Outside of Rocky versus Drago, I don't think I ever found myself deeply invested in a fight portrayed on the big screen. Boxing was never a sport that I cared for or followed as a fan, so the dramatization of it never held any particular attraction. That is until I was introduced to young Dmitriy Salita and Orthodox Stance. Could it be that Salita's story drew me in because he is a smart, savvy, hungry, sympathetic amateur when we first meet him in the documentary and then get to watch him rise and conquer as a pro? Could it be that he is a charming, personable, humble individual who is dedicated to his craft?
Sure, it very well could be any one of those things.
Witnessing the evolution of any charismatic underdog