The big black fist sculpture is a tribute to Joe Louis.
Could have been Tommy Hearns, for all he meant to Detroit, but Joe was first.
Hector could respect that.
Hector rode his bicycle past the fist every day. His cousin in Tucson asked for a picture, so he sent one.
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