The Pugilist's Son

A young fighter, Billy Hope is a promising talent, but any ambition he has is shrouded in the shadow of his father. Terry is a failed fighter, whose world title dream was never realised. But as time passed there was another way he could keep his dream alive, through the next generation, his son.“The wicked flee where no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion.." Proverbs 28:1 A young fighter, Billy Hope is a promising talent, but any ambition he has is shrouded in the shadow of his father. Terry is a failed fighter, whose world title dream was never realised. But as time passed there was another way he could keep his dream alive, through the next generation, his son. Realising winning his fights lit up the flames in his father’s eyes, Billy yearned to please his father above all else but one explosive day in the gym changes everything. With the biggest fight of his life looming Billy must make the decision to stand up to the only person he has ever respected and feared, finally realising the price he has to pay to forsake his own dreams, and the reality he feels obliged to cultivate for another. A son will rise. A father will fall. A short story as featured in Boxing Insider, MMA Uncaged and Martial Arts Illustrated Magazines. Based On The Short Movie 'The Pugilist's Son' directed by Chris Fretwell.