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On the Philippine island of Negros, a bare-bones gym is aiming to produce Olympic boxers. The young fighters are from poor backgrounds and often train in worn-out shoes and frayed headgear as they pursue their Olympic dreams and a path out of poverty. Bago has already managed to train several boxers who have represented the Philippines. One has taken home an Olympic silver medal and another has earned bronze.
