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Ben Lira: A Trainer's Perspective

This documentary is a story of Ben Lira, a veteran boxing trainer from South El Monte, CA. Lira is one of boxing's hidden gems, he's been a trainer in the boxing industry for over 50 years. Lira speaks about the hardships of training, the daily duties, what is expected of a trainer and the disadvantages of having a boxing career. Lira has trained many world champions, including Mexico's famous female boxer, Mariana Juarez. Lira is also the assist coach of unified World Champion, Gennady "GGG" Golovkin. Fellow boxing members give their take on Ben Lira and how his life as a trainer has impacted them and the sport.

  • Anna Aguilar
    Director
  • Anna Aguilar
    Writer
  • Anna Aguilar
    Producer
  • Ben Lira
    Key Cast
    "Head Trainer at Teamsters Boxing "
  • Lee Espinoza
    Key Cast
    "Director of Coachella Boxing Club"
  • Rudy Hernandez
    Key Cast
    "Trainer/Cutman"
  • Erick Estrada
    Key Cast
    "Program Director at A.T.R. Boxing"
  • David Avila
    Key Cast
    "Journalist"
  • Ray Corona
    Key Cast
    "Referee"
  • Luis Feliciano
    Key Cast
    "Professional Boxer"
  • Luis Rosales
    Key Cast
    "Professional Boxer"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Boxing
  • Runtime:
    45 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 11, 2018
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director - Anna Aguilar