Anthony Robles: Back on the Mat for "Unstoppable"

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Anthony Robles: Back on the Mat for "Unstoppable"

Even though he has been retired from wrestling for several years, Anthony Robles was excited to return to the mat for Unstoppable, a film about his life.

“Once you hit that point of retirement, you just dream of having one more moment,” Robles says. “That’s just training for something … creating this choreography. We called it a ‘violent dance.’ So, to have a new perspective and to create something beautiful, intense, and ferocious was just incredible for me.”

Robles’ story – a remarkable one at that – covers his high school and college career as a wrestler. What makes it unique is his struggle. Robles was born without a leg but had no stump to attach a prosthetic to. He could compensate by strengthening other parts of his body and become a state and national champion.

In the film, Jharrel Jerome plays Robles, who serves as his stunt double in key moments. While he relived moments while writing the book Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion, Robles didn’t really appreciate the journey until he saw the film.

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  • Ali Ingersoll
    Ali Ingersoll Posts: 96

    Thank you for posting this. I've been wanting to watch this movie and you have inspired me

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