Colombians invade Turkiye for double header

Source: WBC

26/06/2025

Colombians invade Turkiye for double header

Istanbul's Sinan Erdem Sport Complex will host a night of international boxing where Turkish talent will face Colombian opponents in two featured bouts.At middleweight, Serhat Güler (8-1, 7 KOs) of Turkey will face Colombia's Juan Diego Ortiz (9-1, 8 KOs). Güler, known for his strong punching and frontal boxing, will look to establish himself as one of the emerging figures in Turkish boxing, while Ortiz arrives on a knockout streak that positions him as a high-risk opponent. A more experienced Turkish boxer, Avni Yildirim (26-5, 15 KOs) will face Colombia's Jhon Caicedo (12-0, 5 KOs) at light heavyweight. Yildirim previously faced Mexican Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez for the world super middleweight championship in February 2021 and was no match, succumbing in the third round. Now he is looking to return to the spotlight with a convincing victory, but he will have to overcome a young Colombian who arrives undefeated and hungry for glory.