Breaking Silence Season 1 Diamonds In The Ring
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Can boxing help domestic abuse survivors regain self-respect? Former champion Daniella Smith believes so. Her gym, Diamonds in the Ring, trains survivors like Shonie. We follow Shonie's difficult journey to a charity fight night. Despite a rocky start, she triumphs. The event raises over $30,000 for women's refuges. The charity continues as Daniella delivers carloads of Christmas presents to a refuge, bringing holiday cheer to those in need.
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