From The Corner

Apr 23, 2023

1h 34m

★ 0.0

Overview

Tijuana has become a hub for world-class boxing, producing 21 world champions and countless contenders on international stages. Trainer Rómulo Quirarte, a key figure in this movement, shares his journey from a tough childhood marked by poverty and loss to building a legacy through his passion for boxing. Key voices from the sport and the border community reflect on how this vibrant boxing culture emerged.

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Documentary

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Rómulo Quirarte

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Julio César Chávez

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Edward Coward

Erik Morales

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