Panamerican Excellence: PBC Athletes Shine in Round of 16 at World Boxing Futures Cup

3/10/20264 min read

BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Panamerican Boxing Confederation (PBC) reached new heights on Tuesday as the U19 World Boxing Futures Cup transitioned into the critical Round of 16 and continued preliminary action. Athletes from across the Americas delivered a masterclass in technical boxing, securing a series of dominant victories and setting the stage for a strong medal push.

March 10 Recap: Full Results

PBC athletes secured key advancements while pushing their international opponents to the limit in several closely contested bouts. Below are the full results for our region's competitors from the March 10 sessions:

Key Victories:

Sofia Ramirez (MEX): Delivered a clinical masterclass in the Female 54kg Round of 16, securing an RSC victory over South Korea. Ramirez utilized a piercing jab to dictate the range before forcing the stoppage with a series of precise power shots.
Mehreen Khakh (CAN): Secured a dominant unanimous decision in the Female 51kg Round of 32 against Kenya, utilizing her height and reach to control the tempo from start to finish.
Ruby Lopez (USA): Advanced in the Female 51kg division with a dominant unanimous decision over South Korea. Lopez displayed superior ring generalship, neutralizing her opponent's aggression with sharp counter-punching.
Guadalupe Ruiz (USA): Prevailed in a highly technical all-Panamerican Female 54kg clash against Evelin Trejos (COL), earning a unanimous decision. Ruiz's high work rate and defensive movement proved to be the difference in this elite encounter.
Atena Juarez (MEX): Showcased gritty determination in a 4:1 split decision victory over Chinese Taipei in the Female 48kg division, winning the key exchanges in the final round.
Refugio Veloz Medrano (USA): Demonstrated explosive power in the Male 50kg Round of 32, winning by RSC in the first round against Botswana.
Ciana Nonhphala (USA): Earned a convincing unanimous decision over the Philippines in the Female 48kg division. Nonhphala’s relentless pressure and body-head combinations overwhelmed her opponent.
Alan Ocampo (MEX): Secured a hard-fought 4:1 split decision over Scotland in the Male 50kg Round of 32. Ocampo's effective counter-punching in the final two rounds proved to be the difference-maker.
Izzon Galea (COL): Put on a clinical performance in the Male 50kg Round of 32, claiming a unanimous decision over Senegal. Galea utilized superior footwork and a sharp jab to control the tempo from start to finish.
Kaylee Aguilar (USA): Advanced via Walkover against Senegal in the Female 60kg Round of 32.

Valiant Efforts: These athletes saw their tournament end run but represented their countries and the regions proudly.

Yeniree Castillo (VEN): Fought a tactical battle in the Female 54kg Round of 16, falling in a competitive decision to Japan.
Nicol Durango (COL): Showed immense heart in the Female 48kg preliminaries, dropping a decision to Algeria.
Camila Bohorquez (MEX): Competed fiercely in the Female 60kg division, falling in a decision to Romania.
Naomi Pionce (ECU): Displayed technical skill but was halted by an RSC against India in the Female 60kg class.
Jean Nazareno (ECU): Represented the region with pride in a decision loss to India in the Male 50kg division.
Lia Cordoba (PAN): Fell in a hard-fought decision to Algeria in the Female 51kg Round of 32.
Grenyellis Garcia (VEN): Put forth a determined effort in the Female 51kg Round of 32 but fell to India in a decision.

Preview: March 11 - The Road to the Medals

The competition enters a critical phase as PBC continues to fight for the Round of 16:

Session 7 (11:00 AM Local):

Lisandro Rebelo (CAN) vs. Libya – Male 55kg Round of 32
Ruben Nagles (COL) vs. Uzbekistan – Male 55kg Round of 32
Ian Berthomier (PAR) vs. Uzbekistan – Male 70kg Round of 32
Jeremy Soriano (ECU) vs. Turkey - Male 70kg Round of 32
Jonathan Bibriesca (MEX) vs. Mongolia – Male 55kg Round of 32
Christian Paez (USA) vs. Erick Aucatoma (ECU) – Male 55kg Round of 32
Michael Reyes (DOM) vs. Algeria – Male 55kg Round of 32
Asante Lamar (USA) vs. Bangladesh – Male 70kg Round of 32
Misha Polishchuk (CAN) vs. Ukraine – Male 70kg Round of 32

Session 8 (5:00 PM Local):

Izzon Galea (COL) vs. New Zealand – Male 50kg Round of 16
Refugio Veloz Medrano (USA) vs. Ukraine – Male 50kg Round of 16
Izzon Galea (COL) vs. New Zealand – Male 50kg Round of 16
Alan Ocampo (MEX) vs. Romania – Male 50kg Round of 16
Josue Zepeda (MEX) vs. Romania – Male 60kg Round of 16
Jan Cumba (PUR) vs. Joao Jimenez (ECU) – Male 65kg Round of 32
Victor Rocha (MEX) vs. Spain – Male 65kg Round of 32
Sonny Meredith (CAN) vs. Kazakhstan – Male 65kg Round of 32
Asaan Jenkins (USA) vs. Georgia – Male 65kg Round of 32
Makieve Bellille (TTO) vs. Damar Robinson (CAY) – Male 65kg Round of 32

"Our athletes are proving that the Panamerican region is a technical powerhouse," said Lic. Oscar Contreras, President of Mexican Boxing Federation. "The discipline shown in the Round of 16, particularly by our female boxers, has been world-class. I look forward to continuing this momentum throughout the tournament."

Follow the Action: Fans can watch the live stream of today's sessions on the Thailand Boxing Association YouTube Channel.

Results, Bout Sheets, and Updated Brackets can be found on our website at panamericanboxing.org.

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

Panamerican Excellence: PBC Athletes Shine in Round of 16 at World Boxing Futures Cup

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