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Boxing in Puerto Rico for The New York Times. For more info - https://nyti.ms/2NY71PM

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

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Kineysha Shairys trains at Atlantic Boxing Club, Aguadilla, PR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hector Diaz trains at Monterrey Boxing Club, Bayamón, PR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Jenizabeth Colón at Monterrey Boxing Club, Bayamón, PR

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

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