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Francisco Linares
Francisco Linares has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in boxing's lightweight division, carrying on Venezuela's proud tradition of producing world-class fighters. Born on July 8, 1998, in Barinas, Venezuela, Linares grew up in a boxing-mad nation that has produced champions like Edwin Valero and Jorge Linares. Despite sharing a surname with the former three-division champion Jorge Linares, Francisco is not related, though he has cited the veteran as a major influence on his career.
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Jesse Marquez carved out a respectable career in professional boxing's highly competitive super welterweight division, representing the deep boxing tradition of Southern California and the Mexican-American community that has produced countless ring warriors. Born on April 24, 1982, in Riverside, California, Marquez grew up in a region where boxing gyms serve as community centers and the sweet science offers young athletes discipline, purpose, and a path to achievement.
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