Hitchcock's only sporting drama (though he would stage a tennis match in Strangers on a Train) is a boxing film which didn't land too many punches, but is much admired by critics.
This was the single film in which he had sole writing credit, but if he left Gainsborough in search of greater creative control, he fluffed it.
It's a love triangle which concludes in the ring with the two rivals literally fighting over the girl. Former boxer Carl Brisson lends his scenes some welcome charisma.
The climactic contest is well edited but the acting/choreography doesn't stand up. There are some interesting impressionistic point of view shots when one of the fighters takes a punch and loses focus. Some of the social milieu is diverting, but it drags all too often and is too long.