The Next Ali is in The Bronx

LEHMAN COLLEGE — Wilmer Francos is a 12-year-old boxer who goes by the nickname of Ali. He is training for his next fight in the NYC Metropolitan Championship and Silver Gloves tournament. He was first inspired to box when he saw Muhammad Ali take on Cleveland Williams. He started training at an early age and goes to the gym every day after school to train with his coach Raymond.

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