Gloves Come Off
Plot Summary
TONG SHAP-YAT enters the underground boxing scene for money and learns Thai boxing with his brother KO WAI-TING in Thailand, a decision he regrets for the rest of his life. In order to turn over a new leaf, he withdraws from the boxing scene and finds himself a job as a security guard at a sports goods company. His outspokenness attracts the attention of his supervisor CHAI PAK-FAI.
Cast & Characters
Cast
Kevin Cheng Ka-Wing
Ho Yat Sing / "Calvin"
Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
Pat Ka Sing / "Simon"
Natalie Tong
Yam Ho Po / "Becky"
Selena Lee
Chai Pak Fai / "Donna"
Nancy Wu
Ting Yan Chi / "Cherry"
Kenny Wong Tak-Ban
Ko Wai Ting
Florence Kwok Siu-Wan
Chong Po Lam / "Polly"
Katy Kung
Chong Po Kei / "Vicky"
Power Chan Kwok-Pong
Tong Ho Wing
Lau Kong
Yam Kwok Lung
Edwin Siu
Au Yeung Pong / "Edward"
Otto Chan Chi-Kin
Da Zi Li
Catherine Chau
Tsui Suk Wai
Kate Tsui Tsz-Shan
Cheuk Man
Chow Chung
毕求仁
Tsui Wing
徐广志
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Seasons (1)
Season 1
25 episodes
Aired: 2012
Tong Shap Yat was a devoted adherent of Muay Thai. To prove himself against the best, he fought in underground matches in Thailand, and accidentally kills an opponent. Jailed for manslaughter for years, Tong returns to Hong Kong a changed man. His wife had died from illness, leaving Tong a lone parent/sole provider for his son. A remorseful Tong attempts to wash his hands of Muay Thai and seeks to lead a peaceful life. Ko Wai Ting is Tong Shap Yat's friend and students in the same Muay Thai gym. Over the years, Ko has built a successful Muay Thai business, on the success of his own and his stable of fighters. With his stable depleted by injuries/defections, Ko attempts to convince Tong to return to the ring. The prize money will allow him to better provide for his son. Pat Ka Shing is saved by Ko Wai Ting from a beating. He joins Ko's gym to learn to protect himself. Pat is persuaded to fight in competitions, and Muay Thai giving him a purpose/direction in life that he had lacked.