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Ukrainian Teen Has Bright Future in Boxing, Says His Coach, a Westhampton Beach Teacher

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Oleksandr Bodnariuk and his trainer Justin Mattera at Hill Street Boxing in Riverhead. RiverheadLOCAL/ Denise Civiletti

Oleksandr Bodnariuk and his trainer Justin Mattera at Hill Street Boxing in Riverhead. RiverheadLOCAL/ Denise Civiletti

Olesksandr Bodnuriak sparring at the Hill Street Boxing gym on April 6. RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.

Olesksandr Bodnuriak sparring at the Hill Street Boxing gym on April 6. RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.

Olesksandr Bodnuriak training with Justin Mattera at Hill Street Boxing in Riverhead April 4. RiverheadLOCAL/ Denise Civiletti

Olesksandr Bodnuriak training with Justin Mattera at Hill Street Boxing in Riverhead April 4. RiverheadLOCAL/ Denise Civiletti

Olesksandr Bodnuriak training at Hill Street Boxing in Riverhead April 4. RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.

Olesksandr Bodnuriak training at Hill Street Boxing in Riverhead April 4. RiverheadLOCAL/ Emil Breitenbach Jr.

author on Apr 15, 2024
Sixteen-year-old Oleksandr Bodnariuk is a quiet boy struggling to find his place in a strange new land. A native of Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Oleksandr came to the United States with his... more

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