Street boxing matches gain popularity in Bogota
Marcus Hayes
Marcus Hayes
Reporter · Killeen, TX
Marcus has been a reporter for 4 years and has a degree in Community Development from the University of Texas at Arlington. His work has appeared in various local publications including the Killeen Daily Herald, where he focused on grassroots initiatives and community events.
More from Marcus →Reporter · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM · 1 min read
Santiago Abril has been organizing pop-up boxing matches in parks around Bogota, Colombia, without official permits. He sets up a portable ring made of rubber and plastic, where young men and women gather on weekends to face off. Participants pay…