 48 00:03:16,239 --> 00:03:17,990 Tell him whatever to make him go away. 49 00:03:19,617 --> 00:03:22,453 Stop with Benetti. 50 00:03:24,789 --> 00:03:26,874 {\an8}- Let's go see the bedrooms. - Mmm. 51 00:04:00,074 --> 00:04:01,075 Vinnie. 52 00:04:02,076 --> 00:04:03,828 How come you didn't follow through on the visa? 53 00:04:06,372 --> 00:04:07,540 I bought his contract. 54 00:04:08,249 --> 00:04:09,292 It was your job 55 00:04:09,959 --> 00:04:11,127 to book his plane ticket, 56 00:04:11,836 --> 00:04:13,046 arrange his arrival 57 00:04:13,588 --> 00:04:15,131 and get all his paperwork done. 58 00:04:16,174 --> 00:04:18,384 You dropped the ball on that last one. 59 00:04:19,886 --> 00:04:20,887 I know, Joe. 60 00:04:21,012 --> 00:04:23,264 Maybe we can talk to District Attorney Ferguson. 61 00:04:23,765 --> 00:04:25,641 Great idea. 62 00:04:26,434 --> 00:04:27,602 We ask him to meet, 63 00:04:28,144 --> 00:04:30,313 he gets all wired up, records everything, 64 00:04:30,897 --> 00:04:34,442 and then throws Joe in the can for two years, like Fortuna did. 65 00:04:34,817 --> 00:04:35,818 How about... 66 00:04:36,360 --> 00:04:38,071 they leave the country for a little while? 67 00:04:38,571 --> 00:04:41,074 Some place close by. And then they can get back in. 68 00:04:41,741 --> 00:04:44,035 It's too risky for them to return to Argentina. 69 00:04:44,952 --> 00:04:45,953 It's too far away. 70 00:04:47,038 --> 00:04:50,124 Maybe they can go to Mexico and stay there until the papers get through. 71 00:04:51,292 --> 00:04:53,294 I mean, I spent 20 years going back and forth. 72 00:04:53,294 --> 00:04:54,921 A few months won't hurt anybody. 73 00:04:55,171 --> 00:04:57,298 Let's not make any hasty decisions. 74 00:04:58,466 --> 00:05:01,427 Two South Americans coming in and out of Mexico so fast. 75 00:05:02,303 --> 00:05:03,471 They might get deported. 76 00:05:05,056 --> 00:05:06,933 We should make him a US citizen. 77 00:05:07,517 --> 00:05:08,518 Right away. 78 00:05:31,374 --> 00:05:33,000 When were you planning to tell us? 79 00:05:33,543 --> 00:05:34,544 What? 80 00:05:35,420 --> 00:05:36,629 About your visa. 81 00:05:39,549 --> 00:05:41,676 That's for managers, no? 82 00:05:42,176 --> 00:05:44,178 It's important to take care of this 83 00:05:44,804 --> 00:05:47,348 so that you can do this fight and the following ones. 84 00:06:00,403 --> 00:06:02,572 What do you miss the most about Argentina? 85 00:06:04,949 --> 00:06:06,367 Meat. 86 00:06:08,870 --> 00:06:09,871 Just that? 87 00:06:14,083 --> 00:06:15,168 My kids. 88 00:06:17,086 --> 00:06:18,421 How many kids have you got? 89 00:06:19,756 --> 00:06:20,757 Two. 90 00:06:21,174 --> 00:06:22,133 Two? 91 00:06:23,301 --> 00:06:24,427 How old are they? 92 00:06:25,970 --> 00:06:27,472 Adrianita, the girl, 93 00:06:28,264 --> 00:06:29,474 she is 12. 94 00:06:31,601 --> 00:06:32,810 And Ringuito, 95 00:06:34,729 --> 00:06:36,898 like me, but small... 96 00:06:37,899 --> 00:06:38,983 ...he is seven. 97 00:06:42,028 --> 00:06:43,321 And what about their mother? 