“Ringside is about a boxer, but it’s not a boxing movie, per se,” said director Russ Parr. In the midst of being pushed to the limit both physically and mentally, Jaxon meets a beautiful photographer Endira (Raney Branch “The Originals,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) who captures his heart while hiding a devastating secret. The stakes are high and family drama, thirsty groupies, and a manager with a serious gambling problem are all vying for Jaxon’s attention, making it difficult for him to stay focused on the task at hand – winning the belt. As he trains for the title fight, the trash-talking, steroid-taking champ Spencer “Timber” Collier played by Allen Maldonado (“Straight Outta Compton,” “Black-ish”) does everything he can to take Jaxon off his game. Synopsis: Jaxon is a fast-rising star in the tough world of professional boxing whose “street cred” and perceived worthiness to challenge his upcoming opponent – the current champion – are under fire due to his middle class upbringing and advanced education. ET and an additional airing on Sunday, Sept. “Ringside” premieres on TV One on Sunday, Sept. Written, produced and directed by nationally syndicated radio host Russ Parr (“Hear No Evil,” “The Undershepherd,” “35 and Ticking”), “Ringside” stars Tyler Lepley (“The Haves and the Have Nots,” “Baggage Claim”) as undefeated boxer Jaxon Holley, and explores the personal battles he faces outside of the ring while preparing for the biggest fight of his career. Building on the success of the network’s original film strategy led by hits “Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story” and its 2015 American Black Film Festival screenplay competition winner “Bad Dad Rehab,” TV One steps into the sports arena with its latest original film, “Ringside.”
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