For the first time ever, Cornered reveals the real story behind the infamous Resto-Collins scandal – a boxing match turned thirty minute criminal assault. The film uncovers new information about the fight, picks up with the reeling lives of those still affected 24 years later, and ultimately produces unexpected twists.

On June 16, 1983, in front of a capacity crowd of 25,000 at Madison Square Garden, the
lives of two young men were forever changed during a controversial boxing match. A tough
club fighter from Puerto Rico named Luis Resto fought Billy Collins Jr., an Irish golden boy, for ten grueling rounds. Resto was declared the winner, but within minutes, was accused of tampering with the padding in his gloves - in effect brutalizing Collins Jr. with his bare fists for thirty minutes.

More than two decades later, Luis Resto is still a broken man shouldering the burden of
his opponent's death, a prison sentence, and a lifetime ban from boxing. Resto relives
that infamous night in New York City and exposes the sport’s dark side, unfolding an emotional story that finally reveals the truth.

Cornered reveals the inadequacies of Luis Resto's trial and investigates the circumstances behind his conviction. The film confronts the realities of racism, discrimination and class struggle that plague not just the sport of boxing, but America as a whole.

Produced and directed by Eric Drath, and edited by EMMY Award winner,
Aaron Lubarsky (HBO's "Journey's with George"). Also involved in the making of this film: producer, Jenna Rosher (Academy Award nominated "Jesus Camp").