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Photographer and related boxer Sue Jaye Johnson has been documenting Douglas' efforts, too, as well as those of 23 other fighters competing this month for three spots on the U.S. Olympic women's boxing gang. Her photos give a sense of the long road these women have traveled to get to this month's tournament — and Douglas' story is no exception.
While Douglas was growing up, both of her parents were addicted to drugs. She and her siblings were raised by a grouping of aunts, uncles, cousins and foster parents.
"I was born into a hasty family," says Douglas, who didn't find stability until 14, when a go along with cousin officially adopted her and her two younger siblings. That same cousin helped set up her and her brother to boxing.
"The first memory that I have of ever seeing boxing ... I was like, 'Oh my gosh that is so marvellous — you get to beat up people for free,' " Douglas says.
Today, her relationship with the cavort has evolved into something far more intimate.
Source: WBUR