# Boxing competitions at South American Games

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/boxing-competitions-at-south-american-games
> Updated: 2026-09-22T16:52:26.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

During the 2026 South American Games in Argentina, several boxers achieved podium finishes.

On September 18, Ecuadorian boxer Gerlon Congo won the gold medal in the over 90 kg category in Rafaela. Congo secured the title via a 3-2 split decision victory against Brazil’s Joel da Silva, following a similar 3-2 split decision win in the semifinals against Argentina’s Enzo Gallardo.

Later, Colombian boxer Juan Diego, referred to as ‘La Máquina’, earned a bronze medal in the 80 kilogram category during competitions held in Santa Fe.

## Claims

- Juan Diego Ortiz won a bronze medal in boxing. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The competition was in the 80 kilogram weight category. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event was the 2026 South American Games. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The games were hosted in Santa Fe, Argentina. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Juan Diego Ortiz wins bronze medal in boxing at South American Games

Colombian boxer Juan Diego Ortiz won a bronze medal in the 80kg category at the 2026 South American Games in Santa Fe, Argentina.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-diego-ortiz-wins-bronze-medal-in-boxing-at-south-american-games

### 2026-09-19: Gerlon Congo wins gold in boxing at South American Games

Ecuadorian boxer Gerlon Congo claimed gold in the over 90 kg category at the 2026 South American Games after defeating Brazil's Joel da Silva by a 3-2 split decision.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerlon-congo-wins-gold-in-boxing-at-south-american-games

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