Ezequiel Medina Shines at the 2026 Copa Independencia International Boxing Tournament
The Dominican boxer Ezequiel Medina gave an outstanding performance in the second date of the 2026 International Boxing Independence Cup, held in the roofed area of the Club Cupes.
Medina dominated the American Arturo Acevedo IV, demonstrating his superiority in the ring.
Competing in the 60-kilogram category, Medina controlled the fight from the first round, exhibiting precision in his combinations, defensive solidity, and technical superiority to secure a unanimous 5-0 decision victory. This triumph consolidates him as one of the most outstanding fighters of the tournament.
Acevedo IV, champion of the New York Golden Gloves and fourth in the United States Olympic ranking, could not counter the tactical approach of the Dominican, who maintained the initiative throughout the fight.
Featured Results of the Day
The event’s billboard offered other exciting fights:
- In women’s flyweight, Esther Jiménez (Dominican Republic) defeated Yailena Palomo (Cuba) 5-0.
- Elen Robles (Dominican Republic) overcame Dulce Díaz García (Guatemala) 3-2.
- Yohan Agüero (Dominican Republic) won by RSC against Jazari Narine Mayers (Barbados).
- Brandol Estuardo Pérez (Guatemala) defeated Matías Arosemena 5-0.
- Saidel Horta (Cuba) prevailed 3-2 over Ángel Estrella (Dominican Republic).
- In heavyweight, Patricio Polonia (Dominican Republic) achieved a unanimous 5-0 victory against Yolin Ramírez.
Upcoming Meetings
The XLV Copa Independencia de Boxeo Internacional 2026 will continue this Wednesday starting at 7:00 pm at the Club Cupes, in the Los Pepines sector of Santiago. The event is reaffirmed as one of the most traditional and competitive amateur boxing tournaments on the continent.
