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Watch every Born to Brawl episodeImage source,quina sessenta quarenta e quatro Getty ImagesImage caption, UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett, boxing history-maker Claressa Shields and British boxer Chris Eubank Jr are all on Born to BrawlPublished28 April 2024Paddy Pimblett, Claressa Shields and Chris Eubank Jr have all starred in episodes of BBC Sport's Born to Brawl.The series follows boxers and MMA fighters at crucial times in their careers, telling their stories in their own words and giving the audience a rare glimpse into what it means, and takes, to be a fighter.You can watch every episode of the series below.Cindy NgambaTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, 'You’re under arrest' – how Cindy Ngamba made history against the oddsCindy Ngamba brings BBC Sport into her life in Bolton and how she beat all the odds to win an Olympic medal.READ MORE: Ngamba - from refugee to OlympianClaressa ShieldsTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, 'I wouldn't wish what I went through on my worst enemy'Undisputed middleweight boxing world champion Claressa Shields opens up about her harrowing journey to the top of her sport.READ MORE: 'Don't mess with Claressa' - a fighter as hard as FlintChris Eubank JrTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Chris Eubank Jr tells his story before fight with Liam WilliamsMiddleweight Chris Eubank Jr tells his story of being born into boxing royalty and following in his father's footsteps.Natasha JonasTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Is Jonas the most overlooked legend in boxing?'Miss GB' Natasha Jonas details her rise, including what it took to come back and win three world titles in boxing at 37.Dennis McCannTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Tyson Fury tips traveller boxer Dennis 'The Menace' McCann as future world championMeet Dennis McCann, the next boxing traveller superstar and the man Tyson Fury has picked to emulate his success.Savannah MarshallTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Savannah Marshall has enjoyed a ten-year rivalry with American ShieldsBoxer Savannah Marshall reveals how getting over Floyd Mayweather's "broken promises", conquering social anxiety and working with Peter Fury prepared her for a historic women's fight against long-term rival Shields.Aadam and Sami HamedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Prince Naseem Hamed's sons are coming for his throneAadam and Sami Hamed - whose father is former world champion 'Prince' Naseem Hamed - are turning professional with no amateur record, so can they follow in their dad's footsteps?Ricky GormanTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Is Ricky Gorman the next Tyson Fury?Boxer Ricky Gorman, a relative of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, tells the story of his path into the sport and his pride as part of the travelling community, including his uncle, bareknuckle legend and 'King of the Gypsies', Bartley Gorman.Shannon CourtenayTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, From binge drinking and obesity to world championShannon Courtenay struggled with addiction issues in her younger years until finding her way into boxing and, after only eight professional fights, became the WBA bantamweight champion.Josh WarringtonTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Can Josh Warrington put Leeds back on top?Follow former world champion Josh Warrington's journey in his hometown of Leeds as he prepares for his "make-or-break" fight against Leigh Wood.Muhammad MokaevTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Muhammad Mokaev: The Dagestan refugee's emotional journey to UFC debutUFC fighter Muhammad Mokaev shares his story of fleeing Dagestan as a boy with his father, the challenges of growing up as a refugee in the UK and finding a love of mixed martial arts.READ MORE: Refugee on course to become youngest UFC championTom AspinallTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, How Aspinall went from ￡20 in the bank to headlining UFCBritish heavyweight fighter and UFC interim champion Tom Aspinall tells how he went from having ￡20 in the bank to being a UFC headliner.READ MORE: 'Straight from winning title, I did the school run'Paddy PimblettTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, MMA fighter Paddy Pimblett tells his story before his UFC debut on Darren Till's cardBritain's Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett tells his story before his UFC debut against Luigi Vendramini in Las Vegas - after turning down the UFC twice in his younger years.Leah McCourtTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, The rise of MMA star Leah McCourt Leah McCourt tells her story of growing up in Belfast, becoming a single mother at 18 and fighting her way to become the first female to headline a Bellator Europe event.Related topicsMixed Martial ArtsBoxingMore on this storyGet boxing news sent straight to your phonePublished16 August