98 00:06:43,780 --> 00:06:44,781 Your wife? 99 00:06:45,948 --> 00:06:47,075 You missing her? 100 00:06:48,451 --> 00:06:49,619 My ex-wife. 101 00:07:20,817 --> 00:07:23,361 ♪ O'er the land of the free ♪ 102 00:07:23,694 --> 00:07:26,406 ♪ And the home of the brave ♪ 103 00:07:27,073 --> 00:07:28,449 Congratulations, Ringo. 104 00:07:28,449 --> 00:07:29,784 Thank you. 105 00:07:32,286 --> 00:07:34,372 This time, let me help you. 106 00:07:34,997 --> 00:07:35,998 Okay? 107 00:07:36,791 --> 00:07:38,918 You're gonna get me an Argentine passport? 108 00:07:40,420 --> 00:07:43,047 I wanna make your life better, not ruin it. 109 00:07:47,093 --> 00:07:48,094 Your leg. 110 00:07:50,179 --> 00:07:51,139 What about it? 111 00:07:54,434 --> 00:07:56,394 Tomorrow, come see me at the gym. 112 00:07:57,228 --> 00:07:58,271 Hmm? 113 00:08:03,568 --> 00:08:05,403 Fuchsia or green? 114 00:08:06,279 --> 00:08:08,489 Mmm. Green, dollar green. 115 00:08:10,158 --> 00:08:12,660 The Oscars start in a bit. Are you staying to watch? 116 00:08:13,369 --> 00:08:16,080 I know all the winners of the last ten years. 117 00:08:16,080 --> 00:08:18,040 Ask me, go ahead. 118 00:08:18,040 --> 00:08:22,211 I'd love to... but I have to go train. 119 00:08:22,795 --> 00:08:24,088 So you weren't gay after all. 120 00:08:27,300 --> 00:08:29,552 I'm Argentinean. There are no fags in Argentina. 121 00:08:30,970 --> 00:08:33,973 And you took our wedding night very seriously, eh? 122 00:08:34,932 --> 00:08:39,020 One night is okay, but next time, you pay like everyone else. 123 00:08:40,646 --> 00:08:42,106 You're going to charge me? 124 00:08:43,066 --> 00:08:45,318 Look at me. Look at this. 125 00:08:46,694 --> 00:08:48,446 You should be paying me. 126 00:08:50,073 --> 00:08:52,075 1970 Best Picture winner? 127 00:08:53,576 --> 00:08:56,496 - Midnight Cowboy. - I know that one. 128 00:09:00,541 --> 00:09:04,420 {\an8}Bonavena debuts at Luna Park against Adolfo Diéguez, 129 00:09:04,420 --> 00:09:09,425 {\an8}with all his substantial 205 pounds achieving... 130 00:09:09,425 --> 00:09:10,551 And Rolo? 131 00:09:11,344 --> 00:09:13,346 Do you know what story we're leading with? 132 00:09:13,346 --> 00:09:15,014 THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER 133 00:09:15,014 --> 00:09:17,809 - While the tribunal... - Pass me the photos. 134 00:09:17,809 --> 00:09:19,852 ...deliberates, 135 00:09:19,852 --> 00:09:23,898 the second and third turns, Bonavena presents calm and collected 136 00:09:23,898 --> 00:09:26,526 until the fourth, when he looks... 137 00:09:26,526 --> 00:09:28,444 - Let's go with this. -...like a flash-bang. 138 00:09:28,444 --> 00:09:30,738 -Bonavena's debut... - Headline? 139 00:09:30,738 --> 00:09:33,533 Refined, vigorous... 140 00:09:33,533 --> 00:09:35,034 "Wins by a hair." 141 00:09:35,034 --> 00:09:36,577 Congratulations. 142 00:09:36,577 --> 00:09:39,956 It really has been a spectacular debut in this stadium. 