Ken Harvey, representing Guyana (GUY), made history for his country by standing out in the men’s 60 kg boxing category during the IV South American Youth Games, securing a bronze medal after reaching the semifinals.
Harvey began his path to the podium on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, facing Paraguayan boxer Edgar Miranda in the quarterfinals (Bout 3) In a dominant performance, Harvey won by Referee Stops Contest (RSC) in the second round.
During the first round of that match, Harvey’s dominance was absolute, earning a perfect score of 10 from all five judges, while his opponent received scores of 8
On Friday, April 17, 2026, Harvey returned to the ring to face Brazil’s Maicon Dos Santos in the semifinals. In one of the closest bouts of the day, Harvey demonstrated a high level of competitiveness against the Brazilian representative.
The judges’ scorecards reflected how evenly matched the fight was:
Judge 4 (MEX) and Judge 5 (CRC) scored the bout in favor of Harvey, with scores of 30-27 and 29-28, respectively.
However, Judges 1, 2, and 3 awarded the advantage to the Brazilian.
The final result was a split decision (3-2) in favor of Dos Santos, granting him the victory by points (WP)
Despite not advancing to the final, Ken Harvey’s performance earned him third place on the podium, securing a bronze medal for his delegation and establishing himself as a standout athlete for his country
