Little Warrior the Venezuelan boxer breaking away from poverty documentary

Johana Gómez, 10time and reigning amateur featherweight boxing champion, is determined to pull herself and her family out of extreme poverty in Venezuela. Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube Like Gómez, more than 75 of the Venezuelan population lives below the poverty line due to the ongoing economic crisis there. Through a chance online connection with Scottish boxing trainer Gary Young, locked down in Edinburgh, Gómez s hopes of reaching her potential start to take shape despite the language barrier. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today Sign up to the Guardian s free new daily newsletter, First Edition Website Facebook Twitter Instagram