143 00:09:39,956 --> 00:09:41,040 Thank you so much. 144 00:09:41,040 --> 00:09:41,958 Rolo. 145 00:09:41,958 --> 00:09:43,376 What will you do next? 146 00:09:43,376 --> 00:09:46,337 I'm preparing for when Benetti feels like fighting me. 147 00:09:46,337 --> 00:09:49,340 -Tonight was just a formality. -And who are these flowers for? 148 00:09:49,340 --> 00:09:51,718 {\an8}For Benetti's manager. I don't know his name. 149 00:09:51,718 --> 00:09:54,804 {\an8}-Lectoure, his representative. -Yes, for him. 150 00:09:55,638 --> 00:09:58,349 {\an8}So he doesn't show up empty-handed to his student's funeral. 151 00:09:59,142 --> 00:10:00,476 {\an8}Cause I'm gonna kill Benetti. 152 00:10:00,476 --> 00:10:03,104 Thank you, Ringo. 153 00:10:03,104 --> 00:10:05,356 Get me this kid on the phone right away. 154 00:10:06,691 --> 00:10:09,277 FAMILY SATURDAYS 155 00:10:09,277 --> 00:10:12,363 The moment has arrived to welcome this young man from Parque Patricios 156 00:10:12,363 --> 00:10:16,117 who's starting a revolution in Argentinean boxing. 157 00:10:16,117 --> 00:10:17,201 After a hard... 158 00:10:19,370 --> 00:10:22,790 What the hell are you doing with a chicken, kid? 159 00:10:22,790 --> 00:10:26,627 Don't worry, I learned this one from Cassius Clay. 160 00:10:26,627 --> 00:10:29,380 Look, it cost me a lot to get you on this show. 161 00:10:29,380 --> 00:10:30,798 Don't do anything stupid. 162 00:10:31,841 --> 00:10:33,885 Rolo, do you mind if I call you Rolo? 163 00:10:33,885 --> 00:10:35,011 ON AIR 164 00:10:35,011 --> 00:10:39,724 With your money and my mug, we'll take over the world. Remember that. 165 00:10:39,724 --> 00:10:45,354 ...a warm welcome, a round of applause for Oscar "Ringo" Bonavena. 166 00:10:46,773 --> 00:10:49,233 Ringo, what a beautiful chicken. 167 00:10:49,233 --> 00:10:52,111 Did you leave boxing and start a farm? 168 00:10:52,111 --> 00:10:54,947 No, no. This is a pet my wife got for me. 169 00:10:54,947 --> 00:10:57,450 Oh! And what did you name him? 170 00:10:57,450 --> 00:10:59,452 - Benetti. - Benetti? 171 00:10:59,452 --> 00:11:01,245 The Argentinean heavyweight champion? 172 00:11:01,245 --> 00:11:03,956 No, no. Benetti is the Argentinean champion coward. 173 00:11:03,956 --> 00:11:06,501 Can't you see he won't show his face? 174 00:11:06,501 --> 00:11:08,419 So, does Benetti cluck or do anything? 175 00:11:08,419 --> 00:11:10,755 I don't know, let's see. 176 00:11:10,755 --> 00:11:13,466 What's up, Benetti? 177 00:11:15,259 --> 00:11:18,304 You're handsome, eh? You're handsome. 178 00:11:18,304 --> 00:11:21,599 Come here. 179 00:11:21,599 --> 00:11:24,394 Go. Go ahead. King Kong against the chicken. 180 00:11:24,394 --> 00:11:26,979 -When's the official fight? -I don't know. 181 00:11:26,979 --> 00:11:30,024 I don't know, because whenever I call Benetti, his mom answers. 182 00:11:48,334 --> 00:11:49,627 I put her down to sleep. 183 00:11:50,878 --> 00:11:52,463 And I have good news. 184 00:11:52,463 --> 00:11:53,715 What happened? 185 00:11:59,345 --> 00:12:00,805 I'll tell you if you fuck me. 186 00:12:09,272 --> 00:12:10,606 Rolo called. 187 00:12:12,024 --> 00:12:13,192 What did he say? 188 00:12:13,985 --> 00:12:15,862 There's someone who wants to meet you. 189 00:12:18,698 --> 00:12:19,699 Who? 190 00:12:20,408 --> 00:12:21,868 Someone important. 