First with your head & then with your heart.. . So says Hoppie Groenewald boxing champion to a seven-year-old boy who dreams of being the welterweight champion of the world. For the young Peekay its a piece of advice he will carry with him throughout his life. Born in a South Africa divided by racism & hatred this one small boy will come to lead all the tribes of Africa. Through enduring friendships with Hymie & Gideon Peekay gains the strength he needs to win out. & in a final conflict with his childhood enemy the Judge Peekay will fight to the death for justice.