Four Gold Medals Highlight PBC Success at U19 Futures Cup

BANGKOK, THAILAND – he inaugural World Boxing U19 Futures Cup concluded today at the Grand Arena, with Panamerican Boxing Confederation (PBC) celebrating a historic performance. After a high-stakes final day of competition, the region's rising stars secured four titles and multiple podium finishes.

Semifinal Recap: PBC Triumph (March 14)

The semifinal rounds featured high-stakes matchups as our regional contenders faced the world's top youth talent:

Championship Sunday Recap: Gold for the Americas

The final day of competition saw the PBC delegation deliver clinical performances against the world's top-ranked youth talent:

• Female 54kg: Guadalupe Ruiz (USA) captured the gold medal in a technical battle against India’s Joyshree Devi Chirom, securing a 4:1 split decision victory.

• Male 55kg: In a highly competitive morning bout, Christian Paez (USA) emerged as world champion by defeating Japan's Ryusei Kitamura in a narrow 3:2 split decision.

• Female 57kg: Brijhana Epperson (USA) showcased absolute dominance in the afternoon session, securing a unanimous decision victory over Yevanhelina Petruk of Ukraine to claim the world title.

• Female 65kg: Lauryn Elmore (USA) added to the gold medal tally with a hard-fought 4:1 split decision win over Uzbekistan's Sevara Mamatova.

• Male 85kg: Angel Blancarte Velazquez (USA) took home a silver medal following a competitive decision in favor of Uzbekistan's Sardorbek Bakhromkhujaev.

Final Medal Count: Panamerican Boxing Confederation

PBC leaves Bangkok as one of the most successful delegations, with the United States leading the way and Mexico securing two bronze podium finishes in the tournament. The region brought home 4 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze medals.

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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