Four athletes from Ontario will proudly represent Canada at the upcoming World Boxing Cup in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, taking place from April 20-26, 2026:
W 51 kg – McKenzie Wright (Fight Night Boxing Club)
W 54 kg – Scarlett Delgado (Destiny Boxing)
M 55 kg – Max Tomines (Tomines Boxing)
W 75 kg – Viktoria Penney (Sully’s Boxing Gym)
This prestigious event is hosted by the Confederação Brasileira de Boxe under the auspices of World Boxing,
Nearly 400 boxers from 50 national federations are registered to compete at The World Boxing Cup, the highest number of entries ever recorded in a World Boxing Cup competition.
The World Boxing Cup – Brazil 2026 offers a vital opportunity for Team Canada to challenge themselves against other world-class athletes, refine strategy for international the international season, and gain valuable World Boxing ranking points.
Boxing Canada has sent a dynamic team of ten athletes across various weight categories. After completing a multi-nation training camp in Brazil, the team is well-prepared to face international opponents and make their mark on the global stage.
Below are the first scheduled bouts for Ontario’s athletes:
April 20 at 10am ET – Scarlet Delgado vs NZL – Ring B
April 20 at 4pm ET – Viktoria Penney vs CHN – Ring B
April 21 at 10am ET – Max Tomines vs GER
April 23 at 10am ET – McKenzie Wright vs USA
The entire competition will be livestreamed on the Pan Am Sports Channel and the Confederação Brasileira de Boxe YouTube channel.
Boxing Ontario extends its best wishes to McKenzie, Scarlett, Max, Viktoria, and Team Canada as they compete for glory in Brazil!
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About Boxing Ontario:
Boxing Ontario is the only governing body for Olympic-style boxing in Ontario. As such, it is affiliated with Boxing Canada (CABA), the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture, & Sport, and World Boxing. Founded in 1972, our mission is to inspire and grow interest, participation, and a love of the sport of Olympic-style boxing in Ontario. Learn more at boxingontario.com
About Boxing Canada:
Boxing Canada is the national sport organization for the sport of Olympic Boxing in Canada. It provides leadership for national programming, teams, and policies in partnership with each province and territory’s sport organization. Thanks to the Government of Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee, Rival Boxing Canada, and all our national partners for their support. For more information on Boxing Canada, please visit BoxingCanada.org.
Boxing Ontario Media Contact:
Rebecca Freeman | Communications, Boxing Ontario | [email protected] | +1 (416) 426-7250
Boxing Canada Media Contact:
Christopher Lindsay | [email protected]
Photo courtesy of Boxing Canada
