08/22/2021 5:50 PM
Clarín.com
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Updated 08/23/2021 19:04
The boxer from Del Viso,
Yamil Peralta
, was a prophet in his land: he fought for the first time in Pilar achieving a spectacular triumph by technical knockout against Damián Muñoz that positions him well for the future, since he currently occupies 14th place in the ranking. WBC world version of cruises and when you get into the top 10 you will be eligible to fight for the world title.
Yamil, who is
Argentine, Latin and South American champion
, stands out about his future: "I would fight anywhere, but if I have to choose, it would be in the United States, which is the mecca of all boxers. The idea is to be able to add fights abroad, Against any rival: I am prepared and I would deal with any rival that my promoter, Mario Margossian, can get me. "
Peralta is an orthodox-style boxer with vast experience: he was an Olympian twice -
London 2012 and Rio de Janeiro 2016
-, he achieved a third place in the 2013 world amateur boxing championship and has already led 11 fights as a professional: he is undefeated and he won all of them, getting five knockouts.
The moment of triumph: Yamil Peralta, happy after having won in Pilar.
He had the chance to be an
Olympian again this year
, but the pandemic ended up canceling his dream: "I had to qualify for the pre-Olympic that was going to be held in Buenos Aires, but it ended up being canceled. By not having an amateur ranking and being a professional I had no other way to do it, but I don't regret it:
my times as an Olympic boxer are over
and now I want to continue developing my professional career, "he says.
Last year Peralta became famous for training Rocky at home during the toughest stage of the pandemic restrictions and now with the situation a little more flexible, he can go to the "Ruben Box" gym in Villa Rosa and also continues to work at the
waste collection company
Transur, in Pilar.
"I am very grateful to Rubén and Transur for the support they give me and that they gave me for the last fight. I am also training in the gymnasium of the Maestranza Syndicate that is in José C. Paz, which for me is one of the best equipped from the country, "explains Peralta.
Happy corner: Yamil Peralta, after winning the fight, with the commemorative plaque
In his recent presentation at the Ricardo Rusticucci microstadium, in Pilar, Yamil made it clear that he is one of the best Argentine and South American boxers of the moment and completely dominated his rival, who at times was very vulnerable.
"He was a strong opponent, we knew he had five fights and all won by knockout in the first round, so he was going to go out to burn the ships. Our
fight plan was to drive the distance and go out to strike when the opportunity presented itself.
I think it worked well for us and I don't know why his corner didn't throw in the towel before, because for me there was no reason for Muñoz to receive so many blows, "summarizes Yamil about the fight.
With the result in place, Peralta was able to enjoy what it meant for him to be able to fight at home for the first time: "It was very nice because the few who were there were all known.
I always wanted to fight where I am from, luckily I could. comply
. In addition, the intern gave me a plaque of recognition ", it was a good night.
Yamil Peralta last year, when he trained at home for the pandemic.
Photo: AFP
To conclude, Peralta emphasizes that he would like to fight again at the Pilar micro-stadium and that he would like to do it with a very special company: "
My brother Joel has been doing very good fights
and it seems that a door is going to open for him to fight for the title. I love being able to share this beautiful sport with him and I would also like us to have an
evening together in Pilar
".