BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Right in the heart of Bakersfield — not in a high-end gym, but in a humble backyard — 14-year-old Tremendous Higuera is building a boxing legacy.

Every day, Higuera dedicates two hours to intense training, driven by an unwavering desire to improve his craft and chase bigger dreams.

“When I get in the ring, I’m ready to fight — I just want to throw hands already,” he says with a confident grin.

Higuera’s love for boxing began at just 11 years old, sparked by a simple moment of curiosity. He watched a friend’s son training — hitting the bag, sparring — and instantly knew he wanted to try it for himself.

“I saw his son punching the bag, sparring — it looked fun to me,” Higuera recalls. “I was like, ‘Oh, I like this.’ I kept bugging my dad, telling him to put m

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