Valeria Arboleda, a Colombian pugilist, shines in the 57 kilograms of the women's boxing World Cup.
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Valeria Arboleda assured a historic medal for Colombia in the boxing World Cup held in Liverpool, England.
The Colombian pugilist beat Gabriella Weerheim, from the Netherlands 5-0, in the quarterfinals of the 57-kilogram category, which guarantees the country, at least, a bronze medal in the contest.
This performance ratifies it as the most progress boxer in Colombia in recent years and projects it as a letter to continue for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Valeria Arboleda wants to make history
Arboleda's path in this championship has been impeccable. In his debut, he surpassed by Points to Alyssa Mendoza (United States), and then, in the 16 round, he defeated Enkhjargal Munguntsetseg (Mongolia) 4-1, showing great technical and mental capacity to stay in the race against high-level rivals.
Now, with the victory over Weerheim, he not only assured podium but also excited himself with world gold.
The context of this achievement has a very strong emotional component. Valeria comes from a 2024 marked by personal pain after the murder of one of her sisters, a blow that motivated her to continue growing inside and outside the quadrilateral.
Camila Camilo, eliminated in rooms
On the same day, Colombia had another representative in the quarterfinals: Camila Camilo, in the division of the 60 kilograms. However, 5-0 fell to the Brazilian Rebeca Santos, the number one sown in the category, saying goodbye to the tournament, although leaving good feelings for future international commitments.
The Arboleda Medal is already a source of pride for national boxing, which thus adds a new presence in the World Cup podium.
The next challenge will be his semifinal fight, when he will seek to ensure the final and fight for gold. His performance confirms the good moment of Colombian female boxing, which continues to contribute weight results in the international scene.
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