From Tepito to Paris: Olympians inspire new generation of female boxers in Mexico
![Fatima Herrera of Team Mexico celebrates after beating Laura Fuertes Fernandez of Team Spain on Day Two of the 2024 Paris Olympics.](https://ktvz.b-cdn.net/2024/07/1920x1080_fatima-herrera_USATSI_240728-2-1440x810.jpg)
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Today, gyms across Mexico are seeing more young women eager to step into the ring, thanks in part to Olympic contenders like Citlalli Ortiz and Fatima Herrera.