Two Champions, One Family: Hear Their Inspiring Story | Short Film Showcase

For Maurice and Alicia Ashley, winning runs in the family. These unstoppable siblings share a competitive fire that’s driven them to extraordinary success in their individual passions of chess and boxing. Older brother Maurice Ashley is the first African-American International Grandmaster and U.S. Chess Hall of Fame inductee. A year younger, Alicia Ashley is a 5-time World Boxing Champion and recognized by the Guinness World Records as the oldest female boxing champion.
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In this short film directed by Ted Sananman, meet the remarkable brother and sister duo and hear their inspiring story of talent, dedication, and family.

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