Marcelo Tinelli challenged Mario Pergolini to step into the ring: “He won't last even half a round”

Marcelo Tinelli threw another jab at his old media rival, Mario Pergolini. In a relaxed conversation, the Cabezón issued a public challenge that is already making waves in the Argentine entertainment world: he invited the host of Otro Día Perdido to step into the ring for a boxing match.

“My kids want to see me fight Mario,” Tinelli said boldly during an interview with Lucas Rodríguez, the face of Parense de Manos, the show that pits celebrities against each other in the ring. He went further: “I feel like he won't last even half a round.”

The proposal has an extra twist because Rodríguez is part of Vorterix, the streaming channel where Pergolini is one of the owners. This adds a spicier flavor to a story that dates back to the 90s.

A long-standing rivalry

The jabs between Tinelli and Pergolini date back to the early 90s, when both dominated the small screen with very different styles. Beyond the on-air jokes, the matter now seems to be taking a more physical turn. Tinelli, at 66 years old, appeared confident and even joked about the possibility of ending up knocked out.

“Maybe he lands a punch on me in the first round and I end up lying there like a fool...,” he commented before learning a detail that could complicate his plans: Mario does karate. This information was provided by another member of the Parense de Manos team and generated laughter in the studio.

The challenge from the 66-year-old host seems more like a friendly provocation than a real fight, but in the entertainment world, there is already speculation about the possibility of something materializing.

Pergolini's reaction

When a reporter from Primicias Ya approached the door of the Otro Día Perdido studios to tell him what Tinelli had said, Pergolini remained unfazed. The 62-year-old host was already on his motorcycle with his helmet on, ready to leave. It’s not even known if he heard the challenge at that moment.

This relaxed attitude from Mario contrasts with the enthusiasm Tinelli showed when discussing the topic. The Cabezón seemed genuinely motivated and even imagined the support of his children for the potential confrontation.