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What Does It Take to be a Pro Boxer or MMA Fighter

AIR DATE: August 18, 2010
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Las Vegas hosts some of the biggest boxing matches in the world. "Floyd Mayweather" and "Manny Pacquiao" are household names, and ringside tickets for their fights cost over $1000. But what does to take to "make it" as a fighter in this town? What's the life of an amateur or young pro struggling to win, often while juggling a family and job? We go behind-the-scenes with local boxers and MMA fighters who want to see their names in lights. Step into the ring with us and into a fighter's life.

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Tracy Rollins, student, UNLV and amateur boxer
Frank Slaughter, boxing coach, UNLV
Henry Namauu, pro boxer
Jorge Lopez, pro MMA fighter


Jorge Lopez trains

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