Two of the three Holguin boxers who fought this Monday in the opening round of the Playa Girón National Boxing Tournament. Held at the Rafael Fortun Arena in Camagüey, emerged victorious.
In the 48-kilogram category, Kevin Zayas made his RSC debut in the second round against Yazle Barrier of Guantanamo. While Néstor Rodríguez, in the 57-kilogram category, defeated Leonel Lores (Mayabeque) 5-0.
Elio Neyra suffered a different fate in the 75-kilogram category. Losing by RSC-1 to Raikol Leonard (Santiago de Cuba), a member of the national team.
Incidentally, these three Holguin boxers represent the municipality of Cacocum. More than 100 competitors have registered for the Camagüey event. Which will be contested over six rounds, always in morning sessions. Under the close supervision of the island’s pre-selection strategists in order to update their roster.
The Holguin squad, which registered eleven fighters for the National Boxing Tournament, will have three more men in action this Tuesday: national pre-selection members Jairo Munive (Gibara – 71 kg) and Carlos Aguilera (Holguin – 80 kg), as well as Alaín Grandales (Cacocum – 80 kg).
The event, which will feature 10 weight divisions and 111 fighters, will mark La Cruz’s debut in the super heavyweight (+ 92 kg) category of the tournament. Also, where he is the all-time leading winner with a trophy case of 14 belts.
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernandez
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