Unstoppable
WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Unstoppable.
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, andthe real-life Anthony Roblesproduced the film.
These included Iowa, Oklahoma State, and Columbia.
Robles went on to improve to 29-8 in his sophomore year.
As portrayed inUnstoppable, Robles went a perfect 36-0 to become the 2011 NCAA National Wrestling Champion.
The film also states that McDonough won two consecutive national championships, which is false.
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However, he did win two NCAA titles in 2010 and 2012 and lost to Robles in 2011.
In 2010, Robles was named an All-American after going 32-4.
He ultimately finished seventh in the NCAA 125-pound weight class after winning the Pac-10 championship.
Despite being born with one leg, Anthony Robles overcomes significant challenges both at home and in the competitive world of wrestling. His determination and relentless drive lead him to become an NCAA Division 1 wrestling champion, earning him national recognition and a place in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Ron eventually left Judy for another woman, as the movie depicts.
According toDeadspin, “Ron criticized his step-son mercilessly, and sometimes physically abused Judy in his presence.”
Ron’s real-life animosity towards Anthony was more racially charged thanUnstoppablesuggests.
Robles credits Williams for helping him find his unique wrestling style that helped make him a national champion.
As for Coach Shawn Charles, Robles appreciates his constant source of motivation.
“He forced me outside of my comfort zone on a regular basis.
Just challenged me to think at a different level and improve myself.”
Robles revealed that becoming a national champion didn’t matter to me.
Really, what mattered to me now is I wanted to show these kids that anything’s possible.
