A young street gang member, Paul Baroni, also known as Monk, discovers a new passion for boxing through his priest's guidance, leading to a successful career, but his insecurities about his appearance ultimately threaten to destroy everything until a turning point helps him develop a new self-image.
Kid Monk Baroni
Ex-boxing champion Rocky Balboa, a former street gang leader from Little Italy, New York, seeks redemption through boxing, leaving a life of crime behind to pursue a new path to success.