While Sykes gives a strong performance, Undercard‘s ring is overstuffed with subplot, aimless in its punches.

As the sports drama builds to its inevitable final bout, which delivers the requisite nail-biter scene in the ring, Undercard lionizes the underdog finding her way with abundant heart and a fire in her belly.

‘Undercard’ is a relationship drama disguised as a boxing film, but it doesn’t succeed in either realm.

This gives the phrase “live and let live” new meaning.