The champion wrestler who defied all odds
Anthony Robles’ mum Judy never doubted his success. Her sporty kid had always exceeded expectations and when he discovered wrestling she knew he could rise to the top of the sport
Champion wrestler Anthony Robles was always a sporty kid. He was born with one leg but refused a prosthetic as it slowed him down. When he discovered wrestling at high school in America, he saw the chance to compete with the very best. His mother Judy was at every single match and together they tell the story of his extraordinary rise through one of the toughest sports. Now a film has been made about Anthony and Judy Robles' lives called Unstoppable.
Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producer: Helen Fitzhenry
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(Photo: Anthony Robles in his 2011 championship match. Credit: Tony Rotundo courtesy of Prime Video)
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