On The Ropes (2018)

Immersed in the gritty underbelly of Sydney's west, "On The Ropes" is a pulsating drama that fuses family tension with the raw power of the boxing world. The series intimately follows the journey of the tenacious Amirah Al-Amir, an Iraqi-Australian who has spent her life in the shadow of her father, world champion boxer Sami Al-Amir. With a burning passion for the sport coursing through her veins, Amirah strives to break the glass ceiling as an aspiring boxing trainer in a domain ruled by men. As she works tirelessly in the family-run gym, training her resilient and gritty fighter Jess O'Connor, a monumental decision looms. When she clandestinely arranges a professional debut match for Jess with her father's long-time promoter Strick, she is met with fury from her patriarchal father. Faced with an ultimatum, Amirah finds herself in the ring of life, grappling with the fight of her dreams against the ties of her family. "On The Ropes" dives deep into Amirah's relentless pursuit to revolutionise women's boxing. But will she choose the thrill of the fight or the bond of her blood? This high-stakes drama is an adrenaline-fueled exploration of determination, family loyalty, and the struggle against the odds.

On The Ropes is a drama show featuring Keisha Castle-Hughes.

On The Ropes is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Plex, Plex Player, Redbox and The Roku Channel and it's also available on Crackle and fuboTV.