Mexican Boxers Achieve Early Victories in Brazil
The Mexican Olympic boxing team, competing in the elite category, has made an impressive start at the World Boxing Elite Championship held from April 20 to 26 in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. The team secured three significant victories during the initial round of the tournament, showcasing their skill and determination on an international stage.
Guadalupe Sherlyn Torres Tavares emerged victorious against Khadija Sifr from Morocco in the women's 57 kg division. She won the match by unanimous decision, with judges scoring the bout 29:28, 30:27, 30:27, 30:27, and 30:27, successfully earning her place in the quarterfinals.
In the 65 kg category, Darianne Hernández Olvera faced off against Shuoyu Zhao of China and also claimed victory by a close split decision (4:1), with judges scoring 29:27, 27:29, 29:27, 29:27, and 29:27. This win propelled her to the round of 16.
Hugo Yahir Barrón Leal continued the trend of success by defeating Viktorio Iliev from Bulgaria in the 65 kg division, again by split decision (3:2). The judges scored the match 29:28, 28:29, 28:29, 29:28, and 30:27, allowing him to advance to the next round.
On the other hand, not all competitors experienced the same fortune. The youth world champion Valeria Sarahí Amparán Pizarro faced a tough match against Yasmine Mouttaki from Morocco, losing by unanimous decision (0:5), with scores of 27:30, 27:30, 28:29, 28:29, and 28:29. Additionally, Christopher Santos Mancilla fell to Fredelin de los Santos from the Dominican Republic by unanimous decision (0:5), and Javier Alejandro Cruz Hernández was edged out by Yordan Morejón from Bulgaria in the over 90 kg division by a split decision (1:4).
Several other boxers, including Lorien Elizabeth Alonso Salas (75 kg), Harold Armin Santos Mancilla (60 kg), Paula Jazmín Hernández Córtes (60 kg), Emilio Molina Toral (90 kg), and Abel Álvarez Zayas (70 kg), were unable to advance in their respective matches.
Looking ahead, fans are eagerly anticipating upcoming bouts featuring Ariadna Jeanette Gil Alonso (54 kg) against Scarlett Delgado from Canada, Citlalli Vanessa Ortiz (70 kg) taking on Evelyn Igharo from Ireland, and Emiliano Reducindo Aguayo (80 kg) facing Hao Ran Du from China.
As reported by fightnews.com.
