A rookie boxer and a ring star controlled by the mafia and his own father are drawn into a forbidden bond that drags them from fame to absolute danger, putting their love and their freedom on the line.
Jackson Kellen and Kilian Fierce are two boxers whose destinies collide, never to be separated again. Jackson, newly arrived from London to support his family, defeats Kilian in a friendly tournament. During that match, Kilian strikes Jackson after the bell, causing a viral scandal. Kilian is disqualified and agrees to train Jackson to repair his public image. What begins as a professional arrangement soon evolves into intense sexual tension, charged with passion—and secrets: Kilian is trapped between a fake heterosexual relationship meant to hide his homosexuality and the violent control of his mafia-connected father, while Jackson is fleeing a past marked by abuse at the hands of his ex-boyfriend, Sylas.
Between training sessions, victories, and defeats, the two are drawn to each other and push each other away, caught between desire and fear of opening up. Kilian rescues Jackson from underground fights, they share many intimate moments, but Jackson avoids deepening the relationship because of his emotional wounds. After several tournaments and on-again, off-again encounters, Jackson reveals his history of abuse and they agree to try being together in secret, while Kilian’s father threatens to destroy them. A fire at the gym where they train brings them closer again, unleashing unstoppable physical chemistry. But Kilian confesses that he accidentally killed a rival in his adolescence, raising new barriers between him and Jackson.
Reconciled once more, Kilian is blackmailed with intimate photos and forced to fight illegally, while Jackson is kidnapped and tortured by Sylas, who also forces him into a clandestine match. Kilian discovers this and goes to rescue him; they fight their way out and manage to escape. However, Kilian realizes that everything happening is ultimately his responsibility, and he pulls away to protect Jackson. Jackson begins therapy, determined to heal, but never stops searching for Kilian—until love finally overcomes fear. In secret, Kilian and Jackson devise a plan to deceive Kilian’s mafia father: they stage an illegal fight between themselves until the police arrive, leading to the arrest of part of the mafia, including Kilian’s father.
With the danger gone, Jackson reaches the championship final. Kilian trains him, and after Jackson’s victory, Kilian kisses him in front of the entire stadium, breaking years of secrecy and pressure. The moment goes viral: Kilian declares they will no longer hide, earning both applause and criticism. In the middle of the crowd, they both realize that, after all, love is the only fight worth winning.
RELEVANT INFORMATION: Carlos Azorín is a student of English philology, boxer, social media content creator, and writer.
Amor contra las cuerdas combines the narrative drive of an intense romance with the dramatic tension of a sports thriller, giving it strong potential for a high-impact audiovisual adaptation. The plot offers a fast-paced rhythm loaded with suspense.
Its arcs of personal growth, identity acceptance, and rebellion against family control resonate with both young and adult audiences, and its blend of action, romance, and intimate drama recalls titles such as Creed, Warrior, or Fighting, but with an LGBTQ+ twist that makes it unique and gives it strong international appeal.
AUDIOVISUAL POTENTIAL: TV Series, Miniseries, Feature Film, TV Movie.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish.
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