Hard Fought

We meet the fighters and their trainers. We learn a little about their lives and their current circumstances. We discover the world of boxing in Dallas, Texas.

Adrian and Ernesto introduce us to their neighborhoods. Adrian talks about the struggles of living in such a dangerous area with his kids. Ernesto introduces us to his grandmother, and we meet his manager.

Fernando shows off his new apartment in downtown Dallas. We learn about the politics of the fight game as well as the challenges of being alone all the time as a boxer and the challenges of being a nice guy in a violent world.

Nate and Tony discus the pressures of Managing as well as training a fighter. The complexity of navigating the boxing world. Adrian needs to work on his stamina and may have found secret weapon.

Training and staying motivated in the uncertainty of a pandemic. Every fighter has a unique way of dealing with the pressures. Tony Mack talks about overcoming adversity and why the current crisis is just another day for many.