HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 8 (ACN) “You have given a lesson of good boxing, bravery and courage! Have a hug and warm congratulations!”, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel told Olympic champion Erislandy Álvarez over the phone.
The Cuban leader called Alvarez (63.5 kg) after he won the gold medal in Paris 2024, according to the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation in a post on X.
With his 3-2 victory, Alvarez got even with the French Sofiane