25/10/2024
Boxing originally arrived in Cuba as a tourist attraction mainly as championship bouts between North American Boxers during the high tourist season. In 1909 Havana had its first professional fight. In 1910 a Chilean named John Budinich established the first boxing academy in Havana.
Why is boxing so big in Cuba?
Strong National Program: Cuba has a well-structured boxing program that emphasizes grassroots development. The government invests heavily in sports, and boxing is a priority, providing facilities, coaching, and funding for athletes from a young age.