BET’s “Pound 4 Pound” explores the blood, sweat, and tears behind a women’s boxing team as they fight for their dreams, both inside and outside the ring. In “A Risky Proposition,” the team faces a blow that threatens to derail everything they’ve worked for.
Lindiwe is blindsided when the boxing federation unexpectedly withdraws its financial support. Suddenly, the team’s future is uncertain. Desperate to save the team, she turns to Jacob for help, but his offer of assistance comes with a steep price: sexual favors. Meanwhile, Dingaan returns home from a night of heavy drinking to find an eviction notice on his door.
“A Risky Proposition” tackles the difficult realities faced by athletes struggling to make their mark in a system that often seems designed to keep them down. It examines themes of exploitation and the lengths people will go to for their dreams. The women of “Pound 4 Pound” must contend not only with their opponents in the ring but with the systemic forces working against them. Watch the fight this Wednesday, March 5th at 10:00 PM ET on BET.
