South America Sweeps WBC Grand Prix Finals
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia became the epicenter of boxing history this Saturday, December 20, 2025. Back in March, 128 hopefuls began a grueling journey toward glory. However, only four fighters realized their dream, lifting the José Sulaimán Trophy and the championship belt. Remarkably, three of these new champions hail from Latin America, marking a night of absolute dominance for the continent.
The Heavyweight Miracle: Ramírez vs. Krnjić
The night’s most shocking victory came from Argentina’s Kevin Ramírez. A natural cruiserweight, Ramírez faced Bosnia’s Ahmed Krnjić, who outweighed him by a staggering 30 kilograms. Despite the size disadvantage, the Argentine used superior mobility to dominate the heavyweight final.
Ramírez outworked the larger man, landing high-volume combinations while circling the ring. Although Krnjić possessed knockout power, he could not catch the elusive Argentine. Judges awarded Ramírez a unanimous decision victory.
“I went through things nobody knows about and almost hung up my gloves,” Ramírez revealed tearfully. “Now, I want to be the Cruiserweight World Champion.”
Featherweight War: Mejía vs. Qamili
Mexico’s Brandon Mejía secured his spot in the WBC Top 10 by winning the Featherweight tournament. He faced Italy’s Muhamed Qamili in a bout described as the “heart of the tournament.”
From the opening bell, it was a war. Mejía pressed forward with aggressive combinations, while Qamili attempted to counterpunch. The fight became messy at times with frequent clinching, yet the Mexican’s pressure proved superior. Ultimately, Mejía won via unanimous decision, keeping the “green and gold” tradition alive for Mexico.
Super Lightweight Masterclass: Utria vs. Tursunov
Colombia witnessed history as Carlos Utria delivered a flawless performance in the Super Lightweight final. Facing Uzbekistan’s Mujibillo Tursunov, Utria displayed technical brilliance that overwhelmed his opponent.
Utria established control early, forcing the Uzbek fighter to retreat—a rarity in this tournament. By mixing body shots with precise uppercuts, he opened cuts on Tursunov’s face. Leading on the open scorecards throughout the fight, Utria cruised to a unanimous decision.
“This victory is for my people in Soplavientos. The cup is coming home!” Utria celebrated, cementing his status as a national hero.
Middleweight Action: Biggs vs. Pomerleau
While Latin America dominated the headlines, Australia’s Dylan Biggs captured the Middleweight crown. He defeated Canada’s Derek Pomerleau by unanimous decision.
Biggs scored a knockdown in the first round, setting the tone for the match. Although Pomerleau recovered and fought strategically, he could not overcome the early deficit. Biggs fulfilled a childhood dream, rounding out a spectacular night of boxing in Riyadh.
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