Men and women trade punches in Bogotá's makeshift boxing ring
Amateur boxers in Bogotá, Colombia, are participating in makeshift boxing matches for cash prizes, with police questioning event organizer Santiago Abril about required permits.
On November 8, more than 20 participants gathered at a portable boxing ring in a park in the south of Bogotá for a tournament featuring both men's and women's bouts. Fighters competed in weight categories over two 90-second rounds as spectators watched from around the ring.
Permit concerns
The events have attracted police attention, with officers questioning Abril about the permits required to organise sporting activities in public spaces. Bogotá's municipal authorities say such events require official authorisation and an emergency response plan.
Cash prizes
Abril has continued organising the tournaments, promoted on social media under the name King Abril. Participants pay an entry fee and can win prizes of around $100 after securing two or three consecutive victories.
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