Sports Institute President Reaffirms Confidence in Cuban Boxing

HAVANA, Cuba, Jun 24 (acn) Antonio Becali, president of the National Sports Institute (INDER), reaffirmed his confidence in the performance of Cuban boxing at the Pan American Games, after receiving the Cuba Domadores team that took part in the finals of the 5th World Series.

What happened is just the loss of a battle, not the war, and we expect medals from each of you in Toronto, where you are called to play an important role, he said.
Becali added that having lost the title does not prevent the fans and the country's leadership to appreciate the level and commitment of those who finished unbeaten the qualifying phase of the tournament.
We thank of our people for its support and for this ceremony, noted double world champion Lazaro Alvarez, unbeaten in nine bouts and one of the winners for Cuba in the final match, which they lost 6-4 to Kazakhstan Astana Arlans.