Sister of Lesandro Guzman-Feliz, local boxer hand out holiday gifts

The sister of slain teen Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz teamed up with a local boxer to give back to the community.

News 12 Staff

Dec 24, 2018, 3:00 AM

Updated 1,947 days ago

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The sister of slain teen Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz teamed up with a local boxer to give back to the community.
Bronx boxer Josue Vargas, who won his 12th bout earlier this month, and Genesis Collado Feliz, Junior's sister, handed out early Christmas presents to underprivileged kids Sunday night.
Morris Park Boxing Gym was packed with families grateful for the opportunity.
This is the first time Collado Feliz and Vargas, who both grew up in the Bronx, have teamed up for a charity event.
The kids received book bags, toys and free haircuts.


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