Retired boxer builds Wittmann gym

Retired boxer George Garcia is building a boxing gym in Wittmann, Arizona, a rural community of about 630 people between Surprise and Wickenburg.

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Retired boxer George Garcia is building a boxing gym in Wittmann, Arizona, a rural community of about 630 people between Surprise and Wickenburg.
He is building it mainly to train his son, champion Elijah Garcia, without driving to Las Vegas, but he also wants it to serve local fighters and the small community.
Garcia, who fought professionally and has coached his son, says he offers his services to fighters for free and plans an open gym with morning, midday and afternoon hours.

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