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6mo ago

Juan Carrasco Withdraws From Aug. 29 Card as Alfredo ‘Coki’ Soto Steps In

His team pulled him after a mental evaluation found he was unfit to fight following his father's death.

Boxeo. Alfredo Soto un púgil de primer nivel que reemplazará a Carrasco.
El promotor de boxeo Jorge Pandolfino anunció este miércoles que Juan Carrasco no peleará el 29 en el Polimeni. Estvo junto al entrenador Pablo Chacón, quien reemplazará al Titán, Coki Soto; la challenger al título argentino Brisa Alfonzo, Lucas Aguilera, y Armando Andrada, ayudante de Chacón.
Boxeo. Briza Alfonzo boxeadora de jerarquía que estará en la gran velada del pugilato vernáculo.

Overview

  • The multidisciplinary staff that includes trainer Pablo Chacón, physical coach Pablo Stahringer and psychologist Sebastián López concluded Carrasco should not compete.
  • López reported deficits in concentration, attention, memory and judgment associated with an active grieving process.
  • Fedelatin lightweight champion Alfredo “Coki” Soto will replace Carrasco against Rodrigo Gustavo Roldán in the semifondo at Estadio Vicente Polimeni in Las Heras on August 29.
  • Promoter Jorge Pandolfino called it a team decision prioritizing the boxer's well‑being while preserving the show for Fox Sports' live broadcast.
  • The main event featuring Brisa Alfonzo vs. Laura Caravajal for the Argentine super featherweight title remains confirmed, and Carrasco's comeback is postponed until he recovers.