191 00:12:24,704 --> 00:12:25,913 Who, who? 192 00:12:26,581 --> 00:12:27,915 You have to earn it. 193 00:12:28,416 --> 00:12:30,835 He bites someone at the São Paulo Pan American Games, 194 00:12:31,711 --> 00:12:33,546 is suspended for two years, 195 00:12:34,422 --> 00:12:35,923 goes to live in New York, 196 00:12:35,923 --> 00:12:40,970 and goes from washing dishes to winning three fights at Madison Square Garden, 197 00:12:40,970 --> 00:12:43,473 the most famous boxing stadium in the world. 198 00:12:44,265 --> 00:12:45,892 He returns to Argentina, 199 00:12:45,892 --> 00:12:47,769 gets his license back, 200 00:12:48,311 --> 00:12:50,188 fights some guy named Diéguez 201 00:12:50,188 --> 00:12:53,608 and suddenly becomes an actor and a comedian. 202 00:12:57,028 --> 00:12:59,238 You do what you can. 203 00:13:00,740 --> 00:13:02,909 You're causing quite the commotion on TV, Oscar. 204 00:13:02,909 --> 00:13:06,788 Ringo. Call me Ringo. Like Ringo Starr, see? 205 00:13:06,788 --> 00:13:08,623 Ah, like Ringo Starr. 206 00:13:10,041 --> 00:13:11,125 Quite the punch, Oscar. 207 00:13:11,709 --> 00:13:14,128 Sorry. Ringo. 208 00:13:14,921 --> 00:13:17,340 You really think you can get into the ring with Benetti? 209 00:13:17,340 --> 00:13:20,510 Yes, of course. But I'd fight with only one hand, eh? 210 00:13:21,427 --> 00:13:23,304 Why with only one hand? 211 00:13:23,304 --> 00:13:25,181 That way the fight will last longer. 212 00:13:25,848 --> 00:13:29,143 If I knock him out in the first round, the fight will be short 213 00:13:30,103 --> 00:13:33,314 and so will the broadcast, and you'll make less money, 214 00:13:34,482 --> 00:13:37,652 because there will be fewer ads. 215 00:13:39,195 --> 00:13:40,863 And if the fight is longer? 216 00:13:42,615 --> 00:13:44,033 Benetti will tire you out. 217 00:13:44,909 --> 00:13:47,787 From the fifth round on, you'll start to gasp like a fish, 218 00:13:49,205 --> 00:13:51,374 your flat feet will weigh more and more, 219 00:13:52,417 --> 00:13:54,669 and around the tenth round, 220 00:13:55,461 --> 00:13:56,629 pow! 221 00:13:57,588 --> 00:13:59,298 To smithereens, Ringo Starr. 222 00:14:00,633 --> 00:14:02,760 Keep boxing for now, 223 00:14:02,760 --> 00:14:05,596 and have the fight last as long as it needs to, got it? 224 00:14:07,098 --> 00:14:10,560 Tito, did you buy that tie out of the country? 225 00:14:19,527 --> 00:14:20,528 How much longer? 226 00:14:20,778 --> 00:14:21,863 We're almost there. 227 00:14:22,697 --> 00:14:24,157 Just a little bit more. Come on. 228 00:14:24,699 --> 00:14:26,242 I don't think I'm gonna make it. 229 00:14:27,160 --> 00:14:29,203 I told you, I'm gonna help you with that leg. 230 00:14:29,579 --> 00:14:32,248 Yeah, Ringo, I'm grateful, honestly, but I just... 231 00:14:32,707 --> 00:14:35,001 - It's Doctor Bonavena. - Yeah. 232 00:14:37,628 --> 00:14:39,338 Come on, come on. Just a little bit more. 233 00:14:39,964 --> 00:14:41,507 Faster. A little bit faster. 234 00:14:43,634 --> 00:14:45,136 Ah... 235 00:14:46,345 --> 00:14:48,347 Time! 236 00:14:48,931 --> 00:14:49,932 Very good! 237 00:14:51,601 --> 00:14:53,478 Doctor Bonavena is very happy. 