Semifinal Berths Secured as PBC Continental Championships Conclude Day Three in Puebla

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10/20/20262 min read

Puebla, Mexico - Tournament intensity surged on Day 3 of the Panamerican Boxing Confederation (PBC) Continental Championships in Puebla, where 25 bouts were decided across two sessions on Tuesday, October 20. The afternoon slate determined the remaining quarterfinalists in the Elite 65 kg division, while the evening session featured 13 quarterfinal contests that secured the next wave of continental championship medals and semifinal places.

Day 3 Highlights: Elite 65 kg Contenders Advance, First Medals Decided

Afternoon Session: Preliminaries Settle 65 kg Quarterfinal Brackets

The afternoon began with the Elite Women’s 65 kg division, where host-nation competitor Darianne Hernandez (MEX) earned a hard-fought 4:1 decision over Marie Rosendo (USA) to delight the Puebla crowd. Argentina’s Lucia Muello and Canada’s Bourdon Rachel each recorded unanimous shutouts against Maria Jose Palacios (ECU) and Tayshka Gonzalez (PUR), respectively, while Guatemala’s Maria Chiroy displayed precision power to force a third-round stoppage (RSC R3 1:30) against Youly Mena (VEN).

The Elite Men’s 65 kg bracket followed with eight fast-paced preliminary contests. Brazil’s Yuri Falcão and Mexico’s Hugo Barron both delivered clinical unanimous victories over Harol Martinez (COL) and Cristofer Filos (PAN). Stoppages featured prominently mid-session: Joise Oropeza (VEN) halted Walter Martinez (PUR) at 2:06 of Round 2, and Miguel Angel Encarnacion (DOM) scored an RSC victory over Treyvyen Diamond Barthelus (HAI) late in the second round. Meanwhile, Canada’s Gabriel Labrie and Guatemala’s Antony Ramirez swept their respective cards 5:0, Andy Javier Caballero Lopez (NCA) edged Fabian Williams (CUW) in a 3:2 split, and Cuba’s Luis Vinet closed the session with a tightly contested 3:2 split decision over Marcus Luther (USA).

Evening Session: Quarterfinals Lock In First Continental Medals

The evening session carried massive stakes across 13 quarterfinal bouts, with every victorious boxer guaranteeing at least a bronze medal.

Elite Women 57 kg: Venezuela’s Omailyn Alcala and Argentina’s Delfina Arancibia both secured clean 5:0 sweeps over Minerva Montiel (PAR) and Victoria Vergos (CAN), respectively. Alyssa Mendoza (USA) turned in a disciplined performance to earn a 5:0 unanimous decision over host favorite Guadalupe Torres (MEX), while Brazil’s Juci Cerqueira outworked Genesis De La Rosa (DOM) for a 4:1 decision.
Elite Women 70 kg: Isabella Winkler (USA) produced one of the evening’s signature moments, forcing a referee stoppage (RSC R2 1:36) against Stephanie Pineiro (PUR). Colombia’s Deyaneira Casas picked up a 4:1 decision against Maeva Montemiglio (CAN), Cuba’s Dayira Mesa swept Ailen Cabrera (URU) 5:0, and Brazil’s Viviane Pereira edged Juliannys Alvarez (VEN) in a narrow 3:2 split.
Elite Men 75 kg: Canada’s Parminder Pannu earned his place on the podium, taking a 4:1 decision against Mexico’s Hugo Padilla in their middleweight contest.
Elite Men 80 kg: In four competitive light heavyweight battles, Brazil’s Wanderley Pereira claimed a 3:2 split decision over Diego Pereyra (VEN). Noel Pacheco Noel (DOM), Abel Mina (ECU), and Josh Ofori (CAN) closed out the night with assertive 5:0 unanimous decisions over Wilberth Jose Vega Rocha (NCA), Jorge Cuellar (CUB), and Eliezer Brito (PUR), respectively.

Boxing fans across the globe can stream the entire tournament live on Worldboxing.tv and Panam Sports Channel.

Daily results, official bout orders, and bracket updates will be distributed after each session across official PBC digital channels and panamericanboxing.org.

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