A Day with Former Boxer Nilson Garrido creator of the Garrido Boxing Project Amidst the Coronavirus (COVID -19) Pandemic

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - MAY 06: An aerial view of Nilson Garrido's boxing ring under Alcantara Machado viaduct on May 07, 2020 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In addition to being a former boxer, Garrido is an ex-marketer, ex-waste collector and ex-security guard. Nilson created the "Garrido Boxing Project" by setting up a boxing ring under the Cafe Viaduct shortly after being evicted. The project is maintained by donations from regulars and encourages the practice of boxing in order to rescue former drug addicts and reintegrate homeless people into society and reveal hidden talents. The project grew and started to occupy the area under the Alcantara Machado viaduct and in addition to a boxing ring, it has equipment donated by a gym, a library and it's also home to Garrido. With the social distance caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the closure of non-essential spaces, Nilson has survived with small donations and charities. Street marketers donate food, and the space has even served as a parking lot. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)