Undefeated (2003 film)

Undefeated
Written by	John Leguizamo Frank Pugliese
Directed by	John Leguizamo
Starring	John Leguizamo Clifton Collins Jr.
Music by	Juju Gigante Psycho Les Roy Nathanson Bill Ware
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producers	Scott Macaulay Robin O'Hara Jeffrey Sharp
Cinematography	Enrique Chediak
Editor	Bill Pankow
Running time	92 minutes
Production company	HBO Films
Original release
Network	HBO
Release	July 26, 2003 (2003-07-26)[1]

Undefeated is a 2003 HBO television film starring and directed by John Leguizamo.^[2][3][4]

Storyline

This film follows a boxer who climbs the ranks as a featherweight fighter who has never lost a match. The story starts in Queens, New York with Leguizamo training and then fighting in a Golden Gloves boxing match. When his brother who owned a convenience store dies, he is faced with the decision of never boxing again. He soon turns pro and goes to win the championship bout. Quickly the champ struggles with success, entourage, and relationships with his girlfriend as well as his manager.

Cast

• John Leguizamo as Lex Vargas
• Clifton Collins Jr. as "Loco"
• Adrian Martinez as "Chewey"
• Juan Carlos Hernández as Franky
• Nestor Serrano as Victor
• Coati Mundi as Old Man
• David Zayas as Paulie
• Guillermo Díaz as Manny (credited as Guillermo Diaz)
• Omar Benson Miller as Mack
• Vanessa Ferlito as Lizette Sanchez
• Robert Montano as Resto
• Robert Forster as Scott Green
• Kim Matulova as Alva
• Will Arnett as Scott Green's Assistant
• Kamar de los Reyes as Jose Beveagua
• Larry Merchant as Himself
• Jim Lampley as Himself
• Mike Francesa as Mike and the Mad Dog (credited as Michael Francesa)
• Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo as Mike and the Mad Dog (credited as Christopher Russo)
• Tony Touch as D.J.

References

1. "Leguizamo Climbs into Ring of Opportunity". Los Angeles Times. July 20, 2003. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
2. Brescia, Joe (September 13, 2003). "For Leguizamo, Boxing Film Was More Than Acting". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
3. Rooney, David (June 25, 2003). "Leguizamo's 'Undefeated' at Latino fest". Variety. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
4. Hernandez, Ernio (July 14, 2003). "Sexaholix John Leguizamo Directs and Stars in HBO Drama 'Undefeated,' July 26". Playbill. Retrieved April 26, 2020.

External links

• Undefeated at IMDb