Golden Gloves

Three Bayonne boxers recently won the Golden Gloves and are going on to the National Finals in Utah next month. Luis "The Garbage Man" Rivera, picture in the middle, is actually a real-life garbage man in Manhattan. He trains all day and works all night. They all seem to work tirelessly. You have to tip your hat to them.

My own brother is emerging on the fight scene and plans to make his own go at the Golden Gloves. Watching these guys train made me proud, made me nervous and made me want to spend some time with my brother. Even if he is always a bloody mess.