Trouble: Late afternoon
sunshine throws ribbons of light across the floor as the patter of punches punctuates the sweatfilled air of the Powell River Boxing Club. “Everyone sign in,” commands the gravelly voice of the man in charge, Les Vegas. As the guys warm up, Les walks about, offering helpful tips. “Nice haircut, Simon. Now you look light a fighter,” he says to Simon Parise, who grins despite attempts not to. International student Mauro De Sa Junior from Brazil is busy putting hand wraps on, while another kid works out at the speed bag. Posters of famous fighters are plastered on the gym walls. “I’ve rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous,” says Les pointing to one poster that shows him with Muhammad Ali. “One minute to go, one minute,” yells Les.
- Feature by Isabelle Southcott
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