The Cuban system was a state-run talent pipeline that turned amateurs into world-beating machines, but they banned pro boxing to stop fighters from defecting for big money abroad. The ban lifted in 2022, so now we can finally scout these legendary technicians—the footwork alone is art. But I'm telling you, getting them to sign is another fight; their loyalty to the flag is stronger than any purse I can offer. I know this because I just lost a promising lightweight to a government "development contract" after he won gold in Havana last month.
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