The boxer from Valladolid Isabel Rivero was entered into history of sport in Castilla y León by winning two European titles and now seeks to “assault the world championship”, in this case, at atomweight, with a match where he will face the Venezuelan Roxana María Colmenarez.
Rivero won the first continental belt on December 15, 2023 against the Italian Consuelo Portolaniwhich he defended on March 3 of this year against the boxer Minerva Gutierrezin a contested match, where he was able to make his punches and footwork count.
This Tuesday, “La Finita” goes one step further, with an evening performance “Attack on the World Cup”, where the boxer from Valladolid will enter the ring in his preparation to compete in World championshipin the atomweight category (46,300 kilos), in the face Colmenarez.
The appointment is on Sunday, June 9, at Millennium Dome of Valladolid and Rivero assured that he “really wants to compete at this weight”, although he believes that his rival is “very strong, tough, and has a lot of stamina in the rounds.”
“I am convinced that I am going to do a great job and that I will fight,” added the boxer from Valladolid, who continues to take steps to become a benchmark in this sport and be a boost for women’s boxing.
The night will consist of 6 amateur fights, 2 for women and 4 for men, with high-profile athletes from different categories and areas throughout Spain, and will end with the professional fight in between Rivero and Colmenarez.
This is what matters Face Boxing, event organizer, Julio Lopezwho commented that “Isa’s rival is very strong, but if you want to go to the World Cup, you have to go all out.”
For his part, the president of Boxing Federation of Castilla y LeónArantxa Lorenzo, indicated that “it is a pride to be with Isa and make history together”, because she is “the first woman to be the president of a boxing federation at the national level, and Isa has not yet reached her ceiling .” “.
Although not all the tickets were sold, last night Rivero filled the Millennium Dome, showing that the fans of Valladolid are committed to women’s boxing and, therefore, they hope to repeat the victory and attract many lovers of the sport this.
Source: La Verdad
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