You can't learn to take a punch. Whether you have a glass chin or you don't, the only way of finding out is having it land. Brin-Jonathan Butler chinfindglass Change image and share on social
Many of the greatest Cuban boxing champions since the revolution triumphed on the island resisted the temptation to leave Cuba and, in some cases, defied any suggestion they were tempted in the first place. Most famously, Teofilo Stevenson rejected multi-million dollar offers to leave his island to fight Muhammad Ali. Brin-Jonathan Butler aliboxcase share on social
When Castro was put on trial in 1953 by Batista's government and asked who was intellectually responsible for his first attempt at insurrection, he dropped the name of the poet Jose Marti. Brin-Jonathan Butler askattemptbatista Change image and share on social
Trejo is one of the oldest boxing gyms in Cuba; it's outdoor, and every great champion the country has produced has passed through and was forged in the open air. Brin-Jonathan Butler airboxchampion Change image and share on social
How much abuse is a fighter expected to endure before he can be allowed to show some concern for his own welfare? Anyone who has been around fighters knows they all share the same secret: They are more afraid of embarrassment and humiliation than injury. Do fans and writers use this fact against them in what we celebrate or criticize? Brin-Jonathan Butler abuseafraidallow share on social