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Nigerian female boxers fighting out of poverty

A group of young female boxers from a poor part of Lagos are hoping to win golds for Nigeria at the 2020 Olympics
The teenagers train in a makeshift boxing ring in the dirt and share the space with wild chickens.
Many of the girls have already made it to state champion level and believe they have what it takes to be the best in the world.
Cynthia Ogunsemilore told ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Minute: β€œMy training is not easy, but if you focus on it and have determination you can do anything.”

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