| A | B |
|---|
| Alfred Brooks | highschool drop-out who joins a boxing club |
| Mr. Donatelli | boxing trainer and life teacher |
| Aunt Pearl | takes care of Alfred after his parents die |
| James | Alfred's best friend |
| Major | He and Hollis try to involve Alfred in crime and drugs |
| Mr. Epstein | Alfred's boss at the store |
| Henry | father figure for Alfred |
| Spoon | a boxer and a role model for Alfred |
