The Teenage Women Changing the Face of Boxing

Sandra Tovar trains six days a week, three times a day, and has her eye on winning an Olympic gold medal. At 17 years old, she’s the nation’s number one boxer in her weight class, and she’s training alongside other young women in Fresno, California, who are serious contenders in what was once considered solely a men’s sport. Since 2017, four women from California’s Central Valley have finished first or second at the junior Olympics. The secret to their success in the ring? These young female athletes have strength, determination and the support of a community that raises funds so they can compete on a national level. Zoe Saldana and BESE are teaming up with Great Big Story to shine a light on American Latinx excellence around the country. Visit for more stories like this, and check out their YouTube channel: SUBSCRIBE: #Boxers #Female #Fight This story is a part of our Human Conditio