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Following a group of wrestlers fighting their demons in and out of the ring.

Enter a world where anything is possible. A group of young wrestlers from Norwich fight their demons in and out of the ring.

Enter a world where anything is possible. James lost his sight as a child in a car accident, Pocket is struggling to overcome PTSD, and Marcus is autistic. These three friends are all determined to succeed both in and out of the ring. Norfolk-based trainer and promoter Zak Knight is there to help them. The story of his sister Paige’s rise to fame was told in the Hollywood movie Fighting with my Family. Zak struggled with severe depression but found a new purpose, helping others fulfil their dreams. In Zak’s world, there’s no such thing as can’t.

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Step into the Ring: Series 1: Time to Fly

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Time to Fly

BBC Three - Step into the Ring, Series 1, Time to Fly

Pocket is determined to overcome her anxiety and make a comeback.

Marcus sets out to prove that anyone can become a pro if they are determined enough, while Pocket tries to overcome her anxiety and get back in the ring.

Step into the Ring: Series 1

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Enter the world where anything is possible. A group of young wrestlers from Norwich fight their demons in and out of the ring.

Enter the world where anything is possible. James lost his sight as a child in a car accident, Pocket is struggling to overcome PTSD, and Marcus is autistic. These three friends are all determined to succeed both in and out of the ring. Norfolk-based trainer and promoter Zak Knight is there to help them. The story of his sister Paige’s rise to fame was told in the Hollywood movie Fighting with my Family. Zak struggled with severe depression but found a new purpose, helping others fulfil their dreams. In Zak’s world, there’s no such thing as can’t.

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