In the world of boxing There are memorable stories and legends that marked this sport. Figures like Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson They showed that life in the ring can be a challenge. In that line, Yamil Peraltaan Argentine boxer, has a fascinating and unexpected story: he left the ring to prune trees and now returns to find a world title.
Peralta’s life is a reflection of the sacrifice and resilience that characterizes boxing greats. From its humble beginnings to its foray into Olympicshis path was full of obstacles that he managed to overcome with determination.
The story of Yamil Peralta
Born in the Buenos Aires suburbs, Yamil had a childhood marked by curiosity and an early passion for boxing. Since he was little he showed interest in sports, inspired by local figures such as Raúl “Pepe” Balbi. It was his uncle who took him to a gym for the first time, where he met the trainer Mario Tedesco, whom he considers a second father.
“When I started I weighed 130 kilos and my coach told me I wasn’t good for this. But those words challenged me, they made me want to prove him wrong,” the athlete recalled. His perseverance led him to lose weight, to hide from his mother that he was training, and finally, to stand out in national tournaments.
The talent of this talented boxer did not go unnoticed and, at just 19 years old, he qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Although he did not win a medal, he left a good impression and represented Argentina again in Rio 2016. However, his participation in the latter event was bitter due to injuries and criticism that left him emotionally devastated.
One of the most unfair experiences of his career occurred in 2022, when he faced the Canadian Ryan Rozicki in a fight that he dominated, but lost due to a local ruling. “That fight taught me a lot and allowed me to grow. “Now I am ready for revenge,” he said. Furthermore, Peralta did not hesitate to comment on recent boxing phenomena, such as the case of Jake Paul, the youtuber become a professional boxer: “It’s good for the sport, but I want to show that Real boxing has another essenceto”.
Why Yamil Peralta walked away from boxing
Following the 2016 Olympics and the pandemic, Peralta faced a difficult economic reality that led him to seek employment outside of boxing. Through his brother, he got a job as pruning supervisor at a waste collection company. His task was to supervise the trucks and ensure that pruning tasks were carried out correctly.
“Boxing didn’t give me enough to live on and I needed a stable income. That work helped me understand the value of effort from another perspective. But I never stopped dreaming of returning to the ring,” said Yamil. During that period, he met Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, president of the AFA, who became a fundamental support for his return to the sport. “Chiqui always encouraged me and gave me strength to move forward”, he highlighted.
Although the time outside the ring was hard, Yamil acknowledges that the experience made him stronger. “Trimming trees made me value everything that boxing means to me. That pause gave me clarity about what I really want in life,” he reflected.
All the details of the new fight against Ryan Rozicki
The next December 7, The Argentine boxer will face Ryan Rozicki again in Canadathis time with him Interim cruiserweight world title at stake. The revenge comes after the World Boxing Council (WBC) will revoke the ruling of their first fight and decide schedule this new fight under more equitable conditions.
“This is my opportunity to show everything I have learned. I am calm because I know that I am at my best“said Peralta from his gym in Pillar. On this occasion, the judges will not be local, which guarantees greater impartiality in the result.
The fight will be a real challenge, as Rozicki is known for his rough and aggressive style. However, Yamil is confident in his team’s preparation and previous experience. “We know that Rozicki will try to surprise, but I have also evolved. This fight will be different.”he assured.
If he manages to win, Peralta will become the fourth Argentine world champion in the cruiserweight category. “I’m ready to shine and bring the title home. “This is the culmination of a dream that I have had since I was 14 years old,” he concluded optimistically.
Source: Ambito
