I boarded this entire series for Echo Bridge. Characters and story are not mine.
We follow two kids, Marcus and Leon, who grow up in Florida during the 1996 riots. Marcus, with guidance from his father, finds boxing as an alternative outlet to gang violence. Leon, growing up in a broken home, ends up using anything he can, including boxing, in an attempt to get ahead in life.
Ch. 3, Marcus' backstory
Ch. 4, Leon's backstory
Ch. 5, the two long-time friends clash in present day, Marcus driven by his goals for the future, Leon driven by a desire for power and prestige.