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Anthony Robles' Journey From Wrestling Champion to Hollywood Inspiration

The biopic 'Unstoppable,' now streaming on Prime Video, tells the remarkable true story of Anthony Robles, a one-legged NCAA wrestling champion, with an all-star cast and Robles' own involvement in production.

  • Anthony Robles, born without a right leg, overcame significant challenges to become an NCAA wrestling champion with a perfect 36-0 record in his senior year at Arizona State University.
  • 'Unstoppable,' directed by Oscar-winning editor William Goldenberg, chronicles Robles' life and features Jharrel Jerome as Robles, Jennifer Lopez as his mother, and Don Cheadle as his coach.
  • Robles served as a producer and stunt double for the film, ensuring the wrestling scenes were authentic and reflective of his unique techniques and experiences.
  • The movie highlights Robles' resilience, his mother's unwavering support, and the life lessons he learned through wrestling, inspiring audiences with its message of perseverance and self-belief.
  • Now a high school wrestling coach, Robles hopes the film will motivate others to focus on their strengths and overcome life's challenges, embodying the film's title: 'Unstoppable.'
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