Born and raised in the heart of East Los Angeles, Sandoval entered boxing with high hopes and a natural talent that quickly propelled him to the amateur and professional circuits. Known for his technical prowess and fierce determination, ...See moreBorn and raised in the heart of East Los Angeles, Sandoval entered boxing with high hopes and a natural talent that quickly propelled him to the amateur and professional circuits. Known for his technical prowess and fierce determination, he climbed the ranks to become the WBA Bantamweight Champion, securing his place among boxing's elite. The documentary follows Sandoval's most defining moments, including his triumphant bouts and a fateful 1986 title defense against Gaby Canizales that nearly cost him his life. Through firsthand interviews, archival footage, and insights from trainers, family, and friends, Richie Sandoval: The Fight of His Life explores the emotional and physical toll boxing took on Sandoval and the remarkable courage he displayed as he fought his way back from a near-fatal experience in the ring.
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