Erubey “El Chango” Carmona: From the Brink of the Abyss to Eternal WBC Glory

In boxing, as in life, the deepest scars are not always those seen in the ring. Sometimes, the wounds that forge a champion are carried in the soul from childhood. In an intimate and moving interview, Erubey “El Chango” Carmona—the first world champion from the state of Guerrero—opened his heart to Pepe Sulaimán to recount a journey that began with tears and nearly ended in tragedy before the gloves saved his life.

Carmona was not just a warrior; he was a pioneer. Few know that he was the one who inaugurated the tradition of major world championship fights on Mexican patriotic dates. On September 15, 1972, Carmona paralyzed Mexico as he faced the American Mando Ramos for the WBC World Lightweight title.

However, glory was fleeting due to the hardships of the era. Just 19 days after his coronation, and without time to physically recover, he defended his title against Rodolfo “Gato” González on November 20.

Now nearly 80 years old, Erubey Carmona looks back with pride. Boxing gave him the concrete house he dreamed of, the respect of his friends, and most importantly, his family.

This conversation with Pepe Sulaimán leaves us with a lesson that transcends the sport.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEH1bF_HMIE