FOX has announced the 12 boxers who will attempt to become "The Next Great Champ" on a reality show this fall.

Ranging in age from 20 to 31, the boxers hail from seven states, with four contestants from Florida and three from California. They'll train and spar and battle for the chance at a professional contract with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions. The charismatic eight-time champion will also serve as their friend, advisor and mentor on the journey.

"We've found 12 talented, determined, courageous young boxers who want their chance at stardom," says De La Hoya. "We will push them to their limits to see which ones have the heart of a champion. And, for the first time, the audience will get to see the daily sacrifices and struggles, the joy and pain in the career of a young fighter. We'll show you how champions are made."

Each boxer will also be accompanied by a confidant from their personal life, somebody who will go through the intense journey with them.

The 12 fighters competing for the ultimate prize are:

Name (Age): James Marvelous Mince" Mince (26)
Hometown: New Orleans
Confidant: Elgin Melancon (uncle)
Record: 4-0 (Professional)

Name (Age): Rene "Lone Star" Armijo Jr. (20)
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Confidant: Rene Armijo Sr. (father)
Record: 1-0 (Professional)

Name (Age): Fred "Boom Boom" Bachmann (31)
Hometown: Philadelphia
Confidant: Lance Bachman (brother)
Record: 3-0 (Professional)

Name (Age): Mike "Pit Bull" Vallejo (27)
Hometown: Miami
Confidant: Glenda Santiago (fiancee)
Record: 22-3 (Amateur)

Name (Age): Luis "The Body Snatcher" Corps (30)
Hometown: Miami
Confidant: Christy Monteaguedo (girlfriend)
Record: 1-1 (Professional)

Name (Age): David "Danger" Pareja (26)
Hometown: Chicago
Confidant: PJ Pareja (wife)
Record: 41-14 (Amateur)

Name (Age): Otis "Triple O.G." Griffin (26)
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Confidant: Schonette James (sister)
Record: 9-1 (Amateur)

Name (Age): Paul "The Perfect Storm" Scianna (30)
Hometown: North Orange, NJ
Confidant: Stephanie Scianna (sister)
Record: 17-5 (Amateur)

Name (Age): Arsenio "R.C. Rey" Reyes (27)
Hometown: Miami
Confidant: Arturo Reyes (brother)
Record: 3-0 (Professional)

Name (Age): Mohamad "The Monarch" Elmahmoud (23)
Hometown: Orlando
Confidant: Amanda Cooper (girlfriend)
Record: 15-4 (Amateur)

Name (Age): Lawrence "Lights Out" Alonzo (29)
Hometown: Ontario, CA
Confidant: Andrea Yamas (girlfriend)
Record: 8-4 (Amateur)

Name (Age): Gilbert "The General" Zaragoza (29)
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Confidant: Deanna Zaragoza (sister)
Record: 1-0 (Professional)