BUDVA, Montenegro — On Thursday, Rio Rancho native Ariana Chavez advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Boxing U19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro.
Chavez, age 18, had a 3-2 decision victory over Ukraine’s Iryna Onopriienko. This is Chavez’s first international victory. She took the opening round 4-1 and won the final round 3-2.
Chavez advances to the quarterfinals on Saturday, Oct. 24, where she will face Canada’s Emilie Derasp…