Lungz practices the mitts with professional Syracuse boxer Luis Vargas.

Shay Ogletree, Lungz mom, looks at her son as he gets ready to fight in the first leg of Silver Gloves in Rochester, NY.

Lungz fights in his first 2016 Silver Gloves bout. He won the fight in split decision and became number one in the state in his age/weight class.

Lungz, Imari, and Cash all get ready to weigh in for their first Silver Gloves qualifying match at Rochester, NY.

Raimier "Lungz" Walker runs outside the West Athletic Center to cool off after practice.

Lungz weighs himself after four hours of practice - two at the gym and two at home. He usually loses three pounds in those two hours he works out at home.

Lungz on the second day of the Silver Gloves tournament after being weighed in. It was going to be his second fight in as many days.

Lungz shadow boxes in the hotel room while Imari starts getting ready to suit up. Both Lungz and Imari were scheduled to fight on the second day of Silver Gloves.

Lungz during weigh ins on the first day of the Silver Gloves tournmanent. Hundreds of kids from eight different regions across the country make it to the final tournament. The tournament is broken up by age groups and weight classes.

Lungz lands a punch during his first fight at the Silver Gloves tournament. Lungz won the fight and advanced to the second round.

Lungz and his mom celebrate his second win at the tournament. He advanced to the championship match.

Lungz jumps from one bed to another. He described this as his "victory jump" if he were to win int he championship match.

Lungz waits in the hallway for his championship match to be called to the ring.

Lungz ducks and dodges a punch from his opponent during the championship match.

Lungz loses in the championship fight on a 2-1 split decision. Two judges gave the fight to his opponent, while one gave the fight to Lungz. Coach Chris and Lungz hug after the match.