Panamerican Boxing Confederation Stars Take the Ring for Opening Day of World Boxing U19 Futures Cup

3/7/20262 min read

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Panamerican Boxing Confederation (PBC) is proud to announce that the first wave of athletes from across the Americas will begin their quest for Olympic eligibility today at the World Boxing U19 Futures Cup. This pivotal U19 tournament in Bangkok serves as a pathway for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games later this year.

Following the International Olympic Committee (IOC) participation principles, this event ensures that our region’s top youth talents are recognized as part of a high-performance development pathway leading to Senegal.

Day 1: Schedule

The following athletes from PBC member nations are scheduled to compete in the opening sessions on March 8, 2026:

Guadalupe Ruiz (USA) vs. Azizakhon Pazilova (KGZ): U19F-54kg Preliminaries (Round of 32) – Ring A.
Refugio Veloz Medrano (USA) vs. Qi You Xiao (TPE): U19M-50kg Preliminaries (Round of 64) – Ring A.
Grenyellis Garcia (VEN) vs. Jehiely Garcia (MEX): U19F-51kg Preliminaries (Round of 64) – Ring B.
Sofia Ramirez (MEX) vs. Chen Ning Hong (TPE): U19F-54kg Preliminaries (Round of 32) – Ring B.
Yeniree Castillo (VEN) vs. Ecrin Alp (TUR): U19F-54kg Preliminaries (Round of 32) – Ring B.
Roswell Dominguez (VEN) vs. Huriwaka Dean (NZL): U19M-50kg Preliminaries (Round of 64) – Ring B.

Jefet Misael Escalante Ordonez (HON) vs. Bobomurod Boymirzaev (UZB): U19M-60kg Preliminaries (Round of 64) – Ring A.
Jesfred Torres (PUR) vs. Daniil Bulavkin (KGZ): U19M-60kg Preliminaries (Round of 64) – Ring B.
Jorge Nieblas (MEX) vs. Marouane Jaafri (MAR): U19M-70kg Preliminaries (Round of 64) – Ring B.

Follow the Action Live

Supporters across the Americas can track every punch and result in real-time through our official technology partner, Xempower, and via the official tournament livestream.

Live Results & Bout Sheets: Xempower Tournament Information Page
Livestream: Thailand Boxing Association Official YouTube Channel

"Today marks the first step for many of our young athletes toward the Youth Olympic stage," stated PBC President Elise Seignolle. "By ensuring our athletes are registered for this World Boxing event, our members are taking the necessary steps to keep their young stars on the IOC's recognized pathway for Dakar 2026. This registration is a vital component for any athlete aspiring to represent their nation in Senegal later this year."

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