THE incredible true story of former world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza is hitting cinemas across the borough this week.

‘Bleed For This’ tells the story of Pazienza, one of few American boxers to hold world titles in three different weight categories, who suffers a near-fatal car accident at the peak of his career.

Told he would never walk again, Vinny (played by Miles Teller) spends months recovering in a halo neck brace until, against doctors’ orders and without their knowledge, he returns to the gym.

The supporting cast includes Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight, Sully) as Vinny’s trainer Kevin Rooney, as well as Ciarán Hinds, Ted Levine and Katey Sagal.

Since its US release, the film has received generally positive reviews from critics, with Rotten Tomatoes’ consensus reading: “Bleed for This rises on the strength of Miles Teller's starring performance to deliver a solid fact-based boxing drama that takes a few genre clichés on the chin but keeps on coming.”

Catch Bleed For This at Dudley Showcase or Merry Hill Odeon now.