A charismatic Puerto Rican boxer from the Bronx, Rico "Honeyboy" Ramirez, achieves success and wealth, only to discover that fame is not all he thought it would be. His relationships and identity become entangled as he navigates a corrupt boxing world, including a romantic connection with his publicist and a quest to prove himself in the ring despite his biggest win being tainted by shady promoters.
Honeyboy
Rico "Honeyboy" Ramirez, a Puerto Rican from the south Bronx, achieves success and wealth as a middleweight boxer, only to realize that fame and fortune come with a cost, as he loses sight of his original goals.