St. Barnabas boxing program lands punch in ongoing battle to keep youth off the streets

For years community groups have turned to the sport of boxing to keep at-risk youth out of trouble in the streets, including a new program in the Bronx.

Sweltering summer heat and the pains of life may be beating people up, but inside St. Barnabas Hospital's fitness center, young men are hitting back with everything they've got.

"I keep coming because I want to be better," program participant David Helena said. "I'm not going to stop being better."

Read More