Girl Boxer: A 10-Year-Old Breaking Barriers | Op-Docs | The New York Times

Jesselyn Silva is only 10 years old, but she's already in the ring. Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n It’s no secret that women’s boxing has nowhere near the participants — or the money, or the audience — that men’s boxing has. Broadcasters of the sport generally feature men; the Amateur International Boxing Association has gone so far as to encourage women to box in skirts. Read the story here: http://nyti.ms/2u8p9AE --------------------------------------------------------------- Want more from The New York Times? Watch more videos at: http://nytimes.com/video Facebook:   / nytvideo   Twitter:   / nytvideo   Instagram:   / nytvideo   Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It's all the news that's fit to watch. On YouTube. Girl Boxer: A 10-Year-Old Breaking Barriers | Op-Docs | The New York Times    / thenewyorktimes