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Archive Home > 2009 > June > 07 > Not in the ring, but still fighting

Not in the ring, but still fighting

Jovany Medina, the Madras boxer severely injured in March, has been his family’s rock for most of his life. As the oldest child, he was eager to help his parents from an early age; in part, that’s what boxing was about for him, a way to supp

By Lauren Dake / The Bulletin
June 7, 2009

MADRAS — Three months ago, Jovany Medina left home a champion boxer.

He got in his car and drove to a state championship match, believing he was closer to fulfilling his dream of a better life for his family.

At the time, he was his family’s provider, a supporter both....

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