On Saturday, April 25, in the capital of Nicaragua - Managua in the arena of Gimnasio Alexis Arguello "
Unlike most world countries, in Nicaragua there is no ban on holding mass events, so 800 fans were allowed into the stadium, which is 10% of the total capacity of the arena.
At the same time, the organizers took significant security measures.. Before entering the arena, all people checked the temperature, and were also forced to treat their hands and the sole of the shoes with antiseptics. In the stands, the fans were wearing protective masks and kept their distance from each other..
Boxers with their teams went into the ring in masks, after which they shot them. Before the start of the battle, workers in protective suits sprayed fighters with an antiseptic solution..
The commentators who worked near the ring, as well as the journalists, were all the time wearing masks and gloves..
The event was also attended by a star guest - the local world champion in second flyweight champion Roman Gonzalez, who also overcame all necessary precautions when entering the arena. Nicaragua is one of the countries where football, baseball and boxing competitions were not suspended during the coronavirus pandemic.
During the pandemic in Nicaragua, 12 cases of COVID-19 infection were recorded with three fatal consequences.
Earlier it became known that the mixed martial arts tournament UFC 249 will also take place, despite the coronavirus pandemic.