Silver & Grit: Team USA Scores Five Medals at World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025

The World Boxing Cup: Brazil 2025 concluded on Saturday, April 5, with Team USA bringing home a total of five medals—one silver and four bronze. The international Elite tournament, held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, marked the first global competition of the year for the U.S. squad, which featured 12 boxers: seven men and five women.

Perez Takes Silver in Breakout Performance

Yoseline Perez, a rising star from Houston, Texas, earned her first Elite-level international medal, claiming silver in the 54 kg division. The 21-year-old advanced to the final after impressive victories over Paris 2024 Olympian Monique Suraci of Australia in the opening round and Italy’s Sirine Charaabi in the semifinals.

In the gold medal match, Perez faced Wiktoria Rogalinska of Poland, falling by a 5-0 decision. Despite the loss, the tournament marked a major milestone for Perez, adding to her international resume, which already includes gold at the 2022 Youth World Championships.

Four Bronze Medals Round Out USA’s Podium Finishes

Team USA added four bronze medals to its tally, earned by:

Jennifer Lozano (51 kg) – Laredo, Texas

Morelle McCane (65 kg) – Cleveland, Ohio

Carlos Flowers (70 kg) – Dover, Delaware

Kelvin Watts (90+ kg) – Chesapeake, Virginia

These performances capped off a strong start to the international season for USA Boxing’s Elite team.

Next Up for Team USA

Team USA now turns its attention to three more major international events:

World Boxing Challenge – Czech Republic, June 10–15

World Boxing Cup – Kazakhstan, June 30–July 7

World Boxing Elite Championships – Liverpool, England, September 4–14

With momentum on their side, Team USA looks poised for continued success on the world stage throughout 2025.