Lights Out (2011 TV series)
[wikitvs.com] Lights Out is an American television boxing drama series from the FX network in the United States.
Lights Out Starring by Holt McCallany as Patrick “Lights” Leary, a former heavyweight champion boxer who is considering a comeback. McCallany went through training with Freddie Roach to imitate the fighting style of WBC Continental americas and IBA Middleweight Champion “Irish” John Duddy. The series premiered on January 11, 2011 at 10 pm ET/PT
Lights Out Plot synopsis
An aging former Irish-American heavyweight boxing champion Patrick “Lights” Leary tries to find his identity after retiring from the sport he loved so much. After years of wear and tear in the ring, he is diagnosed with pugilistic dementia, a neurological disorder that affects boxers who suffered too many blows to the head which gradually causes memory loss and constant headaches. Now, Lights is struggling to support his wife and three daughters, especially when his dwindling finances have him on shaky ground. He must decide whether to accept the brutal and intimidating job of a debt collector or return to the ring for a comeback to become the champ once again.
