The Fire Inside is the inspiring true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time. Claressa, a high school student from Flint, Michigan, and aided by her tough coach Jason Crutchfield, overcomes all odds to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. However, even at the height of her success, Claressa must accept the fact that not all dreams are created equal and the real fight is just beginning.