Bull also gets into the history and culture of New York’s Golden Gloves, describing its roots as a form of community outreach by the city’s civic institutions. The trainers and organizers try to keep the competition clean and positive; the boxers (mostly) respond accordingly. Rodriguez mentors young women in the Bronx, while the temperamental Wilkins just tries to keep his own life under control, and the more aloof Williams focuses on his pro career.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 14, 2019 01:18 UTC