PBC Boxers Dominate Quarterfinals, Securing Strong Presence in World Boxing Cup Semifinals

FOZ DO IGUAÇU, BRAZIL – The Panamerican Boxing Confederation (PBC) delivered a masterclass in elite boxing during yesterday's Quarterfinal round at the World Boxing Cup. Following a series of clinical technical displays and hard-fought victories, the delegation has secured a significant number of semifinal berths, guaranteeing a substantial medal haul for the continent.

Day 5 Highlights: Quarterfinal Results (April 24)

Technical Masterclasses and Clear Decisions:

• W-57kg: Omailyn Alcala (VEN) advanced to the semifinals with a enanimous victory over Guadalupe Torres (MEX).

• W-60kg: Rebeca Santos (BRA) secured her podium spot with a clear win against Krisandy Rios (VEN). His teammate, Kaue Belini, swept the cards against Spain’s Adrian Fresneda Ricardo in the M-85kg division.

• M-80kg: Brazil’s Wanderley Pereira moved forward with an authoritative sweep over Nahuel Roldan (ARG).

• In a massive result for Canada in the M-60kg division, Keoma Al-Ahmadieh shut out Japan with a clinical unanimous win.

• USA’s Salim Ellis Bey (M-60kg) took care of business against Paris Silver Medalist Munarbek Seiitbek Uulu (KGZ) by 4:1 decision.

• Brazil’s Thauan Silva (M-75kg) forced a third round abandonment against his Bulgarian opponent, Rami Kiwan.

Gritty Advances and Split Decisions:

• M-60kg: Luiz Gabriel (BRA) technical ability was on full display in a hard-fought 3:1 decision over Turkey.

• M-65kg: Yuri Falcão (BRA) and Gabriel Labrie (CAN) both showed immense resilience, securing 3:2 split-decision victories to advance to the semifinals.

• M-80kg: Josh Ofori (CAN) advanced following a tight 3:2 battle against Noel Pacheco Noel (DOM).

• W-57kg: Delfina Arancibia (ARG) moved into the medal rounds after a 4:1 victory over Juci Cerqueira (BRA).

• W-70kg: Isabella Winkler (USA) came from behind to best England’s Chantelle Reid by 4:1 decision.

• M-70kg: Kaian Reis (BRA) edged out Ricardo Cuello (DOM) by 3:2 split decision in a very close bout.

• W-51kg: Noelle Haro (USA) emerged victorious in a high-stakes regional clash, defeating Esther Jimenez (DOM) by 4:1 decision

Day 6 Preview: Today’s Semifinal Bouts (April 25)

The hunt for gold reaches a fever pitch today as Panamerican athletes compete for a place in the finals.

Session 9 (11:00 Local Time)

• Ring A:

  • W-60kg: Rebeca Santos (BRA) vs. Yu Tian (CHN) (Bout 3)

  • M-60kg (PBC-Clash): Keoma Al-Ahmadieh (CAN) vs. Salim Ellis Bey (USA) (Bout 7)

• Ring B:

  • W-48kg (PBC-Clash): Fatima Herrera (MEX) vs. Tatiana Flores (ARG) (Bout 1)

  • W-70kg: Isabella Winkler (USA) vs. Lekeisha Pergoliti (AUS) (Bout 4)

  • M-60kg: Luiz Gabriel (BRA) vs. Lounes Hamraoui (FRA) (Bout 6)

  • M-70kg: Kaian Reis (BRA) vs. Nabi Isgandarov (AZE) (Bout 7)

  • M-85kg: Kaue Belini (BRA) vs. Fares Deroiche (AUT) (Bout 8)

  • M-90kg: Isaias Filho (BRA) vs. Dean Nwokedi Chime (ITA) (Bout 9)

Session 10 (17:00 Local Time)

• Ring A:

  • W-51kg: Noelle Haro (USA) vs. Romane Moulai (FRA) (Bout 1)

  • W-75kg: Barbara Santos (BRA) vs. Büşra Işıldar (TUR) (Bout 4)

  • M-65kg: Yuri Falcão (BRA) vs. Gabriel Labrie (CAN) (Bout 6)

  • M-75kg: Thauan Silva (BRA) vs. Mateusz Urban (POL) (Bout 7)

  • M-80kg: Josh Ofori (CAN) vs. Gabrijel Veočić (CRO) (Bout 9)

• Ring B:

  • W-57kg (PBC-Clash): Omailyn Alcala (VEN) vs. Delfina Arancibia (ARG) (Bout 2)

  • M-80kg: Wanderley Pereira (BRA) vs. Dias Molzhigitov (KAZ) (Bout 8)

Panamerican Boxing Confederation invites all fans to follow the action and support our athletes as they compete for gold in Brazil. You can stream the bouts on panamsportschannel.org and follow our website for daily results, recaps, bout sheets, and other news.

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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