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Zulia’s Geremi Vera’s knockout in the WBA Future of Venezuelan Boxing
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The second edition of the WBA Future of Venezuelan Boxing took place in Zulia

ZULIA, November 16, 2023, The young native of the state of Zulia, Venezuela, Geremi Vera, took the spotlight during the second edition of the WBA Future of Venezuelan Boxing, which was held at the Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Aragua.
KNOCKOUT VICTORY In the presence of Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, president of the World Boxing Association (WBA), Vera (4-0 / 2 KO), only 18 years old, won by knockout in the second round against his compatriot, Billy Prado (0-2). The Zulian extended his undefeated record with the aggressiveness that characterizes him in conjunction with outstanding technical aspects and doing great damage to his opponent in the soft areas.
Gilberto Mendoza, the highest representative of the pioneer organization said he was happy to organize this event, which began in Colombia, then moved to Panama and now landed on Venezuelan soil. He also assured that several WBA projects are on sight, to contribute to the growth of boxing in Venezuela.
MANY MEMORIES "It could not be more emotional to return to the land where you grew up; it brings back many memories to see this ring where multiple world champions have emerged. We are in conversations with the Boxing Commission and have many ideas, among them the development league, the aim is to improve this kind of projects," said Mendoza.
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METICULOUS MAIA A duel that brought many talks was the victory of Gleybert Maia, 20 years old, who participate as a professional during the first edition of the WBA Future of Venezuelan Boxing, Maia defeated the debutant Jefree Gutierrez “Canelito” from Bolivar, just after 2 minutes of the first round. Meanwhile Algerbis Gonzalez (6-2) won by knockout after 10 seconds of the second round against Jonathan Basanta (1-5).
In the women’s division, Darly Perozo (1-0), born in Barquisimeto, won in a fight she dominated from start to finish against Yeraldin Liendo (0-1-1).
POPULAR FIGHT The most talked about fight of the night was the draw between Jeiber Sánchez (1-0-1) and Bernabé Galíndez (2-0-1). The two fighters managed to defend their unbeaten record in a fight scheduled to four rounds, where the public could see constant exchanges of blows, a lot of intensity and great physical wear and tear.
KNOCKOUT VICTORY In the presence of Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, president of the World Boxing Association (WBA), Vera (4-0 / 2 KO), only 18 years old, won by knockout in the second round against his compatriot, Billy Prado (0-2). The Zulian extended his undefeated record with the aggressiveness that characterizes him in conjunction with outstanding technical aspects and doing great damage to his opponent in the soft areas.
Gilberto Mendoza, the highest representative of the pioneer organization said he was happy to organize this event, which began in Colombia, then moved to Panama and now landed on Venezuelan soil. He also assured that several WBA projects are on sight, to contribute to the growth of boxing in Venezuela.
MANY MEMORIES "It could not be more emotional to return to the land where you grew up; it brings back many memories to see this ring where multiple world champions have emerged. We are in conversations with the Boxing Commission and have many ideas, among them the development league, the aim is to improve this kind of projects," said Mendoza.
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METICULOUS MAIA A duel that brought many talks was the victory of Gleybert Maia, 20 years old, who participate as a professional during the first edition of the WBA Future of Venezuelan Boxing, Maia defeated the debutant Jefree Gutierrez “Canelito” from Bolivar, just after 2 minutes of the first round. Meanwhile Algerbis Gonzalez (6-2) won by knockout after 10 seconds of the second round against Jonathan Basanta (1-5).
In the women’s division, Darly Perozo (1-0), born in Barquisimeto, won in a fight she dominated from start to finish against Yeraldin Liendo (0-1-1).
POPULAR FIGHT The most talked about fight of the night was the draw between Jeiber Sánchez (1-0-1) and Bernabé Galíndez (2-0-1). The two fighters managed to defend their unbeaten record in a fight scheduled to four rounds, where the public could see constant exchanges of blows, a lot of intensity and great physical wear and tear.
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