HISTORIC TRIUMPH FOR URUGUAYIAN BOXING

Uruguay celebrated a very special and historic triumph,  via the victories of Amilcar Vidal and Victor Rodriguez, two of the five winners of the MERCOSUR “José Sulaimán” amateur tournament, who fought brilliantly  in  an exhibition at The Monument  of The Revolution, Mexico City.

Their victories signal a new milestone for the people of Uruguay, as for 53 years no  Uruguayan amateur boxer had  won  a victory outside South America. The Uruguayan Commission made this known,  with  an emotional letter of thanks that was sent to World Boxing Council President, Mauricio Sulaimán.

“We hereby express our gratitude,  not only on behalf of our Commission but also of the entire Uruguayan people.  July 2 it was an historic day for boxing in our country, For  53 years no Uruguayan amateur boxer had won  outside South America. Our team is very competent, and they have had a great experience in Mexico . We take the opportunity to inform you that we are working towards the Mercosur 2 Championship, which begins on August 12, with the presence of our great friend Sampson Lewkowicz, a great Human being who helped  his country by making history … ”

The Uruguayan boxers came to Mexico City to train at the CENAR high performance center, where they have been coached and guided by boxing experts, who are polishing  their technique and burnishing  their skills.