Little Warrior - the Venezuelan boxer breaking away from poverty - documentary

Johana Gómez, 10-time 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 ►