At western Sydney’s Brotherhood Boxn, young Muslim men find purpose ‘whether in the ring or in life’

Harith Khalid has ‘had a rough life’. He says Brotherhood Boxn is like a second home for him, offering solace and direction. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian

As two boys spar, sweat spraying the mat, a coach leans over the boxing ring to give them advice.

“Remember your basics,” he says calmly as the boys pummel each other.