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From Tepito to Paris: Olympians inspire new generation of female boxers in Mexico

Fatima Herrera of Team Mexico celebrates after beating Laura Fuertes Fernandez of Team Spain on Day Two of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Fatima Herrera of Team Mexico celebrates after beating Laura Fuertes Fernandez of Team Spain on Day Two of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Today, gyms across Mexico are seeing more young women eager to step into the ring, thanks in part to Olympic contenders like Citlalli Ortiz and Fatima Herrera.

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