Joe Palooka, a boxing champion, accepts a rematch against Cardona in South America, but doesn't know that the South American summer is just four weeks away. His girlfriend Anne Howe, unable to accompany him on the S.S. Valora, secretly becomes a reporter to cover his training. Meanwhile, a group of passengers, including a wounded investigator, a professor, and a con artist, embark on a journey filled with mystery, deception, and crime.
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
Joe embarks on a journey to South America to take on the Latin champion, but first, he assists federal agents in combating counterfeiters on a ship. Along the way, he engages in a romantic sparring match with Anne Howe.
