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Ray Cooper III’s lifetime of training with family leads to shot at big payoff

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KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

MMA fighter Ray Cooper III, trains with Blake Cooper, Baylen Cooper, Makoa Cooper and Makana-Ray Cooper under the guidance of their father, Ray Cooper Jr., in the family’s home garage. Ray Cooper III will fight at Madison Square Garden on Monday.

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KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Ray Cooper III, left, grapples with his brother, Blake, during training in their family garage.