Against the Ropes is the inspiring story of Claudia Trejos, a minority woman who juggled family life and career in sport journalism. It's also a memoir about her dyslexia, violence and gender bias growing up in Colombia, how she survived as an immigrant who arrived in the U.S. with $700 and pivoted from pursuing a career as a medical doctor to becoming a leading woman in the sports industry as a journalist… Against the Ropes is a touching and inspiring story about a Hispanic woman who overcame dyslexia, violence, gender and racial bias growing up in Colombia, survived as an immigrant who arrived in the U.S. with $700 and pivot to become a leading woman in the sports industry as a reporter Against the Ropes is a story of resilience and determination. Once a serious dyslexic struggle, writer Claudia Trejos overcame everything to become an award-winning writer, columnist and television personality. A passion for sports led her from Colombia to journalism, where she paved a successful path as the only woman in her field. In this biography, she shares how she overcame dyslexia, violence, and gender and racial bias growing up in Colombia and achieved success as an immigrant who arrived in the U.S. with $700