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Saidel Horta is a Cuban [1] boxer. [2] [3] He competed at the 2023 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships, winning the silver medal in the featherweight event. [4] He also competed at the 2023 Pan American Games, winning the silver medal in the men's 57 kg event. [5]
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