Continental Excellence on Full Display as Guadalajara Qualifier Concludes

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO – The 2026 Central American & Caribbean Games Qualifier at the Domo del Code Jalisco came to a historic close yesterday, showcasing a balanced and highly competitive Panamerican boxing landscape. With 14 gold medals distributed among four different nations and a total of 11 countries reaching the podium, the tournament underscored the immense depth of talent across the region as the athletes marched forward towards Santo Domingo 2026.

A Landmark Session for the Americas

The championship bouts provided a definitive look at the regional powerhouses heading toward Santo Domingo 2026:

• Mexico’s Golden Women: The host nation delivered a stellar performance in the female divisions, capturing four gold medals through Valeria Amparan (51kg), Darianne Hernandez (65kg), Citlalli Vanessa Ortiz (70kg), and Lorien Alonzo (75kg).

• Cuba’s Mastery: Cuba asserted its dominance in the lower and middleweight male classes, sweeping five consecutive gold medals from Alejandro Claro Fiz (55kg) up to Keylor Garcia (80kg).

• Colombia’s Comprehensive Success: Colombia secured four gold medals in total. This was highlighted by the sweep of the heaviest male divisions as Jhojan Caicedo (90kg) and Juan Patiño (90+kg) both earned titles.

• Venezuela’s Elite Standing: Venezuela maintained a constant presence on the podium throughout the day, led by Omailyn Alcala’s gold medal in the women’s 57kg division and five additional silver medals in the finals.

About Panamerican Boxing Confederation (PBC):

Panamerican Boxing Confederation is the governing body for amateur and Olympic-style boxing in the Americas, dedicated to the development, governance, and promotion of the sport across its member National Federations.

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