Boxing is a national sport of Cuba, rivaling baseball as the country s best-loved pastime and with an equally rich history. In the backyards and beaten alleyways of Havana, boys emulate hometown fighters on the international stage. And though Cuban boxers are prohibited from competing professionally, the country has consistently produced world-class boxers admired for their technical perfection and speed.
For Boxing Cuba, photographer Katharina Alt gained unprecedented access to the country s boxing schools and world champions to create an insightful chronicle of the noble sport,...