His impoverished teammates back home are counting on his paltry prize money to feed their hungry stomachs.
Their manager and father figure Jun Gandeza is near bankrupt but refuses to abandon the close-knit boxers.
Inspired by the rags-to-riches story of national hero Manny Pacquiao, many Filipinos see boxing as a ticket out of poverty.
But success stories are rare. 101 East meets those fighting for a brighter future and asks: Will these young fighters survive the brutal boxing industry?
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