Southpaw movie quotes follow one boxer atop his game, who, after tragedy, has to rebuild his life and career. The sports drama was directed by Antoine Fuqua using a screenplay by Kurt Sutter and Richard Wenk from a story Sutter created. Southpaw opened in theaters in the United States on July 24, 2015.
In Southpaw, Billy Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) is one of the top boxers in the world but, for his wife, Maureen (Rachel McAdams), and daughter, Leila (Oona Laurence), he makes the decision to leave the sport. Shortly after his retirement announcement, tragedy strikes and Maureen is shot and killed. This sends Billy into a downward spiral of drugs, partying and losing custody of his daughter.
With no income, no family and no real hope for the future, Billy has to find the strength to put his life back together. He seeks the assistance of trainer Tick Willis (Forest Whitaker) at a run down boxing gym and begins his path back to greatness. This effort is even further pushed when his manager and lifetime friend Jordan (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) offers him a chance to get back in the ring for a high profile title fight. While this is just what Billy needs to prove himself, including as a fit parent to regain custody of Leila, getting ready for that match is perhaps his toughest fight ever.
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Keep Walking
Magic Cantu: Hey, Billy, why you leaving so soon?
Maureen Hope: Come on, keep walking.
Magic Cantu: Come on, baby, you ain't never been with a real man. How about I take your belt?
Maureen Hope: Billy, stop!
A confrontation with fellow top boxer leads to tragedy for Billy and Maureen. After the fighter trade verbal jabs, gunfire erupts and Maureen is killed.
Legal Custody of the Child
Judge Kayle: This court is aware of the tragedy your family has suffered, Mr. Hope. Nonetheless, you have chosen to demonstrate very dangerous behaviors while having custody of your daughter. Legal custody of the child shall remain with Child Services until the father can demonstrate the abilities of a responsible parent.
Billy learns that, due to his partying and drug use after his wife's death, that his daughter, Leila, is being removed from his custody. Neither Leila or Billy want this, but it does give Billy some drive to change his ways.
Zero Income
Jordan Mains: It will be a year before your suspension is up which means zero income.
Billy's lifelong manager and friend Jordan explains Billy's financial situation to him. Since he can't fight for at least a year, that means no income. This is not good.
I'll Give You My Everything
Tuck Willis: So what brings Billy Hope into my gym?
Billy Hope: I'm looking for a job, maybe place of trade.
Tuck Willis: You couldn't handle the rules here, man.
Billy Hope: I can't lose my daughter. I'll give you my everything.
Looking to turn his life around, Billy seeks out assistance from Tuck Willis, a former fighter at a local run-down gym. While Tuck doesn't see Billy as fitting in around those parts, Billy swears that he is determined to do whatever it takes.
You Don't Know Anything
Billy Hope: I know that you're mad at me right now.
Leila Hope: You don't know anything!
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School Administrator: She doesn't want to see you today.
Billy Hope: Tell her I love her.
Billy struggles with seeing his daughter, Leila, after she was removed from his home and placed with Child Services. Leila is not eager to see her father, blaming him for her mother's death and their separation.
You Gotta Let Her Hate You
Tuck Willis: You've gotta let her hate you so she can get better.
In talking with Billy about Billy's strained relationship with daughter Leila, Tuck explains that Leila's ill will towards Billy is part of her healing process. Billy needs to let her hate him so she can find a way to love him again.
How'd You Like to Fight for That Title?
Jordan Mains: How'd you like to fight for that title?
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Tuck Willis: You think you can beat Magic?
Billy Hope: I can't beat him, not without you. I'm going to fight again. I'm going to get my kid back.
Tuck Willis: You can control your destiny.
Billy's manager, Jordan, brings good news. Billy has a chance to return to the ring for redemption. While this is just what Billy needs, getting back to top fighting form for the opportunity is easier said than done and for that, Billy will need help.
You Can't Fight Like That Anymore
Billy Hope: I expected a hard fight. I put my family through a lot, and by the way, Leila, if you're watching, go to sleep, baby.
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Maureen Hope: The more you get hit, the harder you fight. I get it. Only now you're taking way too many hits before you get off. You can't fight like that anymore. Think about her.
On the urging of his wife, Maureen, and the need to be around for his daughter, Leila, top boxer Billy Hope announces his retirement from the sport. Billy knows he needs to leave the business for his family, though it's a hard choice to make.