The San Joaquin Valley has a rich boxing tradition, dating back generations. Before he ran a popular bar in downtown Fresno, Young Corbett III was the world welterweight champion in the 1930’s. Today, Avenal’s Jose Ramirez is one of the sport’s rising stars. But at a gym in Southeast Fresno, …
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Martha Ramirez remembers the challenges she faced when she first came to the United States in 1983 when she was about 11 years old. She overcame the difficulties of learning … Click to Continue »
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