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Lana Parrilla

I actually study boxing - my dad was a Golden Gloves champion so I learned how to fight at a very young age. Growing up in Brooklyn you always had to watch your back, so I pretty much learned to protect myself.

Lana Parrilla

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Lana Parrilla learned boxing early because her father was a successful amateur boxer, which influenced her training. Living in Brooklyn required her to be cautious and ready to defend herself, shaping her self-protection skills.

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