Spanish boxing delivered an extraordinary performance at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, capturing four gold medals and two silvers during a historic tournament in Italy. According to official reports from regional sports authorities, the exceptional run was spearheaded by a squad coached by boxing legend Rafael Lozano, propelling Spain’s delegation further up the multi-sport event’s overall medal table.
Laura Fuertes Makes History in the Minus-51 Kilo Class
Laura Fuertes cemented her place in Spanish boxing history in Taranto. According to competition records, she became the first female boxer from Spain to claim a gold medal at the Mediterranean Games. The Asturiana defeated Algeria’s Fatiha Mansouri by a 4-1 split decision in the minus-51 kilogram final.
Fuertes controlled much of the bout from middle distance, utilizing an effective jab and punishing her opponent’s advances with precise counter-punches. Although Mansouri increased the pressure in the second round and convinced two judges, Fuertes regained total command in the final frame. The victory builds on her bronze medal performance at the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Oran.
Enmanuel Reyes Pla Delivers a Masterclass
Enmanuel Reyes Pla added another gold to Spain’s tally by defeating Serbia’s Marko Pizurika via a unanimous decision. Reyes Pla, who served as Spain’s flagbearer during the opening ceremony on August 21, dictated the pace against a southpaw opponent from the opening bell.
According to event summaries, the Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medalist relied on lateral movement to neutralize the Balkan fighter’s straight left. His sharp jab and level changes kept Pizurika off balance throughout the match, securing a dominant victory that reaffirmed his status as a pillar of the national program.
Rafael Lozano Jr. and Pablo Coy Secure Gold
Rafael Lozano Jr. claimed a hard-fought gold in a tactical battle against France’s Christopher Hippocrate, winning by a 3-2 split decision. The bout swung decisively in the third round when a left hook from Lozano sent Hippocrate to the canvas, forcing a standing eight-count. Even after sustaining a cut over his left eyebrow from an accidental clash of heads, Lozano managed the closing moments to secure the win.
Pablo Coy rounded out the gold-medal haul for the team by overcoming Algeria’s Mustapha Abdou. Facing a taller southpaw with a significant reach advantage, Coy adapted during the opening round and began landing clean scoring blows. Despite a point deduction for stepping on his opponent’s foot in the final round, Coy maintained his aggression to take the decision.
Silver Finishes Complete the Medal Haul
Spain’s success on the canvas also included two valuable silver medals. Ewart Andrés Marín dropped a tightly contested final against Turkey’s Mehmetan Cinar, while Frank Martínez settled for silver after losing his bout to Italy’s Gabriele Guidi Rontani.
With these podium finishes, the Spanish boxing team solidified its regional standing. The delegation continues to monitor remaining bouts as athletes seek further success in the closing days of the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games.
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