Bakersfield 8-year-old boxer goes 6-0, earns nickname ‘Young Mamba’

An 8-year-old boy from Bakersfield is already making a name for himself in the world of boxing. Jayd Soto is 6-0 and has already claimed three titles.

“I won the Junior Olympics. I won the Junior Golden Gloves and the International PAL,” Jayd said.

Five days a week, Jayd trains at Warmup Athletics in Bakersfield. His father, Jason Soto, said Jayd fell in love with boxing at age 2 and started competing when he turned 8…

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