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From Bollywood slum to Pakistan's boxing haven: Lyari's defiant rise
Contrary to the violent, crime-ridden image painted by Bollywood, Karachi's historic Lyari district is reinventing itself as a sanctuary for boxing, where a veteran coach teaches young girls to defy stereotypes and throw powerful punches. The area, long stereotyped as a gangland, boasts a rich cultural heritage and is now producing world-champion female boxers.