1967: Ringo travels to Germany for a heavyweight title eliminator, fighting for the belt that was left vacant by Ali refusing to go to Vietnam. In Reno, Ringo grows closer to Tracy and Suárez and eyes a business opportunity.

1968: Ringo is defeated by Jimmy Ellis in the heavyweight title eliminator. Later, he faces Joe Frazier in a brutal bout in Philadelphia. Ringo and Sally's intimacy grows in Lake Tahoe.

Joe Conforte threatens Suárez and Ringo after they return from Lake Tahoe. In Buenos Aires, a mysterious promoter alters the course of Ringo's career.