Photos: Go behind the scenes of 'Southpaw' movie shoot in Pittsburgh

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Production trailers move in to Indiana University of Pennsylvania PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Pittsburgh's Action News 4 anchor Mike Clark was given his own "personal" trailer for his on-air role. PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike grabbed an iced coffee from the frappuccino bar on location (He's going to need the caffeine for a long day!) PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike is ready for hair and makeup, waiting for his call (and the iced coffee was perfect!) PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike meets boxing great Victor Ortiz. Victor was a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars" last year and can currently be seen in "Expendables 3." PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike receives some boxing tips from (left to right) Dave Buglione, Mark Shrader and Jose Caraballo. PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike takes a selfie with legendary boxing referee Tony Weeks PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike with Vito Grassi. Vito is a Plum High School and Duquesne University graduate who landed a speaking role in the corner of Jake Gyllenhaal's character. PHOTO: Mike Clark

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As the sun sets on Jake's time in Pittsburgh and shooting wraps up, he tells Mike that he enjoyed his time in the city, working with our local professionals. PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike receives a touch up from Pittsburgh makeup artist Patty Bell PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike with Western Pennsylvania PAL Boxing officials Jimmy Cvetic and Gloria Sztukowski PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike with Pittsburgh casting director Donna Belajac, C.S.A. PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike with "Southpaw" producer Alan Riche from The Weinstein Company. It was the company's first movie venture in Pittsburgh. Here's hoping to many more! PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike says "Happy Birthday" to actress Oona Laurence. The 12-year-old actress will steal your heart in the movie! PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike says thank you to "Southpaw" director Antoine Fuqua. After spending the summer shooting here, the Pittsburgh native tells Mike it's bittersweet as the movie finishes production. PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Mike with Pittsburgh boxer Rayco Saunders, who has a role in the film. PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Two boxing buds -- Vito and Jake. (Could Vito be the next Sly Stallone?) PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Vito thanks Antoine for giving him his first speaking role in a major motion picture. PHOTO: Mike Clark

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Group shot of Vito, Jose, Antoine, Jimmy and Gloria ... it's a wrap! PHOTO: Mike Clark

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