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Mexican Boxing Team Secures Two Bronze Medals at IBA Youth World Championships in Montenegro

Mexican boxers shine at IBA Youth World Championships in Montenegro. Valeria Amparan reaches finals, Juan Diego Flores secures bronze. Team shows promise with multiple victories.

Mexicanist

Oct 31, 2024 — 5 min read

Mexican boxer Valeria Amparán celebrates her victory at the IBA Youth World Championships. Credit: CONADE

In a thrilling showcase of boxing talent, Mexico's national boxing team made headlines at the IBA (International Boxing Association) Youth World Championships in Budva, Montenegro, by capturing two hard-fought bronze medals. The event witnessed an impressive series of bouts as Mexican athletes displayed both grit and skill in the international arena, with standout performances from Valeria Sarahi Amparán Pizarro and Juan Diego Flores Guerrero.

The first medal success story for Team Mexico came from Valeria Sarahi Amparán Pizarro, a determined fighter hailing from Durango. Competing in the 48-kilogram women's category, Amparán advanced to the semifinals by securing a dominant, unanimous-decision victory over China’s Weimei Zeng. The judges' scores of 30-25, 30-24, 29-27, 30-26, and 30-26 reflected her commanding performance, propelling her into the history books as one of Mexico’s elite youth boxers.

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