Canada Claims Overall Team Title as Puebla Concludes Historic Panamerican Elite Continental Championships

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10/25/20263 min read

PUEBLA, MEXICO – Panamerican Boxing Confederation (PBC) Continental Championships concluded in thrilling fashion in Puebla, Mexico, following a spectacular Championship Saturday that crowned continental champions across 18 elite weight divisions and finalized the qualification landscape for the upcoming 2027 Pan American Games in Lima.

Canada topped the final standings to capture the overall team title, finishing with 10 total medals (4 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze). The United States secured second place overall with 4 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze (8 total), while Brazil led all nations in total podium finishes with 12 medals (3 Gold, 2 Silver, 7 Bronze). In total, 12 National Federations secured the 56 quota spots awarded for boxing at 2027 Lima Pan American Games. The remaining 42 spots (as host Peru is awarded 14 quota) are up for grabs at the final qualifier to be announced soon.

Championship Saturday Results: Gold Medal Bouts

Elite athletes delivered world-class performances, locking in continental supremacy:

Women's 51 kg: Valeria Amparan (MEX) defeated Irismar Cardozo (VEN) via 4:1 points decision.
Women's 57 kg: Alyssa Mendoza (USA) claimed a 5:0 unanimous decision over Juci Cerqueira (BRA).
Women's 65 kg: Lucia Muello (ARG) took a 5:0 unanimous victory against Bourdon Rachel (CAN).
Women's 70 kg: Viviane Pereira (BRA) earned a 4:1 decision over Isabella Winkler (USA).
Men's 50 kg: Isaiah Rock (CAN) secured a 5:0 unanimous win against Pedro Guerrero (MEX).
Men's 60 kg: Saidel Horta (CUB) secured all of the judges scorecards against Ezequiel Medina Medina Gomez (DOM) after the bout was halted in the first round.
Men's 70 kg: Ricardo Cuello Ricardo (DOM) captured a 5:0 decision against Yusnier Sorsano (CUB).
Men's 75 kg: Parminder Pannu (CAN) earned a 5:0 unanimous decision over Jhancarlo Anchico (ECU).
Men's 90 kg: Isaias Filho (BRA) took a 5:0 points victory against Nelson Williams (CUB).

Women's 48 kg: Fatima Herrera (MEX) swept past Maxim Lessard (CAN) with a 5:0 decision.
Women's 54 kg: Diana Maestre (VEN) took a 5:0 unanimous decision against Yoseline Perez (USA).
Women's 60 kg: Jajaira Gonzalez (USA) earned a 5:0 unanimous decision over Camila Camilo (COL).
Women's 75 kg: Tammara Thibeault (CAN) defeated Maryelis Yriza (VEN) 4:1.
Women's +80 kg: Kiona Greene (CAN) secured a second-round referee stoppage (RSC R2 2:39) against Kemara Stuart (BAR).
Men's 55 kg: Lorenzo Patricio (USA) posted a 5:0 unanimous sweep over Michael Douglas (BRA).
Men's 65 kg: Yuri Falcão (BRA) took a 5:0 points decision against Gabriel Labrie (CAN).
Men's 80 kg: Noel Pacheco Noel (DOM) edged Josh Ofori (CAN) in a tight 3:2 split decision.
Men's +90 kg: Gilbert Kabamba (USA) closed out the tournament with a 5:0 unanimous win over Juan Patiño (COL).

Up next, 10 representatives from Team Pan America will face off against their counterparties from Team Europe in the inaugural addition of the Papp Cup, held November 14, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary.

2026 will launch with the final Pan American Games Qualifier, where 42 quota (3 per division) will be awarded. Dates and locations will be announced soon. Our elite athletes will also prepare for LA28 Olympic Qualification to begin with the World Boxing Elite World Championships, held April 2027 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Panamerican Boxing Confederation wishes to thank its sponsors, Sting Sports, Xempower, Golden Gloves VR, and Athlete Performance Solutions (APS) for continuing to support the Olympic dreams of our athletes. Our coaches, officials, team managers, doctors, and National Federation leaders continue to work tirelessly in support of these dreams. Finally, and most importantly, the athletes of our Panamerican Boxing Confederation members deserve continued support for their competitiveness, sportsmanship, and passion as they elevate our sport.

You can find the final brackets, medal standings, and top 8 per division here on our website.

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