Boys train at the Rafael Trejo boxing gym, wedged between buildings in old Havana. Hundreds of such gyms in Cuba nurture young athletes' skills.

Yuniel Torres (14) trains at the Rafael Trejo boxing gym. The gym, wedged between buildings in old Havana, is one of hundreds of such gyms in Cuba nurturing young athletes' skills.

A young boxer contending for a spot on the junior olympic team ices his neck and upper back after his bought. The Rafael Trejo boxing gym, wedged between buildings in old Havana, is one hundreds of such gyms in Cuba nurturing young athletes' skills.

Children fight each other under the eyes of coaches, who look for those who have promising talent. Wedged between buildings, the Rafael Trejo boxing gym, is one of hundreds of such gyms in Cuba nurturing young athletes' skills.

Dairon Lester (16) receives strong words from a coach. The Rafael Trejo boxing gym, wedged between buildings in old Havana, is one of hundreds of such gyms in Cuba nurturing young athletes' skills.

Boys train at the Rafael Trejo boxing gym, wedged between buildings in old Havana. Hundreds of such gyms in Cuba nurture young athletes' skills.

A boxer bounces off the wall in training at the Rafael Trejo boxing gym. The boxers use whatever facilities are available to hone their skills. Hundreds of such gyms in Cuba nurture young athletes' skills.

Michel Sarria Menendez, pauses for breath after successfully advancing in a regional tournament. Coaches expect his hard work could earn him a coveted place in Cuba's Olympics team. The Rafael Trejo boxing gym is one of hundreds of such gyms in Cuba that nurture young athletes' skills.

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