Playing to Gillon`s avaricious nature, and with the aid of partner Fitz, Caine sets up a wager with Gillon, that a washed-up has-been fighter can knock out ten straight opponents in the space of 24 hours. Based on a tip by his cellmate, Wolf Forrester (Randall "Tex" Cobb), Caine heads for Diggstown, Georgia, a small town run by the ruthless John Gillon (Bruce Dern). Caine, not wanting to see his friend die, attempts to throw in the towel, but Palmer catches it and throws it back. All copyrighted material (movie posters, DVD covers, stills, trailers) and trademarks belong to their respective producers and/or distributors.

Buck Holland (played by former heavyweight boxing contender Rocky Pepeli), who puts up a good fight. However, the story does take a sinister turn that is a little unexpected given the initially frivolous nature of the script. But it differs in that the style of the film is far from slick and sharp, it`s not about quick thinking or sleight of hand, indeed the story eschews any such plot contrivance in favour of exploiting the sheer avarice of Gillon.are a potent one-two punch as a pair of mismatched partners in for the scam of their lives in a movie that's hard to resist.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. He is feared by many but also respected because he is the former manager of Diggstown's pride and joy, the once-famous boxer Charles Macom Diggs, the man for whom the town is named. Part boxing flick (think Rocky) and part con thriller (think Oceans Eleven) the movie takes twists and turns where you’re never quite sure who will come out on top. Gossett, Dern, and Cobb all deliver fine supporting turns, as do Oliver Platt, Orestes Matacena, and Heather Graham. Frank Mangrum officially loses to disqualification after kicking Palmer in the groin, then hitting the referee then gets knocked out by Palmer.When you get a few quality professionals as they did in this film you tend to produce a quality product. Still, the dialogue is sharp and watching the hustle unfold is a joy, leading up to a sweet pay-off.