238 00:14:53,853 --> 00:14:55,104 Sally happy too. 239 00:14:58,191 --> 00:14:59,650 Sons of bitches! 240 00:15:00,526 --> 00:15:01,944 They'll pay in blood for this! 241 00:15:02,195 --> 00:15:04,030 What is it, Joe? What now? 242 00:15:04,322 --> 00:15:05,656 They just called from New York. 243 00:15:05,990 --> 00:15:07,909 Turns out they won't arrange any fights with Bonavena 244 00:15:07,909 --> 00:15:09,660 because I've been banned as a promoter. 245 00:15:09,660 --> 00:15:11,120 But we already knew that. 246 00:15:11,412 --> 00:15:13,998 That's why I figure in the contract as Ringo's manager. 247 00:15:13,998 --> 00:15:15,124 That's what I said, Sally. 248 00:15:15,124 --> 00:15:17,668 And that fucking lackey they sent here had the nerve to tell me 249 00:15:17,668 --> 00:15:20,421 that the Garden promoters aren't interested in Bonavena anymore. 250 00:15:20,755 --> 00:15:23,383 They say he's all washed up. 251 00:15:23,549 --> 00:15:26,386 He drank my champagne, he fucked my whores. 252 00:15:26,552 --> 00:15:28,179 Why didn't he mention any of this before? 253 00:15:28,638 --> 00:15:30,932 Why did they bring up the visa and all that shit? 254 00:15:30,932 --> 00:15:33,976 - What else did they say? - What else are they gonna say, Sally, hmm? 255 00:15:34,102 --> 00:15:35,186 Lies, that's what. 256 00:15:35,436 --> 00:15:37,772 One filthy fucking lie after another. 257 00:15:38,022 --> 00:15:40,191 And you know why? Because they want to humiliate me. 258 00:15:40,191 --> 00:15:43,194 They think I'm just a two-bit pimp who has no place in the boxing business. 259 00:15:43,194 --> 00:15:44,821 Okay, Joe, calm down, please. 260 00:15:45,029 --> 00:15:46,948 I ain't gonna calm down. 261 00:15:47,073 --> 00:15:51,077 I'm gonna show those fucking kikes how to put on a goddamn show. 262 00:15:51,786 --> 00:15:54,080 What the fuck are you doing dressed like that for, huh? 263 00:16:02,088 --> 00:16:03,339 Bruce Fortuna. 264 00:16:03,840 --> 00:16:06,592 That was the name of the Washoe County district attorney. 265 00:16:07,427 --> 00:16:09,846 That fucker declared the brothel and its owner 266 00:16:09,846 --> 00:16:12,014 a danger to public safety. 267 00:16:12,432 --> 00:16:16,310 And when I got to Reno, that son of a bitch arrested me for vagrancy. 268 00:16:18,563 --> 00:16:19,564 What is that? 269 00:16:20,064 --> 00:16:23,443 It's an old law on the books that states that pimps are vagrants. 270 00:16:23,443 --> 00:16:24,694 You believe that shit? 271 00:16:27,196 --> 00:16:29,031 The bastard wouldn't take my bribes, 272 00:16:29,031 --> 00:16:31,868 so I sent him another kind of gift. 273 00:16:32,994 --> 00:16:35,621 You know, the kind you can't say no to. 274 00:16:37,123 --> 00:16:39,208 A girl. 275 00:16:39,208 --> 00:16:42,795 She pretended to be 18, but she was actually 14. 276 00:16:44,338 --> 00:16:47,300 But that fucking Fortuna had wired the room. 277 00:16:48,676 --> 00:16:51,262 Two years in Nevada State Prison. 278 00:16:54,849 --> 00:16:56,434 Was hard for you, eh? 279 00:16:56,893 --> 00:16:58,311 Nah, not at all. 280 00:16:58,770 --> 00:17:00,438 I ran the prison's casino. 