UWW Minute

UWW Minute: Cuba's Ismael Borrero

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 15:59 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (April 21) -- Olympic champion and two-time world champion Ismael Borrero has had a newsworthy few months.

The Cuban Greco-Roman star won the Pan Am Championships March 6th, which earned him valuable Ranking Series points and secured him the top seed at 67kg for Tokyo 2021. The Cuban ,who won the 2016 Games at 59kg, talked about the importance of concentration no matter the level of the competition.

"Sometimes there are lesser opponents, but it's never easy. You have to compete hard every time," said Borrero. "I hope for victory and channel everything I feel inside to action on the mat."

In April, Borrero announced he had tested positive for COVID-19. He was largely asymptomatic and has since recovered. The defending world champion is now testing negative and is back at home.

"My success, my career are built on faith, courage, and perseverance," he said. "Always those things."

2026 Muhamet Malo

Live Updates: 2026 Muhamet Malo Ranking Series Day 2

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 23:08 By Vinay Siwach

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TIRANA, Albania (February 26) -- The Muhamet Malo Ranking Series event is being held in Tirana, Albania. On day two of the competition, Abdulrashid SADULAEV (UWW) will be in action at 97kg along with world champion Kyle SNYDER (USA). Other weight classes in action are 79kg, 92kg and 125kg. Women's Wrestling will also being with 50kg and 55kg.

WATCH LIVE | LIVE MATCH ORDER | DAY 1 RESULTS | SNYDER vs SADULAEV

10:45: Rizabek AITMUKHAN (KAZ), a world champion at 92kg in 2023, had built an 8-0 lead against Andro MARGISHVILI (GEO) in their 97kg bout but seemed to struggle in the second period. However, he manages to defend that lead and win 8-5

10:40: Kyle SNYDER (USA) was first up on Mat and he warms up with a 3-0 win over Ertugrul AGCA (GER). Takedown in the first period and a stepout in the second as Snyder moves into the second round at 97kg. He can face Abdulrashid SADULAEV (UWW), only if both make the final

10:35: Richard VEGH (HUN) scored nine stepouts against AKASH (IND) and got one point for caution against the Indian as he wins the opening bout at 97kg 10-0. Victory via stepouts if we may

10:20: Welcome to the second day of the Muhamet Malo in Tirana. The Snyder vs Sadulaev chapter five is expected today. Both wrestlers will face each other only if they reach the final.