Panamerican Boxing Confederation Showcases Continental Talent with Thrilling Results from Session 2 in Panama City

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA – The momentum continued to build today at the IV South American Youth Games with 12 thrilling bouts in Session 2. The afternoon was marked by a series of decisive finishes, including a knockout and multiple stoppages, as athletes from across the region fought for a place on the podium.

Today’s Highlights: Session 2 Results

The session featured intense competition in the flyweight, lightweight, and featherweight divisions:

• Explosive Finishes: Argentina's Edgardo Peralta (60kg) delivered the standout performance of the day with a first-round knockout (KO) victory

• Dominant Performances: Guyana’s Ken Harvey (60kg) and Brazil’s Gustavo Domingues (55kg) both secured impressive victories via Referee Stops Contest (RSC).

• Narrow Victories: The ring saw several split decisions, with Elissandra Santos (BRA), Jeremias Manzelli (ARG), Izzon Galea (COL), and Maicon dos Santos (BRA) all advancing after hard-fought 3:2 wins on points. Venezuela’s Bennielis Perez (W70kg) and Chile’s Kevin Vasquez (M60kg) move on to the next round after 4:1 split decision victories.

• Unanimous Decisions: Halana Farfan (PER), Panama’s Lia Cordoba (W51kg), and Beymar Lopez (BOL) all moved forward with convincing unanimous decision victories in their respective categories.

Tomorrow’s Preview: Session 3 (April 16, 2026)

The action continues tomorrow at 16:00 local time with 11 scheduled bouts that promise to keep the momentum high. Key matchups to watch include:

1. W54kg - TREJOS Evelyn (COL) vs. RODRIGUEZ Eudaliz (VEN)

2. W54kg - CERRUD Ashley (PAN) vs. LIMA Sabrina (BRA)

3. W60kg - NUÑEZ Lis (URU) vs. VELASQUEZ Giuliana (BOL)

4. W60kg - SANTOS Maira (BRA) vs. MUÑOZ Edmar (VEN)

5. M55kg - MANZELLI Jeremias (ARG) vs. LOPEZ Beymar (BOL)

6. M55kg - DOMINGUES Gustavo (BRA) vs. GALEA Izzon (COL)

7. M65kg - BERNABE Daniel (BRA) vs. LEDESMA Franco (URU)

8. M65kg - GALVIS Stiven (COL) vs. MARCANO Gabriel (VEN)

9. M80kg - CACERES Carlos (CHI) vs. ZILLI Santino (ARG)

10. M80kg - SANTOS Claudio (BRA) vs. INDRIAGO Luis (VEN)

11. M80kg - ABRINES Dahel (URU) vs. AVELLANEDA Cesar (PER)

Today's athletes put on an incredible show and we look forward to another round of hard fought 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