Preston Lopesz Freeman was a twenty-year-old Black male from St. Louis, Missouri, who had begun to carve out a reputation as a rising star in the world of professional boxing. Known for his natural talent and lightning speed in the ring, he had compiled an undefeated record of 3-0 early in his career. In an effort to focus on his athletic ambitions and escape the violence of his hometown, he moved to Salinas, California, where he trained under the guidance of dedicated coaches who viewed him as
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