A veteran trainer takes a promising fighter under his wing and lives his dreams through his protégé.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 James Earl JonesPercy Banks | Percy Banks |
 Courtney B. VanceWayne 'Thunder' Carter | Wayne 'Thunder' Carter |
 Gloria FosterSugar Brown | Sugar Brown |
 Zakes MokaePee Wee | Pee Wee |
 Gloria ReubenSuzanne | Suzanne |
 Billy Dee WilliamsRalph Tate | Ralph Tate |
 Robert WuhlJim Keisling | Jim Keisling |
 Antonio FargasSpider | Spider |
 Tony CoxLester | Lester |
 Chino 'Fats' WilliamsJabbo | Jabbo |
| JJames TillisMojo | Mojo |
 Felton PerryWailing Man | Wailing Man |
 John PleshetteBill Slocum | Bill Slocum |
| MMick E. JonesLeatherhead | Leatherhead |
 Henry DarrowManuel Valencia | Manuel Valencia |
 Hal WilliamsJiti Kalumbi | Jiti Kalumbi |
 Dick Anthony WilliamsCaswell Baker | Caswell Baker |
| LLloyd WeaverFreddie Hunter | Freddie Hunter |
 Lloyd BattistaJohnny Skiba | Johnny Skiba |
 Joan PringleMrs. Carter | Mrs. Carter |
| JJim LampleyGaylord Hymes | Gaylord Hymes |
| RRobby RobinsonTerry Lewis | Terry Lewis |
 John CapodiceCommissioner | Commissioner |
 Ketty LesterGrandma Kate | Grandma Kate |
| GGeoff WitcherRing Announcer | Ring Announcer |