281 00:17:00,730 --> 00:17:02,273 We called it "The Bull Pen." 282 00:17:02,482 --> 00:17:03,524 I had my own waiter. 283 00:17:03,524 --> 00:17:05,151 A nice old guy named Williams. 284 00:17:05,443 --> 00:17:09,906 Uh, he killed a couple of Washoe County lawyers. 285 00:17:10,990 --> 00:17:12,075 Nice people. 286 00:17:12,658 --> 00:17:15,828 For that Fortuna fellow, things didn't go as well as planned. 287 00:17:15,828 --> 00:17:17,455 Ah, you know. 288 00:17:18,289 --> 00:17:21,125 He was a different Italian than me. Piedmontese. 289 00:17:21,125 --> 00:17:22,126 Uh... 290 00:17:22,377 --> 00:17:23,920 They're practically French up there. 291 00:17:24,754 --> 00:17:26,589 I'm about as Sicilian as you can get. 292 00:17:27,882 --> 00:17:28,883 Uh... 293 00:17:30,134 --> 00:17:32,053 We're almost there. 294 00:17:32,053 --> 00:17:33,179 Okay. 295 00:17:42,146 --> 00:17:44,565 Ah. 296 00:17:46,067 --> 00:17:47,151 So, uh, 297 00:17:48,653 --> 00:17:49,821 what do you think? 298 00:17:52,115 --> 00:17:53,574 What do I think about what? 299 00:17:53,950 --> 00:17:54,951 The hotel? 300 00:17:55,284 --> 00:17:56,285 It's okay. 301 00:17:58,621 --> 00:17:59,705 Take a good look. 302 00:18:00,665 --> 00:18:01,707 It's not a hotel. 303 00:18:03,084 --> 00:18:04,127 It's a dream. 304 00:18:05,294 --> 00:18:06,295 And together, 305 00:18:06,796 --> 00:18:08,005 we're gonna make it come true. 306 00:18:08,381 --> 00:18:09,424 What dream? 307 00:18:09,590 --> 00:18:12,719 Bring the best boxing in the world to the state of Nevada. 308 00:18:13,386 --> 00:18:14,929 The Mustang Box Arena. 309 00:18:15,888 --> 00:18:17,932 This is where your first fight is going to be. 310 00:18:18,933 --> 00:18:19,934 Reno. 311 00:18:20,435 --> 00:18:21,936 It's a land full of stories. 312 00:18:23,980 --> 00:18:26,649 - Where Ringo Bonavena first fights his-- - Here? 313 00:18:27,275 --> 00:18:28,276 With Norton? 314 00:18:29,986 --> 00:18:32,655 No. The Norton thing didn't work out. 315 00:18:32,989 --> 00:18:34,699 They wanted all the money for themselves. 316 00:18:36,242 --> 00:18:37,744 Micky Diamond, Ringo. 317 00:18:37,869 --> 00:18:39,370 That's your rival. 318 00:18:41,914 --> 00:18:42,999 Micky who? 319 00:18:43,416 --> 00:18:44,417 Micky Diamond. 320 00:18:46,169 --> 00:18:47,170 Joe, 321 00:18:47,754 --> 00:18:49,630 Norton was my way to Ali. 322 00:18:49,964 --> 00:18:51,591 Who the fuck is Micky Diamond? 323 00:18:52,842 --> 00:18:54,761 It doesn't matter who Micky Diamond is. 324 00:18:56,137 --> 00:18:58,514 There are two things that all men want. 325 00:18:59,307 --> 00:19:01,142 Fights and women. 326 00:19:01,893 --> 00:19:03,019 We have the women. 327 00:19:04,145 --> 00:19:06,481 All we need now is the boxing. 328 00:19:07,190 --> 00:19:08,816 So, let's get this first fight done. 329 00:19:09,859 --> 00:19:11,861 And then we'll work on getting Ali. 330 00:19:13,154 --> 00:19:14,238 I promise. 331 00:20:02,954 --> 00:20:04,414 Hello? 332 00:20:12,922 --> 00:20:14,048 Oscar? 