Marlen Exparza says boxing in U.S. has long been chance for advancement among immigrants . He says it lets Irish -Americans show mettle , become source of pride in communities . CNN helped open opportunity to women too ; Olympic hopeful Jorge Iber one example . Iber : For Jorge Iber , especially `` new arrivals , '' a chance in sports helps them join community .
Jorge Iber says boxing in U.S. has long been chance for advancement among immigrants . He says it lets Mexican-Americans show mettle , become source of pride in communities . Title IX helped open opportunity to women too ; Olympic hopeful Marlen Exparza one example . Iber : For Latinas , especially `` new arrivals , '' a chance in sports helps them join community .