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An old speed bag at Monterrey Boxing Club, Bayamón, PR

Kineysha Shairys trains at Atlantic Boxing Club, Aguadilla, PR

Medals and trophies on Tomasamir A. Sara's bedroom dresser, Aguadilla, PR

Tomasamir A. Sara poses outside of his home, Aguadilla, PR

Orlando González during a training session, Atlantic Boxing Club, Aguadilla, PR

Orlando González (L) trains with his cousin Henry LeBron (R) at Atlantic Boxing Club, Aguadilla, PR

The boxers from Atlantic Boxing Club share in a group prayer before heading to a tournament in the city of Yauco, Aguadilla, PR

The scene as fighters and spectators arrive to the Boxeo En El Barrio tournament venue, Yauco, PR

Juan “Chaka” Carlos practices before his match at the Boxeo En El Barrio tournament, Yauco, PR

Fighters warm up in an alleyway behind the Boxeo En El Barrio tournament venue, Yauco, PR

The crowd cheers during a close match at the Boxeo En El Barrio tournament, Yauco, PR

Fighters during a match at the Boxeo En El Barrio tournament, Yauco, PR

Corner of the ring before practice at Charneco Boxing Club, Aguada, PR

Hector Diaz trains at Monterrey Boxing Club, Bayamón, PR

Young fighters take a break at Moca Boxing Club, Moca, PR

Luis Alvarez after sparring with Tomasamir A. Sara, Atlantic Boxing Club, Aguadilla, PR

A fighter rests after a sparring match, Monterrey Boxing Club, Bayamón, PR

Louis Rios wraps his hands before a training session at Playuela Boxing Academy, Aguadilla, PR

Luis “Bebo” Yamil Martinez stands for a portrait outside of his home, Aguadilla, PR

Raphael practices alone inside the ring at Atlantic Boxing Club, Aguadilla, PR

José Vega Cruz waiting for his match at the Boxeo En El Barrio tournament, Yauco, PR

Jenizabeth Colón at Monterrey Boxing Club, Bayamón, PR

Boxing Trunks worn Luis González, Orlando González's oldest cousin, Atlantic Boxing Club, Aguadilla, PR