333 00:20:33,901 --> 00:20:35,403 Sweetheart, can you hear me? 334 00:20:40,408 --> 00:20:41,659 Are you okay? 335 00:21:05,016 --> 00:21:07,518 Tonight, with record-breaking attendance, 336 00:21:07,518 --> 00:21:10,063 the Argentinean heavyweight title is in contention. 337 00:21:10,063 --> 00:21:12,857 We have the experienced champion, Luis Benetti, 338 00:21:12,857 --> 00:21:17,111 and the young but audacious challenger, Oscar Natalio "Ringo" Bonavena. 339 00:21:17,111 --> 00:21:20,198 This promises to be the fight of the century. 340 00:21:27,205 --> 00:21:29,207 Do you know why I wrap your hands? 341 00:21:29,957 --> 00:21:32,543 Because this sport is fought with the hands. 342 00:21:32,543 --> 00:21:36,798 If it were a biting sport, I'd wrap your molars, understood? 343 00:21:38,549 --> 00:21:39,884 You like being a showman, no? 344 00:21:40,510 --> 00:21:42,136 I'm going to tell you something. 345 00:21:42,720 --> 00:21:45,515 Tonight is the most important night in the history of this stadium, 346 00:21:45,515 --> 00:21:47,683 and you're going to be in the ring. 347 00:21:48,267 --> 00:21:49,268 Ready. 348 00:21:52,522 --> 00:21:53,815 Listen well, Oscar. 349 00:21:54,607 --> 00:21:57,777 I could talk to you about strategy, I could tell you where to hit Benetti, 350 00:21:57,777 --> 00:22:00,113 in what round to attack, in which to wait, 351 00:22:01,447 --> 00:22:03,699 but you know that. You know it by heart. 352 00:22:04,283 --> 00:22:05,743 This is a unique opportunity. 353 00:22:05,743 --> 00:22:07,829 Go out there and put your life on the line. 354 00:22:07,829 --> 00:22:09,372 What are you going to do? 355 00:22:10,289 --> 00:22:13,209 Are you here to joke, or are you here to box? 356 00:22:14,544 --> 00:22:18,339 - I'm here to box, coach. I'm here to box. - So let's go and get that belt. 357 00:22:18,339 --> 00:22:21,342 And become champion. Argentinean champion! 358 00:22:21,342 --> 00:22:23,052 - Let's go, damn it! - Let's go, damn it! 359 00:22:23,052 --> 00:22:25,179 - Let's go, Oscar! - Let's go. 360 00:22:25,179 --> 00:22:26,681 Disarm him. 361 00:22:26,681 --> 00:22:30,685 - Parque Patricios with the belt. - Go, go, go! 362 00:22:31,185 --> 00:22:33,980 Go, Oscar, go! Turn, turn! 363 00:22:33,980 --> 00:22:35,565 He's the dumbass. 364 00:22:54,667 --> 00:22:55,877 Break his face. 365 00:23:03,843 --> 00:23:05,636 Ladies and Gentlemen... 366 00:23:07,638 --> 00:23:10,183 ...get ready for a real fight. 367 00:23:10,558 --> 00:23:13,436 It's going to be crazy! 368 00:23:16,439 --> 00:23:19,025 Let's go, champ, eh? Give it your all today, eh? 369 00:23:19,567 --> 00:23:23,571 Let him come at you. Let him. Mmm? He'll think it's his fight. 370 00:23:23,571 --> 00:23:26,616 When you have him really close, pow, you hit him with that shotgun. 371 00:23:26,616 --> 00:23:28,242 Drop the bullshit. 372 00:23:28,242 --> 00:23:30,328 My only hope is that he doesn't block my left. 373 00:23:31,537 --> 00:23:33,414 You have two minutes until you go out. 374 00:23:33,414 --> 00:23:35,500 You asked for the Argentinean anthem, right? 375 00:23:35,500 --> 00:23:38,711 Yes, yes, Buenaventura. Everything you asked for is there. 376 00:23:38,711 --> 00:23:39,921 Two minutes. 