Bare-bones gym breeds Olympians in Philippines boxing capital Bago

by The Manila Times

Jul 10, 2024 1:38 pm

BAGO CITY, Philippines — At a bare-bones gym in the central Philippines, children from poor families in torn shoes put on frayed head guards and get to work in pursuit of their Olympic boxing dream -- and a way out of poverty.

Aged 10-18, the young boxers spar in the Bago city gymnasium after school before sleeping under the ring's canvas at night.

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