Cuba Secures 10 Semifinalists in Boxing at the Central American and Caribbean Games

Following victories on Tuesday by Dinaybi de las Nieves (51 kg) and Carisney García (54 kg) in the women’s division, alongside Keilor García (80 kg) and Yusnier Sorsano (70 kg) in the men’s division, Cuba secured ten representatives—five in each sex—in the boxing semifinals of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games. Each squad lost only one competitor during the stage completed through Monday, which closed access to the bronze medals that guarantee a spot on the podium.

In the men's division, the defeat of world runner-up Saidel Horta (60 kg) against Wilson Solorzano attracted significant attention, leaving him without a medal, mirroring his outcome three years ago in San Salvador.

Boxer Carisney García delivered a commanding performance in the ring to earn a unanimous decision from the judges against the experienced Puerto Rican fighter Angelyris López.

García spoke about the opportunity to represent her country and her goals in the tournament, where she has already secured at least a bronze medal:

"I am very grateful to my coach and to all the Cuban athletes who supported me as well. It was a controlled fight; I executed the tactical plan outlined from the corner, and we are ready for the next opponent, who will be more demanding."

CUBA IN THIS WEDNESDAY'S SEMIFINALS: 57 kg: Magda Massó (CUB) vs. Omailyn Alcalá (VEN)

70 kg: Dayira Mesa (CUB) vs. Génesis Palma (VEN)

75 kg: Yoana Rodríguez (CUB) vs. Lorien Alonso (MEX)

52 kg: Alejandro Claro (CUB) vs. Jabali Breedi (BAR)

80 kg: Keylor García (CUB) vs. Noel Pacheco (DOM)

90 kg: Julio César La Cruz (CUB) vs. Alfonso Blanco (VEN)