The Boxer(1977)

movie - first aired/released 1977-10-01 - audience 7.2

Directed by Shūji Terayama

In the midst of a match, Hayato, a successful boxer, has had enough of the sport. He lets himself get knocked out, and quits boxing, leaving his wife and living alone with his mangy dog. One day a young mediocre boxer knocks at the door and wants to be Hayato's apprentice.