They Fight

They Fight (2026)

History is written by the victorious

Reformed ex-convict Walt Manigan returns home to rebuild his family with the love of his life, Ketta. His path leads him to a boxing gym inside a D.C. youth recreation center about to be closed. There, he works under the wise coach Slim to mentor a group of boys to train for the junior national boxing tournament, all leading to a showdown between best friends Quincey and Peanut as they battle for a spot on the U.S. Junior Olympic Team.

Date of release
2026-06-08
TMDB
4.6 / 10 (5)
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Drama, Action
Director
Sheldon Candis

Casting

  • André Holland — Walt
  • Samira Wiley — Ketta
  • Wendell Pierce — Slim
  • Toussaint Francois Battiste — Quincey
  • Anthony B. Jenkins — Peanut
  • Mykelti Williamson — Coach Mac
  • Tory J. Malone — Twin
  • J. Alphonse Nicholson — Turk
  • Tinashe Kajese — Chanel
  • Amanda Warren — Michelle
  • Andre Royo — G. Antonio
  • Joel Steingold — Principal Moore

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