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La Cruz and Arlen for the first time in World Boxing Council rankings

Cuban boxer Julio César La Cruz

La Cruz, 33, is ranked 20th in the cruiserweight division, whose champion is Ilunga Makabu (Congo) and first in the rankings is Armenian-German Noel Mikaelyan. “We are expecting around February to be discussing the first world crown for a Cuban boxer from here on the island. We are in focus mode for what is coming this year,” La Cruz, Olympic »

Ronaldo Veitía, emblematic Cuban judo coach, passes away in Havana

Ronaldo Veitía, emblematic Cuban judo coach, passes away in Havana

“Veitía leaves us forever the fond memory of the continuous and emotional victories of Cuban women’s judo. May her school never die,” President Miguel Díaz-Canel wrote on his official Twitter account as he expressed his condolences to family and friends. “In recent days the health condition of the outstanding coach had deteriorated, reason why he had to be hospitalized. The »