One feature | eddie alvarez’s real-life “rocky” story | Ryan L. Jones

Martial arts icon Eddie Alvarez has made his name thrilling fans in organizations around the world and capturing World Titles. However, his rise to prominence did come easy easy. The American megastar grew up in a neighborhood infamous for gang activities and drugs. But through martial arts, “The Underground King” kept his head down and focussed on his sole mission of competing professionally. Having made it to the greatest stage of martial arts, the lightweight legend will look to cement his legacy in an epic super-bout when he takes on Filipino legend Eduard Folayang at ONE: DAWN OF HEOES in Manila.