Canada Shines with 10 Medals at 2026 Pan American Championships

PUEBLA, Mexico (October 24, 2026) — The 2026 Pan American Boxing Confederation (AMBC) Continental Championships concluded with Boxing Canada achieving a remarkable feat, securing a total of ten medals. This impressive haul included four gold, four silver, and two bronze medals, highlighting the athletes' dedication and skill.

Team Achievements

Vincent Auclair, the Head Coach of Boxing Canada, expressed pride in the athletes' performances. "Ten medals, including four gold, four silver, and two bronze, is a strong showing for Canada," Auclair stated. "After a year on the World Cup circuit, our fighters progressed and peaked at just the right moment. Regardless of podium finishes, every athlete showcased strong competitive spirit, reflecting the teamwork that went into this success."

Christopher Lindsay, Executive Director of Boxing Canada, also praised the athletes’ work ethic. "Their dedication is evident, and we are fortunate to have world-class coaches ensuring they push themselves to achieve personal goals every time they step into the ring," he noted.

Gold Medal Highlights

The Canadian team delivered standout performances throughout the championships, with notable gold medal wins. Winnipeg’s Isaiah Rock claimed the first gold medal for Canada in the Men’s 50 kg final, decisively defeating Mexico’s Pedro Guerrero with a commanding 5-0 unanimous decision.

Ontario’s Parminder Pannu followed suit, winning gold in the Men’s 75 kg final against Ecuador’s Giancarlo Anchico. Pannu’s tactical prowess earned him a unanimous decision, with judges scoring it 30-27 on two cards and 29-28 on the others.

In the Women’s 75 kg division, Tammara Thibeault secured gold for Canada, triumphing over Venezuela’s Maryelis Yriza via split decision. Thibeault effectively utilized her height and reach to dominate the match.

Kiona Green added to Canada’s success with a formidable performance in the Women’s 80+ kg final, overpowering Kamara Stuart of Barbados. Green's technical ability and powerful strikes led to a referee stoppage in the second round, clinching her gold medal.

Silver and Bronze Medal Insights

The silver medals were also hard-fought by Canadian athletes. Rachel Bourdon, the reigning national champion, faced off against Argentina's Lucia Muello in the Women’s 65 kg final. Despite her aggressive approach, Bourdon fell short, as Muello’s counter-punching skills secured a unanimous decision victory.

Maxime Lessard competed valiantly against Mexican Olympian Fatima Herrera in the Women’s 48 kg final. Herrera's aggressive strategy and higher punch volume earned her a wide decision, leaving Lessard with a resilient silver medal.

In the Men’s 65 kg final, Gabriel Labrie met Brazilian silver medalist Yuri Falcao, showcasing tactical fighting. Although Labrie's efforts were commendable, he ultimately lost on a 30-27 unanimous decision after struggling with Falcao's elusiveness.

Joshua Ofori engaged in a close contest against Dominican Republic's Noel Pacheco in the Men’s 80 kg final. Ofori executed impressive technical skills, but Pacheco narrowly edged out the victory with a 3-2 split decision.

To complete the medal tally, veterans Scarlet Delgado and Bryan Colwell earned bronze medals in the Women’s 54 kg and Men’s 92 kg divisions, respectively, bringing Canada’s total medal count to ten.

Final Results Overview

• Men’s 50 kg Final: Isaiah Rock (CAN) def. Pedro Guerrero (MEX) by Unanimous Decision (5:0) — GOLD
• Men’s 75 kg Final: Parminder Pannu (CAN) def. Giancarlo Anchico (ECU) by Unanimous Decision (5:0) — GOLD
• Women’s 75 kg Final: Tammara Thibeault (CAN) def. Maryelis Yriza (VEN) by Split Decision — GOLD
• Women’s 80+ kg Final: Kiona Green (CAN) def. Kamara Stuart (BAR) by Referee Stoppage (Round 2) — GOLD
• Women’s 48 kg Final: Fatima Herrera (MEX) def. Maxime Lessard (CAN) by Decision — SILVER
• Women’s 65 kg Final: Lucia Muello (ARG) def. Rachel Bourdon (CAN) by Unanimous Decision (5:0) — SILVER
• Men’s 65 kg Final: Yuri Falcao (BRA) def. Gabriel Labrie (CAN) by Unanimous Decision (5:0) — SILVER
• Men’s 80 kg Final: Noel Pacheco (DOM) def. Joshua Ofori (CAN) by Split Decision (3:2) — SILVER
• Women’s 54 kg: Scarlet Delgado (CAN) — BRONZE
• Men’s 92 kg: Bryan Colwell (CAN) — BRONZE

For complete results, visit Pan American Boxing.

For media inquiries regarding the Canadian National Team, please contact Christopher Lindsay at [email protected].

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