Boxing |24 March 2026
Franco Zialor (in red) during a sparring session with Andrique Allisop. Zialor has missed the Under-19 World Boxing Futures Cup because of flight cancellation (Photo: Patrick Joubert)
Franco Zialor misses Under-19 World Boxing Futures Cup
Young boxer Franco Zialor missed the Under-19 World Boxing Futures Cup 2026, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from March 8-15, dealing a significant blow to his chances of qualifying for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
The Under-19 World Boxing Futures Cup served as a mandatory qualifying event for boxers aiming to compete at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games from October 31 to November 13, the first Olympic event to be held on the African continent.