ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN – Group USA’s Yoseline Perez continues her outstanding worldwide marketing campaign, securing a spot within the gold medal match on the World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025 with a 3-0 choice win over Poland’s Wiktoria Rogalinska. The bout, held at Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace, was greater than only a semifinal—it was a narrative of redemption.
Earlier this yr, Perez fell brief towards Rogalinska within the gold medal match on the World Boxing Cup: Brazil 2025. That loss ignited a hearth within the 21-year-old Houston, Texas native, who went on to win gold on the Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem, and now, she’s avenged her prior defeat and moved one step nearer to gold on the largest stage of her profession.
Perez’s efficiency in Astana has been nothing wanting dominant—successful two of her three bouts by unanimous choice. Now, she’ll face India’s Sakshi Sakshi within the championship bout on Sunday, July 6, aiming to safe her second gold medal of the yr and first-ever World Boxing Cup title.
Gold Medal Match Particulars
- Division: Ladies’s 54 kg
- Match: Yoseline Perez (USA) vs. Sakshi Sakshi (IND)
- Time: Bout 5, Session 1 — Approx. 6:00 AM ET
- Location: Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace, Astana, Kazakhstan
- Watch Dwell: Free on the World Boxing YouTube web page
McCane Claims Bronze for Group USA
Additionally in motion on Saturday was Morelle McCane (Cleveland, Ohio), who fought valiantly in her 65kg semifinal bout towards Uzbekistan’s Navbakhor Khamidova. After a sluggish begin, McCane mounted a robust comeback try however fell brief in a 4-1 choice. The efficiency earned McCane a bronze medal—her third worldwide medal of 2025, persevering with a standout yr for the Cleveland native.
Group USA Management
- Head Coach: Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Coaches: Timothy Nolan, Nicole Burleson, Eric Zimmerman
Followers can observe Group USA’s journey and get event updates at USABoxing.org and on all USA Boxing social media platforms.
With momentum and redemption on her aspect, Yoseline Perez now stands getting ready to World Boxing Cup gold—don’t miss the finale in Astana!
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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