In pictures: Flint boxer Jaylyn Nichols' workout before 'Armageddon in April' fight

Flint boxer Jaylyn Nichols works on his moves before his 'Armageddon in April' fight on Saturday, April 27 in Saginaw, Michigan. Ray Gray | Flintside

Flint boxer Jaylyn Nichols takes a pause and reflects during his workout before the 'Armageddon in April' fight. Ray Gray | Flintside

Jaylyn Nichols spars for conditioning with a punching heavy bag in 3-minute simulated rounds to prepare for the fight. Ray Gray | Flintside

Jaylyn Nichols (right) discusses workouts for the week with boxing coach Andrew Aikins (left). Ray Gray | Flintside

Inside the ring at 475 Elite Boxing in Flint, Michigan. Ray Gray | Flintside

Jaylyn Nichols works on his footwork as he prepares for the fight. Ray Gray | Flintside

Jaylyn Nichols spars for conditioning with a punching heavy bag in 3-minute simulated rounds to prepare for the fight. Ray Gray | Flintside

A sign displays a motivational quote inside 475 Elite Boxing in Flint, Michigan. Ray Gray | Flintside

FLINT, Michigan — With a vast list of athletes from Flint leading in sports like football and basketball, the city has also produced Olympic-winning professional championship fighters such as Claressa Shields.

Coach Andrew Aikins of 475 Elite Boxing is preparing to get Flint's Jaylyn Nichols on that list as the young boxer makes his way through the amateur ranks.

Scroll through the photo gallery above to view photos that were taken during Nichols' recent walk-through workout before his bout at 'Armageddon in April' on April 27, 2024, at the Saginaw Boxing Club.

In pictures: Flint boxer Jaylyn Nichols' workout before 'Armageddon in April' fight

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