For many journalists, the journey begins with a natural talent for writing. For Roberto José Andrade Franco, it was a complete accident.
Raised in El Paso, with parents from Ciudad Juárez, Franco faced challenges in his academic career. Close to flunking out of graduate school at Southern Methodist University, he received feedback from his professors, that his writing skills were lacking.
One professor advised him to write about subjects that truly interested him. Taking that advice to heart, Franco started writing about boxing. In 2016, he expanded his focus to include baseball and soccer as a freelance journalist.