Mario Pergolini Declines Marcelo Tinelli's Boxing Challenge

Argentine television hosts Marcelo Tinelli and Mario Pergolini reignited their long‑standing on‑air rivalry when Tinelli publicly dared Pergolini to a boxing match during a discussion on the “Paren la Mano” charity event. The challenge was made in a light‑hearted interview that also featured influencer Luquitas Rodríguez.

Pergolini answered from his program “No preguntes por Rusia,” stating unequivocally that he would not step into a ring – not even against a ten‑year‑old – and dismissed the idea as a joke. Both hosts reflected on their historic competition from the legacy show VideoMatch, noting that while they now work primarily in streaming, the banter still draws public attention.

The exchange generated viral clips on social media, but no concrete plans for a fight were made, and the two presenters emphasized that the comment was purely for entertainment.