Health and Wellness Coordinator and Boxing Coach Jeffrey Jones, left, positions David Calzado during training Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021.
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A young boxer tapes his hands before sparring Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Boxers warm up during practice Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Health and Wellness Coordinator and Boxing Coach Jeffrey Jones watches his boxers train Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021. The kids and young adults of all ages train together and are mentors/mentees to each other. They also have a competitive travel team. It is a close knit group.
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Head Boxing Coach Jeffrey Young tightens a boxer’s gloves Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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King Perkins gets help from Coach Jeffrey Jones during practice Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeffrey Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021.
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Christian Givens waits to spar Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeffrey Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021. Boxers of the past are seen in photos by the ring.
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Head Boxing Coach Jeffrey Young watches boxers spar Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeffrey Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021.
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Head Boxing Coach Jeffrey Young , left, gives technique instruction to Christian Givens, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeffrey Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021.
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Luis Garcia spars Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. He is a national champion in Boxing USA.
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Joseph Williams, from left, jokes with Coach Jeffrey Young and Coach Jeffrey Jones, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeffrey Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021. The kids and young adults of all ages train together and are mentors/mentees to each other. They also have a competitive travel team. It is a close knit group.
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Brian Sanchez, left, and Quincon Curd spar Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeffrey Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021. The kids and young adults of all ages train together and are mentors/mentees to each other. They also have a competitive travel team. It is a close knit group.
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Joseph Williams, center, puts his game face on before sparring Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Coach Jeffrey Jones, left, and Coach Jeffrey Young, right, coach during the session. Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeffrey Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021. The kids and young adults of all ages train together and are mentors/mentees to each other. They also have a competitive travel team. It is a close knit group.
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Joseph Williams waits to spar Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeffrey Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021.
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Justin Mathis, left, and Joseph Williams spar Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeffrey Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021.
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Joseph Williams, from left, talks with Coach Jeffrey Jones and Coach Jeffrey Young after practice Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at the Christamore House. Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeffrey Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021. The kids and young adults of all ages train together and are mentors/mentees to each other. They also have a competitive travel team. It is a close knit group.
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Brian Sanchez and other boxers warm up Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Dennis Vaughn and other boxers warm up Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House boxing club.
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The question, “Do you see a champion?” is on the mirror to inspire boxers Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House boxing club.
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Johnny Davis Jr. warms up for boxing Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Health and Wellness Coordinator Jeffrey Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021. The kids and young adults of all ages train together and are mentors/mentees to each other. They also have a competitive travel team. It is a close knit group. Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
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Assistant Coach Tyra Keuchler, left, and Head Coach Jeffrey Young, right, lead boxing warmups Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Boxing Coach Jeffrey Jones watches his boxers warm up Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House. Also the Health and Wellness Coordinator at the community center, Jones brought the historic Christamore House Boxing Club back in 2021. The kids and young adults of all ages train together and are mentors/mentees to each other. They also have a competitive travel team. It is a close knit group.
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Hamdy Zokari warms up for boxing Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Wrapping the hands for boxing is a step to keep the hands safe. Photo taken Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Head Boxing Coach Jeffrey Young, center, gives pointers during sparring Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Gerardo Garcia, left, spars during sparring Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Christian Givens watches other boxers spar Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Health and Wellness Coordinator and Boxing Coach Jeffrey Jones, right, fixes a boxer’s head gear Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Dennis Vaughn gathers his wits between sparring bouts Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Young boxers spar Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Dennis Vaughn, left, and David Calzado spar Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Head Boxing Coach Jeffrey Young, left, gives pointers to Christian Givens as he breaks from sparring Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Luia Garcia, right, spars Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Luis Garcia, left, and David Calzado spar Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Boxers and Joseph Williams play around between sparring workouts Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Justin Mathis hits the bag Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House boxing gym.
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Hamdy Zokari, right, protects himself as he spars Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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A WBC World Champion belt won by Head Boxing Coach Jeffrey Young hangs on the wall Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House boxing club.
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Christamore House boxing coaches Jeffrey Jones, left, and Jeffrey Young confer during practice Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Head Boxing Coach Jeffrey Young yells moves to sparring boxers Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Health and Wellness Coordinator and Boxing Coach Jeffrey Jones, left, helps boxer Joseph Williams hone is craft Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Joseph Williams waits his turn to spar Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Joseph Williams spars Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at the Christamore House.
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Boxer Joseph Williams, left, get ready to leave the Christamore House boxing gym with Coach Jeffrey Jones, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
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