A budding boxer practices his punches on discarded car tires. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach young hopefuls the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing Cuba's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

Young boxer in Havana. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach young hopefuls the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing the island's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

Cuban boxing pupils do push-ups during the training. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach young hopefuls the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing Cuba's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

Boxing ring in the streets of Havana. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach young hopefuls the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing Cuba's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

A young girl watches while the boxing training is in progress. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach young hopefuls the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing Cuba's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

Boxing pupil during the training. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach young hopefuls the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing Cuba's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

Young boxing pupils watch their older role models. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing Cuba's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

Blood, sweat and tears are the stuff of dreams in Cuba's boxing schools. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach young hopefuls the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing the island's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

Warming-up sessions and group shadow boxing classes are part of the routine in Cuba's boxing schools. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach young hopefuls the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing the island's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

During the boxing training. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach young hopefuls the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing Cuba's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

Young boxing pupil during the training. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach young hopefuls the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing Cuba's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

Warming-up sessions and group shadow boxing classes are part of the routine in Cuba's boxing schools. Former champions - some of advancing years - teach young hopefuls the tricks of the trade in shabby sports halls in the hope of continuing the island's tradition as an Olympic boxing nation. Some boys take up boxing when they're only four years old.

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