Becerra, who now resides in Colombia, competed at the Championships held in Cali, winning a bronze medal in the youth women’s 50 kilograms category.

Becerra has refugee status in Colombia, meaning she is unable to represent the country on the international stage, however an opportunity came for the three-time national champion when the Fair Chance Team came calling.

"I felt that I did not belong anywhere," Becerra recalled.

"However, when I was accepted into the IBA Fair Chance Team, it was a unique moment, it was one of the happiest moments in my life.

"With IBA, I finally felt that from now on I have this sense of belonging to a team, that you have rights, that you have a fair chance to show that you are capable of.

"I would like to express my gratitude to the IBA President Umar Kremlev, IBA development and sport departments, and the AMBC President Jose Laureano, for their continued support and for believing in me.

"I know that many people find themselves in the same difficult situation as me but not many are given this opportunity.

"To become part of this team, you have to go through a rigorous selection process and work hard daily."

The IBA created the Fair Chance Team to support boxers that had fled their homes and who are not in a position to represent their place of residence due to various humanitarian reasons.

The team made its first appearance at the 2021 IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, when the governing body was known as AIBA.

Reflecting on her bronze medal at the American Boxing Championships Becerra said: "It was a tough competition, very strong rivals but I think for my first international competition getting a medal it’s a great accomplishment, it’s the beginning of something I want to achieve.

"The door has opened for me, and I won’t lose the given opportunity, I am motivated to achieve a lot in the sport and no matter how difficult it is, I won’t give up."