Havana. Cuba
Boxing in Cuba (21)
A boxing coach, a retired olympic boxer, trains boys at Rafael Trejo boxing gym.
During the last 30 years Cuba has produced more World Champions and Olympic gold medalists in amateur boxing than any other country. Many famous fighters, who came out of Cuba, trained at Rafael Trejo boxing gym in their youth. This run down open air facility in the Old Havana is a place of learning and mastering the art of boxing with the old school style. Boys begin their training when they are very young. As sports receive a high political priority in Cuba, all children are systematically encouraged to develop their skills. Those who succeed will become heroes of Cuban society.
Havana. Cuba
Boxing in Cuba (21)
A boxing coach, a retired olympic boxer, trains boys at Rafael Trejo boxing gym.
During the last 30 years Cuba has produced more World Champions and Olympic gold medalists in amateur boxing than any other country. Many famous fighters, who came out of Cuba, trained at Rafael Trejo boxing gym in their youth. This run down open air facility in the Old Havana is a place of learning and mastering the art of boxing with the old school style. Boys begin their training when they are very young. As sports receive a high political priority in Cuba, all children are systematically encouraged to develop their skills. Those who succeed will become heroes of Cuban society.