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People We Meet: Frank Maldonado, the boxing coach — 2026-06-06
## Short Segments ## Feature Story In the heart of San Francisco's Excelsior District, a quiet street holds the echoes of a bygone era of boxing. This is where Frank Maldonado, now 85, once transformed his garage into a sanctuary for young men seeking discipline and purpose through the sport of boxing. Maldonado began his coaching journey in the 1980s, and for decades, his garage on Cordova Street between Seville and Munich streets was a hub of activity and aspiration. Frank Maldonado, a man of few words, let his actions speak volumes. His garage gym was more than just a place to learn how to…
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