In southwestern China, state athletic coaches scour the countryside to recruit poor, rural teenagers who demonstrate a natural ability to throw a good punch. Moved into boxing training centers, these boys and girls undergo a rigorous regimen that grooms them to be China's next Olympic heroes but also prepares them for life outside the ring. As these young boxers develop, the allure of turning professional for personal gain and glory competes with the main philosophy behind their training – to represent their country. Interconnected with their story is that of their charismatic coach, Qi Moxiang, who – now in his late thirties and determined to win back lost honor – trains for a significant fight.
China Heavyweight has generally received positive reviews.
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China Heavyweight was released in 2012 and has generally received positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 22 reviews, giving China Heavyweight (2012) an average rating of 64%.
Overall, cinema-goers marginally prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 80%, compared to film critics, who gave it a slightly lower average score of 75%.
With a score of 64%, China Heavyweight is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 2012, which stands at 58%.
Other movies from 2012 with similar scores include films like Sinister, Room 237 and Killer Joe.
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