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World Champion in four divisions, now motivational speaker, expert analyst and commentator for TV Azteca…and what a character!
When he was boxing, for his ring walk, he used to don a black cowboy Stetson and suck a cherry lollipop. Now he’s more relaxed and comfortable and affable. But as sharp as a tack.
On the drive to Tlaxcala where he’s one of the stars adorning its Mega Boxing Event this Saturday, the SUV is juddering a bit due to a faulty sensor. A peal of laughter, as he casually asks the driver if it’s got a cold?
On another ride, this time in a taxi, sitting beside Wife Karime, he speaks of his love of boxing, but its stringent demands to which he had to exceed. The strictures of slimming down to weight category involving dedication, discipline and sometimes just water for dinner.
Like other greats, Jorge says he was born with punching power. But it is a force of nature to be harnessed. Years of honing it, knowing exactly to deliver it and to build on what Mother Nature has generally and generously provided.
The once almost hollow cheeks have filled out to assume normal proportions of a man approaching his mid forties. Jorge confides he is glad the weight watching is finally over, he doesn’t have to feel guilty if he fancies another helping. Finally he can enjoy his food, rather than pick at it.
The couple have a daughter and two sons. Much as he himself loves boxing, Jorge knows better than most how hard its demands press on your life, soul and the very fiber of your being.
He points out that only the very few who are blessed and thankful to God for their natural gifts, make it to the top and then there’s the challenge of staying there. It’s not called the hardest profession for nothing.
As a boxing fan, Jorge relishes great fights. His favorites were the epics between Ward and Gatti.
As a star in his own right Jorge never refuses to sign an autograph or be in a photo. He clicks with people, especially boxing fans. It’s part of the fame game he is prepared to play. As for boxing, it’s never been and will never be a play sport. Yet at its best, finest and greatest…it’s a thriller. Tlaxcala awaits!
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