1976: Despite his career being on the ropes, Oscar "Ringo" Bonavena arrives in Reno, Nevada, seeking a rematch against Muhammad Ali. There, he meets the man who bought his contract, Joe Conforte.

In 1965, after his father passes away, Ringo returns to Argentina and sets out to pursue the local heavyweight title. After his debut in Buenos Aires, he meets Tito Lectoure. In Reno, unfortunate news about Ringo's visa.

After becoming Argentina's heavyweight champion, Ringo distances himself from his inner circle, including Dora, and relishes the limelight. In Reno, Ringo must leave the Mustang Ranch after an argument with Joe Conforte.