377 00:23:40,963 --> 00:23:43,883 - Did he just call you Buenaventura? - You must have told him wrong. 378 00:23:43,883 --> 00:23:46,427 He's an idiot. Didn't he see the posters? 379 00:23:46,427 --> 00:23:48,471 - Are there a lot of people? - Yeah, it's full. 380 00:23:50,473 --> 00:23:53,643 - Did you see Sally? - No, but she should be in the front row. 381 00:24:05,905 --> 00:24:08,491 We don't have to talk, right? I told you everything. 382 00:24:08,491 --> 00:24:11,994 - Yeah, I'm going to eat him raw. - This crowd is absolutely record-breaking. 383 00:24:11,994 --> 00:24:14,705 25,326 IN ATTENDANCE 384 00:24:14,705 --> 00:24:17,792 They're here to see Oscar, that's why. 385 00:24:17,792 --> 00:24:21,170 Let's hope that tonight his left is as quick as his tongue. 386 00:24:51,659 --> 00:24:53,077 Son of a fucking whore. 387 00:24:54,036 --> 00:24:59,459 Weighing 218 pounds, 388 00:24:59,459 --> 00:25:02,879 the great South American Champion... 389 00:25:04,464 --> 00:25:06,507 Knock him out, Ringo! 390 00:25:06,507 --> 00:25:13,181 From Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oscar "Ringo" Bonavena. 391 00:25:17,935 --> 00:25:21,314 Follow my orders immediately, follow the rules, 392 00:25:21,314 --> 00:25:23,858 greet each other and on your own time, start. 393 00:25:25,401 --> 00:25:26,402 Corners. 394 00:25:31,949 --> 00:25:33,117 Box! 395 00:25:36,871 --> 00:25:38,039 No, no! 396 00:25:41,209 --> 00:25:42,251 Box! 397 00:25:42,668 --> 00:25:44,921 Good, good, good. 398 00:25:46,255 --> 00:25:47,507 There, there, there. 399 00:25:58,601 --> 00:26:00,395 Stop! One... 400 00:26:00,395 --> 00:26:04,232 ...three, four, five... 401 00:26:04,232 --> 00:26:07,318 ...six, seven, eight. 402 00:26:08,945 --> 00:26:10,071 Go lower. 403 00:26:24,836 --> 00:26:25,962 It's done, Oscar. 404 00:26:25,962 --> 00:26:29,674 Three more minutes, and you're the Argentinean heavyweight champion. 405 00:26:36,347 --> 00:26:37,432 Stop! 406 00:26:37,765 --> 00:26:38,766 One! 407 00:26:38,766 --> 00:26:39,851 Two! 408 00:26:39,851 --> 00:26:40,935 Three! 409 00:26:40,935 --> 00:26:43,396 Four! 410 00:26:51,738 --> 00:26:53,072 Oscar! 411 00:26:53,072 --> 00:26:55,283 - Very good. - Yeah, very good. 412 00:26:57,326 --> 00:26:58,786 Very good! Very good! 413 00:27:02,039 --> 00:27:03,124 That's my boy. 414 00:27:04,333 --> 00:27:06,919 Winner by unanimous decision, 415 00:27:06,919 --> 00:27:09,714 and new Argentinean heavyweight champion, 416 00:27:09,714 --> 00:27:12,550 Oscar Natalio "Ringo" Bonavena. 417 00:27:21,434 --> 00:27:25,772 Sorry for everything I said. It was just for show, to sell tickets. 418 00:27:25,772 --> 00:27:27,648 - Forgive me? - It's all right. You won well. 419 00:27:27,648 --> 00:27:29,817 Bonavena! Bonavena! 420 00:27:29,817 --> 00:27:32,070 - Well-deserved win. - Thank you, Mr. Tito. 421 00:27:32,070 --> 00:27:35,448 I told you I'd be champion. Now I want them to bring me Folley. 422 00:27:35,448 --> 00:27:38,534 I want to be world champion. I want to fight Cassius Clay. 423 00:27:50,129 --> 00:27:51,881 Good, champ, good. 424 00:27:51,881 --> 00:27:54,133 Go, leave me alone! Get the fuck out!