East Los Angeles Community Youth Center boxing coach

Ramon Chavez, 7, works out on a punching bag at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center in East Los Angeles on July 1.

Boxing coach Paul Hernandez, 58, gives boxing instructions to Isidro Mier, 14, left, and Angel Sanchez, 15, who spar at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center in East Los Angeles on July 1.

Ramon Chavez, 7, waits for his time in the ring under the guidance of boxing coach Paul Hernandez at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center in East Los Angeles on July 1.

Alexander Meza, 6, takes a breather while learning how to box under the guidance of boxing coach Paul Hernandez at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center.

Boxing coach Paul Hernandez, 58, measures the height of Jeremiah Ramirez before boxing practice at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center.

Boxing coach Paul Hernandez, 58, times Nicholas Meza, 10, during a boxing drill at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center.

Nicholas Meza, 10, works out on a punching bag at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center.

Boxing coach Paul Hernandez, 58, does stretching exercises with the young boxers he trains at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center. Boxing practice brings together fledgling fighters from the neighborhood, ages 6 to 16.

Boxing coach Paul Hernandez, 58, puts protective headgear on a young boxer before sparring practice at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center.

Young boxers and members of the community rally to support the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center. A charter school may purchase the property.

Boxing coach Paul Hernandez, 58, makes a phone call before his young charges arrive for evening practice at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center, where he also serves as custodian and gardener.

Boxing coach Paul Hernandez, 58, watches over his young charges during practice at the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center.