The much-awaited sports-biopic drama Unstoppable will be released on Amazon Prime Video on January 16, 2025. Directed by William Goldenberg, with Ben Affleck in the producer's chair alongside Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, David Crockett, Andy Fraser, Gary Lewis, and Anthony Robles, Unstoppable is all already buzzing among fans as it features none other than Jennifer Lopez in supporting role. Unstoppable is based on an inspiring true story of an American wrestler named Anthony Robles played by Jharrel Jerome in Amazon Prime's movie who was born with one leg.
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Unstoppable Real Story: Who is Anthony Robles?
As per the information available, Anthony Robles is a US wrestler who went on to become the 2011 NCAA individual wrestling national champion despite not having one leg. Anthony Robles was reportedly born with only one leg and he also refused to wear a prosthetic leg, removing it when he was just 3-years-old. After an inspiring performance in American wrestling, Anthony Robles became an author.
Anthony Robles wrote the book Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion (Gotham Books), which was published in September 2012. As per the information available, when Anthony Robles was in the sixth grade, he set a record for the most pushups by a member of his school. He began wrestling in the eighth grade, joining in while watching one of his older cousins practice.
Anthony concluded his Arizona State wrestling career with a record of 122–23, a three-time Pac-10 wrestling champion as well as a three-time All-American. Robles ranks 8th for most match wins by an Arizona State wrestler.
Now, Anthony Robles has become an author and motivational speaker.
In the movie Unstoppable, Hollywood actress Jenifer Lopez will be portraying the character of Anthony Robles's mother. Anthony Robles's mother's name is Judy. As per ASU News, Judy Robles earned a bachelor's degree at Arizona State University (ASU). Thereafter, she earned a master's degree and a doctorate from Northern Arizona University.
As per the portal, Judy now works in Sun Devil Athletics as the associate director of student-athlete experience and family programs.