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Jacob Szilasi always fighting no matter what the odds

Jacob Szilasi L with Trainer Jesse Mora R After getting off to a 4-0 start, 25 year boxer Jacob Szilasi has hit a bit of a bump in the road. He's lost two tough fights in a row but that's not discouraging him one bit. "I've been through a lot to get here. I had 15 amatuer bouts so for me every time I step in the ring is a learning experience," said Szilasi.                                                Watch story of Jacob Szilasi and his trainer.  Szilasi who now stands at 4-2 knows a thing about beating the odds. He was diagnosed with Cancer in April 2013 but after a year of chemotherapy he was back in the ring bringing his amatuer career to an end. Szilasi was determined to become a pro once he had beat cancer. "That was the focus. Turning pro once I beat cancer. It gave me a new purpose and focus," said Szilasi. Szilasi's traniner Jesse Mora has been working with Jacob for more than 5 years now. It was an instant bond when the pa