Greek boxer trains in Flamengo shirt after Erick Pulgar comparison | OneFootball

Korina Daponte thanked Flamengo fans for their support on social media

Flamengo has reached women’s boxing. That’s because, in recent days, red-and-black fans flooded the Instagram of a Greek boxer because she supposedly looks like Erick Pulgar. So, Coluna do Fla got in touch with Korina Daponte, who decided to wear the Sacred Jersey during training as a way of giving back.

“It all started by chance, when some Flamengo fans noticed my resemblance to Pulgar. As I learned more about the club’s history and the culture of its fans, I thought it would be cool to connect with them in this way, even if it was just a coincidence,” Korina said.

See the fighter wearing the Flamengo shirt:“Once again our pitbull made fools of them. Mercenary Gerson was shaking in his boots,” joked one Flamengo fan in a post on Korina’s Instagram. “Thank you for the support,” replied the boxer, dressed in the Sacred Jersey.

How did the comparisons between Korina and Pulgar begin?

On the 26th, the fighter posted a photo on an Instagram profile in which the athlete’s haircut and gaze caught people’s attention. Then, the resemblance became popular among Flamengo fans on the social network.

As a result, Korina was alerted that the photo had gone viral among Brazilian users, which surprised her. “Shout-out to the Flamengo fans,” she sent in another message to the red-and-black supporters on duty.

Did the Flamengo fans’ joke reach Pulgar?

So far, neither the Most Beloved nor the Chilean defensive midfielder has responded to the fans’ joke, as they constantly share the images. Fla is on the eve of the match against Cruzeiro, for the 24th round of the Brasileirão, at Mineirão, this Saturday (22).

What has Korina’s boxing career been like?

Flamengo’s new supporter is a two-time bronze medalist at the Nacija Cup, is the national champion in her category, and is unbeaten in her last four fights, with two knockouts. “She-Hulk,” as she is known, is still waiting for the date and her next opponent to be confirmed.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With defensive midfielder Erick Pulgar available, Flamengo returns to the pitch this Saturday (22) to face Cruzeiro in the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball starts rolling at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings all the details of Flamengo in the 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Prime Video (streaming) will broadcast the match against the team from Minas Gerais.

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