They Fight
Out Jul 17, 2026
A former convict takes over a struggling Southeast D.C. youth boxing gym, building toward a title bout between two young fighters who are best friends.
Sports · Drama
Cast
Who's in it
André Holland
as Walt Manigan · Black American
Wendell Pierce
as Slim · Black American
Samira Wiley
as Ketta · Black American
Mykelti Williamson
as Coach Mac · Black American
Anthony B. Jenkins
as Peanut
Toissaint Francois Battiste
as Quincey
Erika Woods
as Beverly
Aaliyah Mayo
as Lashawna
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Why it's on the radar
D.C. boxing drama led by André Holland, Wendell Pierce and Samira Wiley; produced with Andscape.
Sources: BroadwayWorld, Wikipedia
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