Boxers from Bahia, Beatriz Ferreira and Bárbara Santos, put Brazil in the semifinals of the Women’s Boxing World Cup, in New Delhi (India) and, to top it off, already secured bronze this Wednesday (22). For winning her third consecutive podium at Worlds, Bia Ferreira became the biggest Brazilian medalist in the competition – she won gold in 2019 and silver last year. The semifinals start at 10:45 am (Brasília time) on Thursday (23), with live transmission on the website of the Brazilian Olympic Channel. . @BFerreira60kg and Barbara Santos secure a medal at the Mundial#MundialdeBoxeFeminino pic.twitter.com/2B2S2FRbjx — Conf. Bras. de Boxe (@cbboxe) March 22, 2023 This Wednesday (22), Bia Ferreira scored her second straight victory at the Worlds in the under-60 kg category. By unanimous decision of the judges, the Bahian overcame the Japanese Ayaka Taguchi, ensuring presence in the semifinals, which guarantees the bronze medal in advance, since in boxing there is no dispute for third place. Number 1 in the world and current Olympic runner-up, the 32-year-old Brazilian returns to the ring this Thursday (23), at 10:45 am, for the semi match against South Korean Oh Yeonji. Born in Camaçari (BA), Bárbara Santos, also known by her nickname Bynha, had a lot to celebrate this Wednesday (22). By defeating Kazakh Madina Nurshayeva in the quarterfinals of 70 kg (non-Olympic category), the 32-year-old boxer won at least bronze in her first participation in Worlds. This Thursday (23), starting at 11:30 am, Bárbara can go even further if she wins the semi against Australian Kaye Frances, at 11:30 am. Other results Jucielen Romeu (57 kg) and Beatriz Soares (66 kg) said goodbye to the Worlds after losing the quarterfinals. Jucielen was surpassed by the Italian Irma Testa, leader of the world ranking. Bia Soares was defeated by the Thai Janjaem Suwannapheng. Brazil in the semifinals 10h45 – Beatriz Ferreira x Oh Yeonji (KOR) – 60kg11h30 – Barbara Santos x Kaye Frances (AUS) – 70kg
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