Saturday nights are for all in sparring sessions in Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic.

The sessions resemble more of a real fight than technical sparring. The air in the gym is buzzing with excitement as the community comes together. 

Gian and Christopher warming up

last minute coaching instructions from Sean

Coach Sam prepping Gian before his time in the ring

Coach Sam and Sean giving Christopher feedback inbetween rounds

words of encouragement and reflection after the bout

Gian, Sean, Sam and Chrisopher