AGAINST THE ROPES

Each has their own reasons why they have turned to boxing. Can they overcome their personal challenges to make it in the tough world of boxing?

Bullied at a young age but a natural athletic talent, Chilean born Ben must focus 100% on his dream if he wants any chance of making it as a boxer.

Escaping a life of drug abuse and partying, Emma has reinvented herself.  She is learning to live on her own and create a positive life for herself.

Retired boxer Paul wants to fight professionally again. His greatest battle will be faced outside of the ring. With goals of a Canadian Championship, victory is in sight as long as he trains and listens to Coach and follows a strict nutrition regimen - sometimes easier said than done.

Approaching 50, Pollyanna found boxing gave her a new confidence. She will prepare for her very first amateur fight: The Ringside Masters World Championship.

With new fighters and bigger challenges, the stakes are higher than ever for Benny, Sterling and the Panther boxing team in season two of Against the Ropes. With plenty of competition in the amateur and professional boxing scene, both fighters and coaches will need to work harder than they ever have in order to achieve glory in the ring.