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Israel “Izzy” Garcia helps train champs both in and out of the ring

Nov 13, 2014, 1:00 PM 0

By Michael Bacos Extra! CHICAGO — Israel Garcia always had the passion of a fighter. When he was young, his family didn’t have enough money to send him to a boxing gym, so he created his own backyard gym…

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Video: New film showcases the sport of boxing and declares it’s “the era of Latin fighters”

Jun 13, 2014, 12:48 PM 0

LatinaLista — Fighting has been part of human society from the beginning. A recent study found that men’s faces actually evolved to better withstand punches since the face has always been the primary target for clenched fists. It’s something…