April 25, boxing show will be held in the capital of Nicaragua - Managua. Lightweights Robin Zamora and Ramiro Blanco will converge in the main fight of the evening.
On the eve of the battle, they had a very unusual duel of glances, looking into each other's eyes in protective masks. Tournament organizer Rosendo Alvarez said 800 fans will be allowed into the Gimnasio Alexis Arguello arena, which is 10% of the total capacity. Before entering the arena, fans will check their body temperature.
" If boxers do not fight, they will not earn money, they will not receive a monthly salary. They have no other job.. Therefore, we were ready to work with them, "
Nicaragua is one of the countries where football, baseball and boxing competitions were not suspended during the coronavirus pandemic. Matches were held in the empty stands.
During the pandemic in Nicaragua, 11 cases of COVID-19 infection were recorded with three fatal consequences.
Earlier it became known that the mixed martial arts tournament UFC 249 will take place, despite the coronavirus pandemic.