A social media sensation, the Greek boxer joins in on the fun with the Rubro-Negro fan base and shows off the sacred jersey after being compared to midfielder Erick Pulgar.
The power of the Nação Rubro-Negra has crossed the boundaries of the pitch and reached the world of boxing.
In recent days, a Greek boxer has become the latest viral sensation among Flamengo fans after being identified as a lookalike of midfielder Erick Pulgar.
The buzz was such that the athlete herself, Korina Daponte, decided to join in on the joke and trained while wearing the club’s official jersey.
The story took an unusual turn after a photo of Korina circulated widely across social media.
Fans of the Mais Querido, known for their unique level of engagement, flooded the fighter’s profile with comments about her physical resemblance to the Chilean player.
Surprised by the affection coming from Brazil, the Greek athlete decided to return the gesture in a way that truly won over the Flamengo faithful.
An unexpected connection with the fans
Upon discovering the origin of the comparison, Korina Daponte showed interest in learning more about the club’s history. She stated:
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 supporters, I thought it would be cool to connect with them in this way, even if it was just a coincidence.
The boxer, who is a two-time bronze medalist at the Nacija Cup and holds an undefeated record of four fights, embraced the nickname of “new fan” and interacted with Brazilian supporters.
The viral trend on social media grew to massive proportions, with fans sending messages of support and humor regarding the midfielder.
Focus on the Brazilian Serie A
While the internet has fun with the Greek lookalike, the real Erick Pulgar remains focused on his commitments for the season.
Flamengo is preparing for a decisive duel in the Brazilian Serie A.
This Saturday (22), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), the team faces Cruzeiro at the Mineirão, in a match valid for the 24th round of the competition.
The expectation is that the Chilean midfielder will be on the pitch to help the Rio de Janeiro side hunt for important points away from home.
So far, neither the player nor the club has officially commented on the interaction with the boxer, but the episode reinforces the omnipresence of the Rubro-Negra fan base anywhere in the world.
