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Uploaded by on Jul 9, 2006

Project: There Goes the Barrio.
Duration: 76 minutes.
Format: Digital.
Language: English - Spanish. Subtitles.

Cast: Daniel Ponce de León, Matthew Vasquez, Adrian Pasten, Joe Hernández, Clemente Medina, Mundo "El Brujo" Morales, and Oscar de la Hoya.

Directed by: Guillermo Gabriel and Sergio Vizuete. Produced by: Guillermo Gabriel and Sergio Vizuete.

Synopsis:
A rare, and in-depth look into the world of boxing, from the perspectives of amateur and professional fighters as well as industry veterans, at pivotal moments in their quest for Championship Belts.
From the streets to the gyms of East Los Angeles, a region rich in boxing history, this documentary follows two boxers at different stages in their careers, the nature of the business as told through their eyes and those of veteran boxing insiders.
Daniel Ponce de Leon, professional boxer and member of the Tarahumara Indian tribe of Mexico, fighting his way to the top to become the next junior featherweight champion and first Tarahumara Indian ever to fight for a world title in boxing.
Matthew Vasquez, an amateur boxer fighting out of East Los Angeles and trying to fulfill his dreams becoming a professional champion boxer. To get there he has to overcome the everyday struggles of life in East Los Angeles, gang violence, poverty, and a broken home, all feeding his hunger to become the best amateur boxer in the world.
Adrian Pasten, Joe Hernández, Clemente Medina, and Mundo "El Brujo" Morales, provide unique insight into the world of boxing from the eyes and experience of long time trainers, Promoters, consultans, and managers as they guide these young fighters in their pursuit boxing glory.

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  • hell yeah my grandpa is Tarahumara, Tarahumara Pride!!

  • did oscar say mexico vs thailand?? they train traditional boxing there? always thought it was straight up thai boxing/muay thai,kick to break bones type shit! you leanr something new everyday haha

  • i come out on the 3 second mark in this video.. do anyone know where to get this documentary?.. i use to train with ponce.. hes a hard working man!!

  • hey i come out on this video.. im the guy in the first 3 seconds of the video.. do any of u guys know where to get this?..

  • kamangpinoy thanks for your respect. your the only pinoy that ive seen said something respecfull about this ponce de leon. i thank you for that. i respect pacqiao and i respect marquez may the best guy win if marquez wins i will not talk shit and if pacqiao wins i will not talk shit. i admire you for that man.

  • can any1 tell me were i can get dis?

  • Thanks for sharing this clip.

  • julio jr sucks pulga will rip him a new one

  • julio jr. will win!

    east la good fighters!

    but mexico is far superior!

    like sergio mora is a pussy he was scared to fight jermaine taylor!

  • daniel ponce de leon will make it big!

    he won like two weeks ago! by ko!

    against this central american!

    he's a fuckin monster!

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