“Boxing for Peace”: The WBC Backs President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Vision

Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has reaffirmed her commitment to youth and sports with the launch of the “Boxing for Peace” initiative.

This ambitious project, integrated into the Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro (Youth Building the Future) program, seeks to utilize boxing as a cornerstone for rebuilding the social fabric and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

The strategy centers on the recruitment of 5,000 boxers—both men and women—who will receive financial incentives to serve not just as athletes, but as mentors and guides for younger generations.

Their mission is to train and inspire 100,000 children and adolescents across Mexico, instilling the values of discipline and resilience that define Mexican boxing.

In the words of President Sheinbaum, the goal is clear: to bring sports to those who need it most, transforming the streets into spaces for learning and personal growth.

The program allows ring professionals to become aspirational figures for children, actively fostering a culture of peace.

The WBC and its President Mauricio Sulaimán, celebrate and endorse this initiative, which elevates boxing to a national priority. The organization joins this effort by offering its full support to Dr. Sheinbaum’s administration.

Through this program, Mexico reaffirms its global leadership—not only by winning championships but by implementing innovative public policies that view sports as the most effective remedy against violence.