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Two Fighters in a ring; Gilbert Nakatani lands a punch on the other's face. Both are shirtless, wearing shorts, and in action. "ONE" visible on ropes.

Roots of Greatness: Gilbert Nakatani - From West Covina to the World Stage

From humble beginnings in West Covina to victory on the global stage, Gilbert Nakatani’s journey is rooted in resilience and faith. Trained by Coach Josh Aragon - first at Sityodtong Los Angeles and now at Aragon Training Academy in Pasadena - Gilbert’s path to ONE Championship showcases the discipline, humility, and perseverance that define the Roots of Greatness.

Tynan Littlefield

Nov 92 min read

A black-and-white photo of a young man sitting on a wooden chair, facing an old, worn-down boxing ring with rope material ropes and wooden corner posts, inside a dimly lit, rundown warehouse.

The Roots of Greatness: How Tom Aspinall and Canelo Álvarez Started Their Journey

"Roots of Greatness" is an exclusive blog series by Aragon Training Academy exploring how today’s top fighters began their athletic journey. From dusty gyms to world titles, we uncover the foundational training that forged champions.

Josh

Jun 302 min read