Palooka (2006)

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For Javier the dream of becoming a prizefighter just isn't coming true. Between trouble with money, trouble with his wife, and a baby on the way; he needs to changes things fast. With his career going nowhere and no other prospects, Javier makes a decision that he will quickly comes to regret. Convinced that $10,000 will solve all of his problems, he agrees to throw a fight for small-time gangster Jaime Freschette. But Javier's world is turned upside down when everyone he cares about seems to turn against him for his decision. With the clock ticking and his word given, Javier wonders if it's already too late to back out, and if there'll be anyone left in his corner when it's all said and done.