Bill Steele and Frankie Stanton, heavyweight title contenders, have a long-standing feud. When Stanton dies after a knockout loss to Steele, a post-mortem reveals he was poisoned. The investigation uncovers a web of suspects, including gamblers, the fight promoter, and Stanton's manager. As Steele prepares for his next fight, a detective and a reporter team up to solve the murder, following a trail of clues that lead them to a mysterious figure with ties to illegal gambling operations.
Mr. Moto's Gamble
A detective delves into a deadly poisoning case that occurred during a high-stakes boxing match, racing against time to find the gambler who placed a bet against the fighter and uncover the sinister motive.