Believing in the regeneration of inmates, Adriano encourages one of the men, Baiano, to pursue a career in boxing. When an opportunity arises for him to dispute a spot in the Pan-American games, Adriano makes sure he fights for his chance. However, the opponent's manager comes up with a shady offer for Baiano to give up the fight. Tempted by the possibility to make easy money and flee, the inmate runs away before the fight. When learning his girlfriend is pregnant, however, he chooses to do right and returns to win the fight. Crestfallen with his return to the penitentiary, Baiano gains new hope when he realizes he's become an inspiration for other inmates looking for a second chance.