Team USA Continues Dominant Run with 7-0 Performance on Day Six In Colombia
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 24 May 2026
United States Goes Undefeated On Day Six In Colombia
GIRARDOT, Colombia (May 23, 2026) – USA Boxing’s Elite High Performance Squad had its second undefeated day in Colombia after the Stars and Stripes went 7-0 on day six at the 2026 Copa America. The United States improved to a dominant 48-9 record after six days of competition in Girardot, Colombia.
Jennifer Lozano (51 kilograms), Jayshannet Zapata (54 kilograms), Deborah Grant (57 kilograms), and Alexis Proctor (60 kilograms) led the way on the women’s team. Lozano was the first American boxer to enter the ring on Friday, and the Texas native secured a 4-1 split decision victory over Leidy Rivas. Lozano remains undefeated in Colombia with a dominant 5-0 record. She will enter the ring on Saturday, squaring off against Luz Mirabal in Bout 11 at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET.
Following Lozano, Zapata secured her third win of the event after the New York native earned a 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Jennifer Quintero. Zapata is now 3-2 in Colombia and will return to the ring on Saturday against Jennifer Yool in Bout 2 at approximately 2:15 p.m. ET.
Grant also secured her third victory of the event as the North Carolina native defeated Kelly Benitez by a 4-1 split decision. Grant is now 3-1 at the 2026 Copa America event and will seek her fourth win Saturday against Jhuskarly Becerra in Bout 15 at approximately 5:30 p.m. ET.
Rounding out the women’s team, Proctor secured her first win in Colombia in dominant fashion. Proctor secured multiple 10-8 scores in the first two rounds and ultimately earned her first win in Colombia by third-round RSC over Nicole Leon. Proctor will have Saturday off.
Moving on to the men’s team, Nnajai Wright (90+ kilograms) and Malachi Georges (90 kilograms) each secured 5-0 unanimous decision victories. Wright was the first of the two to enter the ring and defeated Daniel Guzman, while Georges defeated Alfonso Blanco. Georges will have the day off on Saturday, while Wright will face Willy Mendoza in Bout 40 at approximately 11:45 p.m. ET.
Earning his victory by walkover on Friday was Gilbert Kabamba (90+ kilograms), who improved to 5-0 in Colombia. Kabamba will face Daniel Guzman in Bout 38 at approximately 11:15 p.m. ET.
Also, on the schedule for Saturday is Moises Rodriguez (55 kilograms), Yahir Diaz-Martinez (60 kilograms), Dustin Jimenez (65 kilograms), Kentrell Rouser (70 kilograms), Tyric Trapp (80 kilograms), and Kendra Samargis (75 kilograms). The full schedule for Saturday is listed below.
Throughout the competition at the 2026 Copa America, the United States will be led by USA Boxing National Development Coach Edward Fonteneaux (Fayetteville, N.C.), with assistance from Alex Love (Colorado Springs, Colo.), Billy Rafalko (Philadelphia, Pa.), and Jeffrey Nimo (Grand Prairie, Texas).
Additional event information for the 2026 Copa America event, including the broadcast links, daily bout sheets, results, tournament updates, and more, will be uploaded to the event page on the USA Boxing website, where followers can find the 2026 Copa America event.
Friday, May 22 Results
Men's 90 + KG: Gilbert Kabamba vs. Gerlon Congo | W WO
Women's 51 KG: Jennifer Lozano vs. Leidy Rivas | W 4-1
Women's 54 KG: Jayshannet Zapatat vs. Jennifer Quintero | W 5-0
Women's 57 KG: Deborah Grant vs. Kelly Benitez | W 4-1
Women's 60 KG: Alexis Proctor vs. Nicole Leon | W RSC-3
Men’s 90+ KG: Nnajai Wright vs. Daniel Guzman | W 5-0
Men's 90 KG: Malachi Georges vs. Alfonso Blanco | W 5-0
Saturday, May 23 Schedule
Women’s 54 KG: Jayshannet Zapatat Vs Jennifer Yool in Bout 2 at approximately 2:15 p.m. ET
Men’s 55 KG: Moises Rodriguez vs. Jose Daniel Felipe in Bout 4 at approximately 2:45 p.m. ET
Women’s 51 KG: Jennifer Lozano vs. Luz Mirabal in Bout 11 at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET
Women’s 57 KG: Deborah Grant vs. Jhuskarly Becerra in Bout 15 at approximately 5:30 p.m. ET
Women’s 75 KG: Kendra Samargis vs. Luis Fernanda Vasquez in Bout 19 at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET
Men’s 60 KG: Yahir Diaz-Martinez vs. Yeiber Palacious in Bout 26 at approximately 8:15 p.m. ET
Men’s 65 KG: Dustin Jimenez vs. Juan Pablo Franco in Bout 29 at approximately 9:00 p.m. ET
Men’s 70 KG: Kentrell Rouser vs. Lisandro Tejada in Bout 32 at approximately 9:45 p.m. ET
Men’s 80 KG: Tyric Trapp vs. Yeison Riascos in Bout 37 at approximately 11:00 p.m. ET
Men’s 90+ KG: Gilbert Kabamba vs. Daniel Guzman in Bout 38 at approximately 11:15 p.m. ET
Men’s 90+ KG: Nnajai Wright vs. Willys Mendoza in Bout 40 at approximately 11:45 p.m. ET
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