A mural was unveiled of Olympic Medalist Richard Torrez, Jr. The larger-than-life painting is proudly displayed in downtown Tulare.
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The champion boxer represented his country and community at the Tokyo Games last Summer, bringing home the silver.
He says seeing himself with them is a childhood dream come true.
"I remember driving past here. I would get donuts over there. I'd be with my dad, and he would say one day we're going to be there, and that day is today guys," said Torrez Jr.
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Torrez Jr. is set to make his professional boxing debut on March 5 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno.