Former skilled boxer serving to rising Milwaukee teen get to 2024 Olympics

MILWAUKEE — Ever since he was a child, 16-year-old Alan Fuentes has at all times dreamed of going to the Olympics.

“I’ve a very huge purpose that I wish to accomplish, and that’s to be a world champion. I wish to go to the Olympics in 2024, and as an beginner boxer, I really feel like that is what each beginner boxer’s dream is, to be within the Olympics someday,” stated Fuentes.

So for him, that purpose means he has to eat, sleep, and breathe boxing each single day.

“I practice thrice a day. I practice within the morning, I do a weight session, I run, after which I come again throughout the day to do boxing,” stated Fuentes.

And by coaching beneath a former skilled boxer, Coach Alberto Mercedes, Alan says his dream can change into a actuality.

“To be a part of the Olympics could be very, very, very tough – but it surely’s doable. I assist them with every part with regards to their diet, what they’re presupposed to eat, how they’re supposed to coach,” stated Mercedes.

However even in the event you do not wish to field professionally however wish to get in form at dwelling, Coach Mercedes says a number of workout routines you are able to do.

“Throw punches, this specific train is type of the fundamentals, and we name it the 1-2. You may as well do excessive knees, and also you’re selecting your knees up. You are able to do this whereas watching TV. This train is superb to get the flexibleness within the shoulders, to get the flexibleness in your complete physique,” stated Mercedes.

So whether or not you wish to field to have enjoyable or compete professionally, Coach Mercedes says no matter you determine, be certain your complete coronary heart is in it.

Taylor Lumpkin at TMJ4 first reported this story.