In this powerful episode of the Duty Beyond Duty podcast, we sit down with Chicago’s own Fres “Fast Fres” Oquendo, a Puerto Rican heavyweight boxing legend who rose from the streets of Humboldt Park to fight on the world’s biggest stages. Fres opens up about his early life, his passion for boxing, and the battles inside and outside the ring that shaped his journey.

We explore his rise through the heavyweight division, the challenges of competing at the elite level, and how his Puerto Rican roots and Chicago upbringing fueled his relentless drive. Beyond boxing, Fres shares his commitment to giving back to the community, inspiring the next generation, and keeping the Puerto Rican fighting spirit alive.

This is Duty Beyond Duty.