Synopsis/Details
“The Challenger’s Shadow” is a gritty, emotional sports drama about Mark Anthony, a late-starting boxer who loses his debut but earns the respect of a crowd — and decides to go all-in on the sport he was born to fight.
Over the next 11 years, Mark becomes a champion, a fan favorite, and a face of boxing. But in the shadows of his fame, a young fanboy named Carlos—who once idolized him—has been rising too. With 9 knockouts in 9 fights, Carlos is now an unstoppable force on a collision course with his childhood hero.
This is a story of fate, grit, legacy, and the price of inspiring others to dream.
What happens when your greatest admirer becomes your greatest threat?
Story & Logistics
Story Situation:
Rivalry of superior vs. inferior
Story Conclusion:
Tragic
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Single
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male Adult, Male Middle Aged
Hero Type:
Legendary
Villian Type:
Bully, Supernatural
Advanced
Subgenre:
Martial Arts
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat
Super Powers:
Physical or mental domination
Time Period:
The Social Age (2004–present)
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Sport Topics:
Boxing
