Paris 2024

Fátima Herrera Dominates Ring, Advances to Round of 16

Mexican boxer Fátima Herrera makes a stunning Olympic debut, defeating Spain's Laura Fuertes by split decision in the women's 50 kg category. The victory propels her to the round of 16, where she will face Turkey's Buse Naz Çakıroğlu.

Mexicanist

Jul 30, 2024 — 1 min read

Mexican boxer Fátima Herrera won her first fight in Olympic boxing to qualify for the round of 16. Credit: CONADE

Mexican Fátima Patricia Herrera Álvarez stepped into the Olympic Games ring for the first time and did so with a strong punch to take the victory on points (3-2) against Laura Fuertes Fernández of Spain in the women's 50-kilogram division in Paris 2024.

Herrera Álvarez carried out an aggressive fight with successful combinations that earned her superiority on the cards 30-27, 28-29, 28-29, 29-28 and 29-28 to close out her victory in three rounds by split decision at the North Paris Arena.

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