The steadfast support of his father Henry and mother May enables Deion Robinson (12) to take part in the Silver Gloves boxing competition in Lennea, Kansas. Cheered on by his family, Deion made it through the preliminary rounds, but he was beaten in the semifinals.

Deion Robinson (12) training on a heavy punching bag at the rear of a local restaurant. The steadfast support of his father Henry and mother May enabled Deion to take part in the Silver Gloves boxing competition in Lennea, Kansas. Cheered on by his family, Deion made it through the preliminary rounds, but he was beaten in the semifinals.

The steadfast support of his father Henry and mother May enables Deion Robinson (12) to take part in the Silver Gloves boxing competition in Lennea, Kansas. Cheered on by his family, Deion made it through the preliminary rounds, but he was beaten in the semifinals.

Deion Robinson (12) being coached by his father. The steadfast support of his father Henry and mother May enabled Deion to take part in the Silver Gloves boxing competition in Lennea, Kansas. Cheered on by his family, Deion made it through the preliminary rounds, but he was beaten in the semifinals.

The steadfast support of his father Henry and mother May enables Deion Robinson (12) to take part in the Silver Gloves boxing competition in Lennea, Kansas. Cheered on by his family, Deion made it through the preliminary rounds, but he was beaten in the semifinals.

The steadfast support of his father Henry and mother May enables Deion Robinson (12) to take part in the Silver Gloves boxing competition in Lennea, Kansas. Cheered on by his family, Deion made it through the preliminary rounds, but he was beaten in the semifinals.

Deion Robinson (12) with the coach whom accompanied his team to the Silver Gloves boxing competition. The steadfast support of his father Henry and mother May enabled Deion to take part in the competition. Cheered on by his family, Deion made it through the preliminary rounds, but he was beaten in the semifinals.

With the Silver Gloves boxing semi-final in full swing, the boys trade blow for blow. Deion Robinson (12, right) was narrowly beaten in the last of three rounds. The steadfast support of his father Henry and mother May enabled Deion to take part in the boxing competition.

The steadfast support of his father Henry and mother May, enabled Deion Robinson (12) to take part in the Silver Gloves boxing competition. Cheered on by his family, Deion made it through the preliminary rounds, but he was beaten in the semifinals.

After a fight in which Deion Robinson was narrowly beaten in the last of three rounds, he drops his game face and seeks solace in his mother's arms. The steadfast support of his father Henry and mother May enabled Deion (12) to take part in the Silver Gloves boxing competition. Cheered on by his family, Deion made it through the preliminary rounds, but he was beaten in the semifinals.

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