The "Set-Up" Boxer
The "Set-Up" Boxer

The "Set-Up" Boxer

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Tired of being the punching bag of Alexandria's worst boxers, A young boxer decides to confront a money collector that works in the corrupted betting business in the underground boxing championships.

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