They have a dream

Sports At the orientation meeting Sunday for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Women’s Boxing, the participants were first asked if there were any questions. “Can we get a free meal?” came a shout from row 5. Introducing Franchon Crews. Direct. Up front. Out there. “I’m the Heavy Hitting Diva,” she said. Crews is one of 24 eager aspirants here for the weeklong trials at Northern Quest Casino, each with a compelling story and a dream. Perhaps it’s only a coincidence that the theatrics seem to swell whenever Crews, a 24-year-old middleweight from Baltimore and a five-time national champion, becomes involved.

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