Following an eight-medal haul at the PanAmerican Championships in Puebla, Mexico, American gold medalists Gilbert Kabamba and Jajaira Gonzalez have been selected to represent Team USA at the inaugural 2026 Papp Cup in Budapest, Hungary.
Kabamba and Gonzalez Prepare for Individual Bouts
- Gilbert Kabamba enters the 90+ kg division carrying a pristine 10-0 record across 2026.
- Jajaira Gonzalez steps into the 60 kg bracket aiming for her fourth win of the calendar year.
- The head-to-head format between European and Pan American Continental squads features individual bouts.
Budapest Confederation Boxing Duel Setup
The inaugural Confederation Boxing Duel features a head-to-head clash between a European Continental Team and a Pan American Continental Team. Each side consists of 10 athletes split evenly with five men and five women. Action is set to begin at approximately 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Budapest, Hungary, USA Boxing reported.
Gilbert Kabamba, a Boston native fighting in the 90+ kilogram division, arrives in Hungary following a dominant 2026 campaign. He claimed gold at both the Copa America and the PanAmerican Championships. In Mexico, Kabamba went 3-0 with unanimous decision victories in every bout.
Across the ring, Kabamba will face Azerbaijan’s Mahammad Abdullayev. Abdullayev earned a gold medal at the 2026 World Boxing Cup in Brazil.
Gonzalez Targets Fourth Win of 2026
Jajaira Gonzalez represents the 60 kilogram weight class after securing her own gold medal at the Pan American Championships in Puebla with a 3-0 record. The Glendora, California native and 2024 Paris Olympian looks to secure her fourth victory of the year against Türkiye’s Gizem Ozer.
Fans looking to support the American competitors can follow the action live. USA Boxing provides streaming access for supporters tuning in to the competition via the official USA Boxing portal.
| Athlete | Weight Class | Hometown | Recent International Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Kabamba | 90+ kg | Boston, Mass. | PanAmerican Championships (Gold) |
| Jajaira Gonzalez | 60 kg | Glendora, Calif. | PanAmerican Championships (Gold) |
The 10-athlete Pan American squad squares off against the European Continental Team on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Budapest, Hungary.
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