The Challenger is a 2015 American sports drama film written and directed by Kent Moran and executive produced by Michael Clarke Duncan, who also co-stars in his last feature film released after his death.

[1] Additionally, The Challenger features Kent Moran, S. Epatha Merkerson and Justin Hartley.

[3][4] With the help of legendary boxing trainer Duane Taylor (Duncan), struggling Bronx auto mechanic Jaden Miller (Moran) turns to boxing to save him and his mother (Merkerson) from living on the streets.

[1] The film was Kent Moran's directorial debut.

He had previously starred in and produced Listen to Your Heart.