Group of young DC-area boxers chasing dream to make 2020 US Olympic Boxing Team
WASHINGTON - A group of young boxers from the D.C. area are working to reach their dream of qualifying for the USA Boxing team while also earning a spot to go to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
These talented fighters train at the Headbangers Boxing Gym in D.C. and they were featured in a documentary called "They Fight" that aired on Fox Sports.
FOX 5 Photojournalist Parrish Smith caught up with them as they are currently trying to raise funds for their trip to compete at nationals in Salt Lake City, Utah.
If you would like to help these young men with their travel costs, go to www.gofundme.com/headbangers-boxing-team