Philadelphia Teens Fight Way To Top At D'Andre Swift's Dad's Boxing Gym

By Wakisha Bailey, CBS Philadelphia

November 10, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia teens are fighting their way to the top with the help of an Eagles star's father's gym, where young boxers and Olympians are preparing for a big match.

"It's known as a fighting city," coach and trainer Rob Acosta said. "Hence the term Fightin' Phils, Broad Street Bullies."

Now, young boxers like Nelson De La Cruz Jr. are making a name for themselves with the help of Acosta.

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