Colombian Boxer Justin Munévar Moreno made his country proud by winning a Silver Medal at the IBA World Youth IBA 2024 World Junior Boxing Championship in Budva, Montenegro. Competing in the 48-51 kg division, Munévar Moreno ‘s outstanding performance put Colombia on the youth boxing map.
The young athlete, a native of Arauca, Colombia, showed impressive skill and endurance throughout the tournament. Munévar Moreno kicked off his campaign on October 25, posting a series of victories that took him to the final match. He defeated Yadriel Darain Perez Robles by unanimous decision, followed by successive victories over Abdelali Boudankit, Momunaaly Ybyraimakunov y Zidan Humbatov. Each victory demonstrated Munévar Moreno’ s strength, determination and potential in the ring.
In the championship match on November 3, Munévar Moreno faced off against Boranbek Bexultan from Kazakhstan. Although fought hard, the Colombian boxer ultimately came up short by unanimous decision, finishing the competition with an impressive Silver Medal. With this achievement, his amateur record now stands at 4-1, a promising start for an up-and-coming young talent.
The achievement has brought national pride to Colombia, with Munévar Moreno emerging as an inspiration to young athletes across the country. His performance in Montenegro signals a bright future in boxing and reflects the dedication and spirit of Colombia’s youth athletes.
Munévar Moreno’ s success at the IBA World Youth Boxing Championships underscores Colombia’ s presence in the sport and highlights the dedication of its young boxers. This silver medal is just the beginning for Munévar Moreno and he will undoubtedly be a fighter to watch in the years to come.
