On The Ropes
First aired on Nov 28, 2018
40%
Genres: Drama
Follow aspiring Iraqi-Australian boxing trainer Amirah Al-Amir who has idolised her world champion father Sami her entire life. While working in the family gym in Sydney's west alongside her two brothers, Amirah negotiates a professional debut match for her hardnosed fighter Jess O'Connor with Sami's long-time promoter Strick. Furious that she has done this behind his back, her father threatens to cut her off. Desperate to chase her dream of transforming women's boxing, will Amirah choose her fighter or her family?
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Nicole Chamoun | Amirah Al-Amir
Keisha Castle-Hughes | Jess O'Connor
Tyler De Nawi | Hayder Al-Amir
Neveen Hanna | Layla Al-Amir
Igal Naor | Sami Al-Amir
Claude Jabbour | Tariq Al-Amir
Featured Crew
Shannon Murphy | Director
