Hands of Stone

In this corner, Roberto Duran.

And in this corner, Benny Huertas.

Ring sense is an art.

A gift from God that flows out of a fighter

like a painting flows out of an artist.

You're either blessed with it from the day you're born...

or you're cursed without it

till you die.

In 66 seconds, Roberto Duran changed my life.

This is his

22nd knockout in 25 fights.

You can make him a champ.

I know it.

Well, I don't think you need me, Carlos.

I... the kid's got it all.

But he's wild.

Undisciplined.

You know, he can't make this road

towards a world championship by himself.

He grew up in the streets.

Fought everything, everybody.

Hates everything,

including the United States of America.

Including the United States?

His father was an American who abandoned his mother.

You can help him, Ray.

Listen, I want to train the kid, I just...

I-I don't want... you know...

It's not easy.

I don't want to stir things up.

What, that thing with the wiseguys?

That was 17 years ago.

- Well, you think they still care? - Yeah, yeah.

I can pay you under the table.

Ah, they know all the tricks.

The only thing I can think of is...

I'd have to train him for free.

That's not a bad idea.

- (DOOR OPENS) - (CHUCKLES)

Cholo.

Hey.

Thirty-one flavors and I got them all!

I got somebody very, very important

that I want you to meet.

The best trainer in the history of boxing.

Ray Arcel.

He has trained more world champs

than anyone else in boxing history.

Relax. Don't look at me like that.

Where are you?

I told you I would bring you to the Madison Square Garden.

Have I ever said anything that didn't happen?

This man can make you world champ.

I don't need nobody from America.

I know.

I got to go.

Hey, Ray, Ray, Ray, Ray.

It's good to see you, Carlos,

after all these years.

We'll talk soon.

Thanks, Ray.

Okay.

Hey.

What's wrong with you guys?

That's Ray Arcel

Ray Arcel... 18 championships

of the world.

Plomo Quiñones...

cero.

Now you got two trainers. You got Panama. Our Panama.

And you got the man who knows...

You really have balls, Eleta.

I'm trying to make you world champ. You don't wanna be world champ?

You gonna eat all that shit?

Of course! I bought it!

Since 1903, the Canal Zone

was a U.S.-controlled territory

right in the heart of Panama.

By 1964, tension was at an all-time high

as Panamanian students clashed with the U.S. military over

the right to fly their flag in their own land.

Viva Panama!

Panama!

(CHANTING) Panama! Panama!

(CHANTING) USA! USA!

Run! Run!

Get out there and swim!

Swim for your life!

The conflict would last for three days,

and when it was done, 22 Panamanians

and four U.S. citizens were dead.

Mom, got food!

Gun shots, Roberto, hide down here!

What are you doing down there, you crazy?

Mangoes!

Wait!

Did you steal that?

Mom, you know me, I don't need to steal.

Where did you find that?

I got paid for my work.

Thanks, son.

Duran had several teachers in his life.

One of the most important was Chaflan.

He was like the Pied Piper of the neighborhood

who taught the kids how to survive.

Mangoes for everyone!

Now everyone say thanks for the mangoes.

Thanks for the mangoes.

If it's mine it's yours.

And if it's ours it's yours.

Thank you.

Left, Left, Left, Right, Left.

Numero dos!

Numero tres!

Numero cuatro!

Uno, dos, tres, cuatro!

Run! We are late!

("TE ESTAN BUSCANDO" BY RUBEN BLADES PLAYING)

Use your jab. Don't lower your guard.

Sir.

What's up, kid?

Would you train me?

Go to school. We are working here.

You gonna pay for school?

Just go, kid.

All good.

Shut up and box.

Boxing is fighting, all you do is dance like my sisters.

Yeah!

Stand up you coward!

We are rich!

I didn't know you liked to fight!

You see? I'm gonna be world champ!

Then you gotta take me to NY.

Let's go eat!

Hide the money!

Give me that money, kid.

Give me the money.

I got no money.

He's just a kid!

- Wassup, kid? - Wassup.

- All good? - Yes.

Clearly, all is great.

I can get you out.

But let me be clear...

If you are caught fighting or stealing...

I'll bring you back myself and leave you here.

So you are gonna train me?

("PENAS" BY ULPIANO VERGARA Y LUCHO DE SEDAS PLAYING)

They're not all gonna be this easy.

Sometimes...

You need to get points.

There's technique...

Rules.

Cheats.

Movement.

You learning everything I tell you?

I learn anything you want...

as long as you get me an ice cream...

every time I kill one of those fuckers.

Stand up you coward!

Hey.

Baby.

Turn around.

Hey, psst.

Blondie.

What's your name?

Did the mice eat your tongue?

You're not going to give me your name?

Huh?

You speak English?

You speak Spanish?

Happiness

You are kidding me, right? Your name is happiness?

Let me guess. It's what you've been looking for all your life?