A persistent teen is Hillsborough County is trying to spread an important message.

Jaylen Arnold, 13, is raising awareness of bullying through his non-profit Jaylen's challenge.

This time he has a champ, Antonio Tarver, in his corner at Punch Boxing in Carrollwood to help knock out the bullies.

"I was happy to know that someone out there,” said Arnold. “Such a big name like Antonio Tarver, the magic man, knows what it's like to be bullied and that's why it's so great he's helping out."

This cause is personal to Tarver because not even he could escape being bullied as a kid.

He says that's why he's filming a commercial with Jaylen to help others realize they aren't alone and that there are options.

“To see that kids now are losing their lives or committing suicide; it’s just enough is enough,” said Tarver. “I felt obligated to really stand in with this fight.”

Jaylen was bullied for years because of his Tourette’s syndrome and that's why he started his campaign four years ago.

On Saturday he hit the ring with one of the best to get some personal lessons and to give bullying a one-two punch.

"18 million students and people are being bullied every year and I think that's way too many,” said Arnold. “It should be zero."