No Te Dejes (Don't Give Up)

2 year documentary project on Mexican boxing culture by Mexican American photographer

In Mexico, boxing is not just a sport, it is a religion. To step foot in the boxing ring you must have guts, courage and a warrior spirit. For Mexican boxers, boxing is about honor and national pride. You have to be brave. It is being willing to receive two hooks to give a good one. Boxing, like corn, is intertwined with Mexican culture. A famous fighting style defined by having more heart and always moving forward. no te dejes presents a two-year documentation project that seeks to capture the values of love, faith and resilience rooted in the boxing community of Mexico city. a unique perspective to the world of boxing and photography, as it captures the true essence of the sport and the Mexican fighting spirit.