Panamerican Boxing Confederation Highlights Opening Success at IV South American Youth Games 2026

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – The IV South American Youth Games officially kicked off today with an explosive first session of boxing, showcasing the elite talent of the region's rising stars. Athletes from across the continent delivered high-stakes performances as they battled for advancement in the opening round of the tournament.

Today’s Highlights: Session 1 Results

The afternoon session featured nine intense bouts across various weight categories, with several nations making early statements:

• Dominant Victories: Brazil's Sara dos Santos (W57kg) and Jean Carlos do Nascimento (90kg) both secured commanding victories. Giuliana Velasquez (BOL) earned a unanimous win in the W60kg category, while Venezuela’s Gabriel Marcano also dominated the scorecards in the M65kg division

• Stoppage Wins: Colombia’s Stiven Galvis (65kg) and Luis Yatt (70kg) displayed impressive power, both winning their bouts via Referee Stops Contest (RSC) in the second round.

• Other Key Results: Argentina’s Santiago Gimenez (M70kg). Ecuador’s Jeremias Borja (M55kg), and Uruguay’s Franco Ledesma (M65kg) all advanced after proving victorious.

Tomorrow’s Preview: Session 2 (April 15, 2026)

The action continues tomorrow at 16:00 local time with 12 scheduled bouts that promise to keep the momentum high. Key matchups to watch include:

1. W51kg - TORRES Camila (ECU) vs. CORDOBA Lia (PAN)

2. W51kg - RODRIGUEZ Tiziana (ARG) vs. SANTOS Elissandra (BRA)

3. W51kg - FARFAN Halana (PER) vs. DURANDO Nikol (COL)

4. W70kg - PEREZ Bennielis (VEN) vs. TENORIO Fernanda (ECU)

5. M55kg - MANZELLI Jeremias (ARG) vs. BORJA Jeremias (ECU)

6. M55kg - LOPEZ Beymar (BOL) vs. ZURDO Diego (PAN)

7. M55kg - DOMINGUES Gustavo (BRA) vs. SALAS Elias (PAR)

8. M55kg - GALEA Izzon (COL) vs. GONZALES Wilmerson (VEN)

9. M60kg - ALZAGA José Luis (PAN) vs. VASQUEZ Kevin (CHI)

10. M60kg - PERALTA Edgardo (ARG) vs. JORDAN Cassiani (VEN)

11. M60kg - MIRANDA Edgar (PAR) vs. HARVEY Ken (GUY)

12. M60kg - dos SANTOS Maicon (BRA) vs. BIOJO Ruben (COL)

Panamerican Boxing Confederation congratulates today's victors and looks forward to another day of world-class youth competition as these athletes pursue South American glory.

Catch the Action Live

Fans across the globe can stream the boxing competition live on Panam Sports Channel. Coverage of the ring action begins at:

• 18h00m / 6:00 PM BRT

• 17h00m / 5:00 PM AST / EST

• 16h00m / 4:00 PM CST (Panama City)

• 15h00m / 3:00 PM MST

• 14h00m / 2:00 PM PST

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.

Media contact: communication@panamericanboxing.org