Alec Morales immigrated to America from Puerto Rico when he was a senior in high school. The culture shock of a big school, rough neighborhood, and new language caused him to act out. Fortunately, someone steered him to boxing, where his skills developed quickly. He turned pro by the time he was 18. Now, he shares what he learned as a teen with a new generation of at-risk teens in his community.

"In Morales' mind, boxing will help those young people find a way out of the life into which they were born. Boxing instills structure and discipline through training. Training forces boxers to keep a strict diet and exercise regimen. A strict regimen leaves no time for drugs and mischief."

All of the trainers in Morales' program are certified by USA Boxing, the governing body for amateur boxing. Currently, Morales' gym is the only certified amateur club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Read more at CentreDaily.com.

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