Marcos “Chino” Maidana will step into a new role as the boxing trainer and godfather of former professional football player Brian Sarmiento ahead of his amateur debut against singer El Polaco on December 18, 2026, at the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López in Platense, Argentina, with tickets ranging from $50,000 to $165,000.
Sarmiento is actively preparing for an upcoming high-profile celebrity boxing match scheduled for December 18, 2026, at the stadium of Club Atlético Platense in Vicente López, Buenos Aires.
The matchup forms part of the fourth edition of Párense de Manos, an annual entertainment and amateur boxing event organized by the team behind the Vorterix streaming program Paren la Mano, which features digital creators, influencers, musicians, and former athletes stepping through the ropes.
Training Camp at Ingeniero Maschwitz
The coaching staff is structured to replicate the rigorous conditioning methods Maidana utilized during his active career, which included two world-famous bouts against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2014.
Medical supervision and physical conditioning are overseen by Dr. Walter Quinteros, while Ignacio Barrios acts as Sarmiento’s manager, attorney, and project coordinator. Reflecting on his return to the gym environment from a cornerman’s perspective, Maidana stated, “I am very happy to return to the ring, but from a different place, accompanying Brian Sarmiento.”
The Matchup Against El Polaco and Yésica Bopp
Sarmiento will face singer El Polaco in one of the marquee bouts of the evening. The rivalry gained considerable media attention following public announcements and promotional faceoffs organized by streaming personalities Luquitas Rodríguez, Germán Beder, Alfredo Montes of Oca, and Rober Galati.
During the official unveiling of his training team, Sarmiento addressed his upcoming opponent directly, expressing complete confidence in his preparation under Maidana’s guidance. “It is an honor that Chino Maidana is training me. I am going to knock him out. I am prepared for this challenge,” Sarmiento declared. He added a direct message to El Polaco: “Listen to me, Pola: stop crying, stop suffering.”
The matchup carries added intrigue due to the pedigree in both corners. This dynamic places two legendary figures of Argentine boxing directly into opposing corners for an amateur exhibition.
Ticketing and Event Schedule for Vicente López
Organizers have set ticket prices for the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López ranging from $50,000 to $165,000 depending on the seating sector, with availability distributed through the PlanOut platform. Ticket categories include Campo B ($50,000), Campo A ($55,000), Popular B ($60,000), Popular A ($65,000), Platea B ($75,000), Platea A ($85,000), Campo VIP ($140,000), and VIP ($165,000).
A promotional discount offers a 20% reduction for Banco Nación clients paying with MODO and a Mastercard BNA debit card, capped at a $15,000 refund per customer with a maximum purchase limit of five tickets per transaction. Entry restrictions prohibit children under three years of age, while minors under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Doors to the stadium open at 16:30 local time (UTC-3), with the red carpet pre-show commencing at 17:30. The nine-fight card, which includes a four-round main event between creators Shelao and Andoni, officially begins at 19:00 local time. The entire event will be broadcast live and free of charge in high definition via the official YouTube and Twitch channels of Paren la Mano.
