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Day of the Fight follows "Irish" Mike Flannigan (Michael C. Pitt), a former champion boxer, on the day of his first fight since being released from prison. After a decade away, due to a tragic drunk-driving accident that killed a child and left him with a potentially fatal brain aneurysm, Mike embarks on a redemptive journey. He reconnects with key figures from his past—his trainer (Ron Perlman), ex-wife (Nicolette Robinson), childhood friend-turned-priest (John Magaro), and abusive father (Joe Pesci)—seeking forgiveness and closure. Shot in striking black-and-white, the film builds to a climactic fight at Madison Square Garden, revealing Mike’s true motivations: not just boxing, but making amends for his mistakes. It’s a poignant character study of sacrifice, regret, and resilience.