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ESPN the Magazine ran a short story about a pair of Mexican-American twins that are trying to qualify for the Olympics. Their names are Oscar and Javier Molina. The twist is that while one has a very good shot at making the U.S. Boxing Team, the other is trying out (and will probably make) the Mexican team. As the story goes, their parents didn't want the boys competing against each to make the Olympic team, so one of the twins moved up from 141 lbs. to 152 lbs. The move backfired because he lost his next fight, which crippled his chances. The only move left was to join the Mexican team, which under Olympic rules he's allowed to do. An athlete can choose to fight for the country where he was born, or the countries of his parents. Pretty good little story, keep a lookout this summer.
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damn, this would have made EXCELLENT documentary material. -
where are these twins from? i think my brother knows who they are and took pictures of them...Comment
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Commerce, CA is what the article said.Comment
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It didn't say their age, but I think it would make for a good documentary piece when the Olympics roll around.Comment
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sure would have made a great documentary yes, Im a film maker soComment
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I forgot to mention that one of the brothers had to move to Mexico City to train and prepare and its the first time they've ever been separated. Their American trainer described one of them as a " tank ", while the other " leads fighters into a mine field. " Pretty cool descriptions.Comment
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Javier already made the Olympics for USA. He also stayed sharp recently in the Puerto Rico vs USA duel when he dominated his opponent. Hes 18 years old. Kid fights very smart, good counter puncher. Hes book smart too he has like a 3.5 gpa.
Im very familiar with him because ive always wanted to fight him. Just never had the opportunity,Comment
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****** thing is, now they could end up fighting each other. They are on different teams but in the same weight class.Comment
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