Javier Ibáñez (born 14 July[1] 1996)[2] is a Cuban-born[3][4][5] Bulgarian boxer who qualified to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Javier Ibáñez
Born (1996-07-14) 14 July 1996 (age 28)
Matanzas, Cuba
Nationality Bulgaria  Cuba
Statistics
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Bulgaria
European Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Kraków-Małopolska Men's featherweight
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Yerevan −57 kg
Silver medal – second place 2024 Belgrade −57 kg
Representing  Cuba
Youth Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Nanjing −56 kg
Youth World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Sofia −56 kg

Biography

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Ibáñez was born in Matanzas.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Javier Ibanez". NBC Olympics. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Cuba's Javier Ibanez wins IBA European Featherweight Title". CubaNet. 5 May 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Javier Ibanez won his first gold for Bulgaria at the Strandja Memorial Tournament". International Boxing Association. 28 February 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  4. ^ "2023 Men's World Boxing Championships: Hussamuddin earns Worlds medal on debut, into semifinals". ESPN. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  5. ^ Picazo, Raúl Daffunchio (5 May 2024). "Bulgaria's Javier Ibañez beats Spain's Jose Quiles at Madrid IBA Champions Night". Inside the Games. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
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