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From The Corner

From The Corner

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Documentary

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Tijuana has become a hub for world-class boxing, producing 21 world champions and countless contenders on international stages. Trainer Rómulo Quirarte, a key figure in this movement, shares his journey from a tough childhood marked by poverty and loss to building a legacy through his passion for boxing. Key voices from the sport and the border community reflect on how this vibrant boxing culture emerged.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

94 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

23 April 2023

Country

Mexico

Cast

Rómulo Quirarte

Rómulo Quirarte

Self

Julio César Chávez

Julio César Chávez

Self

Edward Coward

Edward Coward

Narrator

Erik Morales

Erik Morales

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