Pilsen teen boxes his way to Junior Olympic gold, No. 1 ranking
At 106 pounds and all of 14 years old, Pilsen eighth grader Jessie Anthony Sanchez is already considered a veteran of the sport.
At 106 pounds and all of 14 years old, Pilsen eighth grader Jessie Anthony Sanchez is already considered a veteran of the sport.
He's just 14 years old, and he's already a force to be reckoned with. The student from Pilsen is building buzz in the boxing ring after winning a number of titles. At this rate, he may very well be on his way to the Olympics. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos had the story on the prizefighter from Pilsen.
Boxers from each of the district's 22 gyms showed off their fancy footwork and powerful hooks.
The exhibition will take place right in the shadow of the Picasso statue.
Boxers ranging from ages 8 to 25 will battle it out in the ring at 22 boxing gyms across the city.
Boxers ranging from ages 8 to 25 will battle it out in the ring at 22 boxing gyms across the city.
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