TOUGH guy Russell Crowe lets his fists fly in his new role as a bare-knuckle boxer, before seeking solace in drink. The star — famed for appearing as Maximus in Gladiator — plays Jack Slack in Prizefighter, which tells the story of champion boxer Jem Belcher.
New Zealander Crowe, 58, plays his grandad. It’s a hard-hitting movie. The actor has sported a fuller physique in recent years, maintaining it for his heavyweight role in the upcoming film.
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