With years of boxing experience under his belt, 18-year-old Branden Pizarro is making a name for himself as the youngest professional boxer in Pennsylvania.
He’s been featured on Showtime’s ShoBox: The New Generation and now has his own space for him and others to train, The Gift Boxing Gym.
In this video, Pizarro and his family in Kensington reflect on his journey of turning pro.
-Text, image and video by Zuri Hoffman
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