Micky Ward movie closer to reality2007-03-26 · Yahoo! Movie News
Tuesday March 27 2:20 AM ET is in final talks to direct "The Fighter " a boxing drama reteaming "The Departed" stars Based on the life of boxer "Irish" Mickey Ward (Wahlberg) and his trainer brother Dick Eklund (Damon) the saga chronicles their early days on the rough streets of Lowell Mass. through Eklund's battle with drugs and Ward's eventual world championship in London. Wahlberg and Damon…