Alex, blind since the age of two, dreams of running for his school’s cross-country team. His father, a probation officer, finds a running partner who spends his time ‘running’ from the law.

Steve Austin is Dan Barnes, a former heavyweight boxer who hangs up his gloves to escape his violent lifestyle. Dans life is quickly turned upside down when the resident boxing champion makes his presence felt by dominating all opponents who stand in his way. In order to put the title holder in his place, Dan prepares an unseasoned newcomer for the biggest challenge of his life.