Unstoppable (2024): Where is Anthony Robles Now? The Inspiring Journey of a Champion Wrestler

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Millions of people are interested in—Anthony Robles‘s life story. Now, William Goldenberg‘s 2024 biographical sports drama ‘Unstoppable on Prime Video; tells his amazing story. The movie is an emotional tribute to strength and determination. Jharrel Jerome plays the—one-legged wrestler—who beat all odds to become a national champion. Jennifer Lopez plays Anthony’s mother, Judy Robles, in the movie, which is about the close bond between a mother and son and the problems they overcame together. People may be wondering where—Anthony Robles is now as the end credits roll on this moving story.

Early Life: Overcoming Obstacles from the Start

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Anthony Robles was born on July 15, 1988, in La Mirada, California. He had a disability from birth: he was born without his right leg. On the other hand, Anthony was taught that his flaws would not define him. Judy, his mother, was very important in teaching him this way of thinking. She helped him through every problem and told him to dream big.

Anthony started wrestling in the eighth grade. He had some problems at first, but his huge upper body strength and unique way of doing things quickly made him stand out.

When he was 14, he joined the school wrestling team. His first organized matches were during his first year of high school. At first, his record wasn’t great—he had a 5–8 win–loss record. He was also at a disadvantage in his weight class because he was usually 10 pounds lighter than the other guys in his class.

Even with these problems at the start, Robles found an odd advantage in the way he was built. His years of using crutches had made his upper body very strong, which helped him get great grip strength in wrestling. His unusually high center of gravity also made him hard to attack, which in real life would have been a disadvantage but was actually a benefit in the wrestling ring. Over time, this would become one of the things that made him stand out in the sport.

Goals and Dreams for College

In his dreams, Robles wanted to go to the University of Iowa, which has one of the best wrestling programs in the country. However, the school turned him down and crushed his hopes. Robles didn’t give up and went to Arizona State University (ASU), where he got a scholarship. To be close to his family, Robles chose to attend ASU as a walk-on athlete. At first, coaches were skeptical of his ability to compete at the highest level.

Even though people had doubts, Robles’ hard work and dedication paid off. He worked out hard all the time and earned a spot on the ASU wrestling team. Not only was he able to improve his skills at ASU, but he also became close with his mother, who was his biggest fan, and his high school wrestling coach, Bobby Williams, who was like a father to him. They worked together to make Robles a very strong competitor.

A National Champion: The 2011 NCAA Wrestling Championship

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With hard work and success in high school wrestling, he got a spot on Arizona State University’s (ASU) wrestling team as a walk-on. He eventually became an All-American three times and the 125-pound NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion in 2011. That year’s win is still remembered as one of the most inspiring in college sports history.

Robles showed off not only amazing technique and skill, but also an unbreakable mental toughness in an exciting, hard-fought match. He beat McDonough against all odds to win the national championship. The win was the best moment of his wrestling career and proof that all of his hard work, determination, and training had paid off.

Life Beyond Wrestling

Anthony went from being an athlete to a motivational speaker after his win at ASU. In 2012, he and Austin Murphy wrote an autobiography called Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated. It goes into more detail about his life and the principles that helped him be successful. The book helped people figure out how to deal with problems, and it gained him fans outside of wrestling.

Anthony did more than just give motivational speeches. He also took on new challenges. A Guinness World Record was set by him in 2018 when he did 62 pull-ups in one minute. This showed how physically strong he was. As well as wrestling—he became a commentator for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. These roles kept him involved with the sport he loves and helped him spread his message of persistence to more people.

Going back to coaching in high school

Anthony became the head wrestling coach at Mesa High School in Arizona, where he went to school, in 2022. He made this choice because he wanted to give back to the community and encourage the next generation of wrestlers. Mesa’s wrestling program did very well with his help and his presence showed his students that with hard work and determination, they could get through anything.

While he was at Mesa High School, Anthony worked closely with Bobby Williams, who had been Anthony’s high school coach and mentor years before. Anthony said, “I want to teach these kids life lessons they can carry with them off the mat.”

Where is Anthony Robles Now?

Today, Anthony Robles is still involved in the wrestling community even though he is 36 years old. Anthony Robles changed jobs and became a wrestling coach at Chandler—Arizona’s Hamilton High School in 2024. By making the change, he was able to continue coaching young athletes while also balancing his work and personal life. He works hard to make sure his students have a supportive environment because he thinks sports can help them gain self-confidence and discipline.

On top of that, Robles keeps working as a motivational speaker—going to events and conferences all over the country. People from all walks of life can relate to his message, which is based on sticking with things, getting help from family and getting through tough times. Like he did throughout his life, he tells others to embrace their own unique strengths.

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Anthony has become a father in addition to being a coach. His son Abel is two years old, and he and his wife Laura are very proud of him. Anthony says that becoming a father has added a new dimension to his life and made him value family and the values that his mother taught him even more. He said in a recent interview, “Being a dad has taught me a lot about patience and love that doesn’t depend on anything.” He still has a close relationship with his mother Judy, who was very important to his growth. Through his work, he continues to honor her memory.

People are still inspired by Anthony Robles and not just in wrestling. They are inspired in all areas of life. Robles tells his story to help other people face their problems head-on and reach their goals as a motivational speaker, coach, and author. His message is clear: anything is possible if you work hard, don’t give up, and have a lot of people who support you.

Tony Robles may have started his journey on crutches, but now he is a great example of what you can do if you work hard, believe in yourself, and have the support of your family and friends. The movie Unstoppable tells his story, which will inspire many people in the future.

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