"THE FIGHT LIFE" - 42 minute documentary
Art "All Heart" Medina
works full time painting houses. He is also a single father of a six year old boy and uses boxing to supplement his income. He is the quintessential "club fighter." The fighter brought in the make the star look good. But Art keeps coming forward, undaunted, and the majority of his opponents always know that they've been in a  fight.

The Dominican Republic is known for churning out great baseball players.
Wilson Montero eschews baseball for boxing and became a successful amateur in the Tampa Bay boxing circuit. Turning pro now, he must juggle his boxing career with a newborn son and a full time job as a truck driving instructor.

Two years ago,
Jose Luis "Tapitas" Araiza was a top ranked junior flyweight on the verge of a a title shot. Now after two years of inactivity he has immigrated to Baja, California and begins preparation for a comeback. Working late nights as a barback to make ends meet, Araiza struggles to gain back lost opportunity.

Not every boxer has the glamour and prestige of an Oscar De La Hoya or Floyd Mayweather.
"The Fight Life" offers an inside look at the clubfighter, the prelim, and the unknown contender doing what they have to do to try and make it in the fight game.
VIDEO: Librado Andrade describes his thoughts when the bell rings.
VIDEO: Pat Barry speaks about the character traits to become a champion.
VIDEO: Wilson Montero speaks about his toughest fight to date..
"THE FIGHTERS OF LA HABRA" - 18 minute documentary
Learning how to box in a converted church,
Julio Gonzalez, Librado Andrade, and Enrique Ornelas emerge out of the small La Habra boxing club to become champions and top contenders in their weight divisions. All three fighters discuss how they got involved in the boxing and other minutiae of the sport in an 18 minute documentary. Former light heavyweight champion Gonzalez looks back on his career while Andrade and Ornelas discuss their ambitions.   
Wilson Montero sparring with top lightweight contender Nate "Galaxy Warrior" Campbell
The first Mexican Light Heavyweight champion, Julio Gonzalez
Super middleweight contender
Librado Andrade
Middleweight contender
Enrique Ornelas


DVD INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
o "The Fight Life"
  a 42 minute documentary featuring Art "All Heart" Medina, Wilson Montero, and Jose Luis "Tapitas" Araiza
o "The Fighters of La Habra"
an 18 minute documentary featuring Julio Gonzalez, Librado Andrade, and Enrique Ornelas
o "The Rise of the Latin Fighter"
a conversational piece about the rise of the Hispanic boxer, New York amateur sensation Kristian Vasquez, trainers Rick Cadilha and Jim Smith are among those who offer their viewpoints.
o "Round Card Girl Round Up"
a between rounds look at some of the beauties of the Denver Athletic Club
o "Hurricane Gym Sparring"
a ringside seat for a spirited sparring session between top lightweight contender Nate Campbell and prospect Wilson Montero
o "La Habra Sparring"
a ring apron look at a sparring session between Librado Andrade and brother Enrique Ornelas
o "Enrique Ornelas pre-fight & fight"
handheld camera footage of Enrique Ornelas' professional bout
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Note: There are TWO documentaries on this DVD, "The Fight Life" and "The Fighters of La Habra'
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Librado Andrade describes the qualities to become a champion.
Denver round card girl
Julio Gonzalez after a tough sparring session.
Former light heavyweight champion Gonzalez works the heavy bag.
Art Medina with son Darius.
Art Medina faces off with Brad Jensen.
Art works the speed bag.
Trainer Lenny Perez laces up Wilson Montero.
Art works the mitts.
Librado Andrade refreshes after a sparring session.
Brothers Enrique Ornelas and Librado Andrade at the Big Bear training camp.
Julio Gonzalez talks about his start in boxing.
Trainer Jimmy Smith discusses the
fight game.