Men and women trade punches in Bogotá's makeshift boxing ring

Loading the video No Comment Video. Men and women trade punches in Bogotá's makeshift boxing ring Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 11 November 2026 - 17:56 GMT+1 Amateur men and women enter makeshift boxing matches in Bogotá, Colombia, competing for cash prizes as police question the event's permits. Amateur boxers are taking part in makeshift boxing matches in public parks across Bogotá, Colombia, competing for cash prizes in events organised by Santiago Abril. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT On November 8, more than 20 participants gathered at a portable boxing ring in a park in the south of the capital for a tournament featuring both men's and women's bouts. Fighters competed in weight categories over two 90-second rounds as spectators watched from around the ring. The events have attracted police attention, with officers questioning Abril about the permits required to organise sporting activities in public spaces. Bogotá's municipal authorities say such events require official authorisation and an emergency response plan. Abril has continued organising the tournaments, promoted on social media under the name King Abril. Participants pay an entry fee and can win prizes of around $100 after securing two or three consecutive victories. Boxing Street Top stories Now playing Next Men and women trade punches in Bogotá's makeshift boxing ring Now playing Next Cologne carnival season kicks off with thousands taking to the streets Now playing Next Spain: Clashes erupt in Barcelona after peaceful general strike march Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 12th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Video shows soldier reprimanding Hegseth and advisers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Now playing Next Ukraine talks yield prisoner swap as European leaders meet in Dublin Now playing Next Moment historic SS United States sinks off Florida’s coast Now playing Next Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day with territory in focus Now playing Next EU budget battle erupts as four countries defy Merz over Ukraine aid Now playing Next US Republicans block move to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Now playing Next Five EU countries demand UK pays for electricity market access Now playing Next Abu Dhabi peace talks end with prisoner exchange agreement Now playing Next At least two dead while others are trapped in the rubble after a building collapse in New York City Now playing Next Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages Now playing Next France's 11 November ceremonies: Macron, Le Pen, Mélenchon between memory and pacifism Now playing Next Is the EU setting the right priorities? MEPs slug it out on The Ring ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Storm Charles: Heavy rain and strong winds batter Portugal No Comment Protesters outside Israel’s Knesset oppose Arab lawmakers, call for new elections No Comment Ottoman marching band welcomes world leaders to COP31 in Turkey No Comment Art group unveils statue satirising Trump’s military service record Europe News Portugal closes all schools and non-essential services over Storm Charles Europe Today We should 'salute' Ukraine for military campaign against Russian diesel infrastructure Modern Nomads How ancient nomadic survival skills became global sporting events Grand Voyager Exploring Uzbekistan’s silk road soul, from Tashkent metro to Samarkand Qatar EU plans Doha defence talks to strengthen security ties with Gulf countries Euronews Tech Talks Has Europe managed to attract researchers escaping US academia under Trump? | Euronews Tech Talks Talks Europe News Abu Dhabi peace talks end with prisoner exchange agreement as US envoys prepare to meet Putin Culture news Princess Diana’s iconic ‘Revenge Dress’ goes on display ahead of auction ADVERTISEMENT Travel News Santorini seeks year-round tourism by promoting gastronomy, wine and culture Europe News Schools in Italy, Ireland and UK evacuated after hoax bomb threats that also target Meloni Earth News 'Everything we love is at stake': Greta Thunberg blasts COP climate summits as being full of lobbyists USA Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC over Panorama edit can proceed, judge rules Europe News Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day with territory and security guarantees in focus Tech News Iran rejects France's 'baseless accusations' on fridge cyberattacks Europe News Men linked to London synagogue attacks charged over UK airbase plot No Comment Iranian women take part in IRGC military training in Tehran ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT