Mauricio Sulaimán Receives the Keys to the City of Reynosa from Mayor Carlos Peña Ortiz

Reynosa, Tamaulipas. – In an emotional gesture that underscores the alliance between sport and social development, Mauricio Sulaimán Saldivar, President of the World Boxing Council (WBC), was honored with the Key to the City of Reynosa by Mayor Carlos Peña Ortiz.

This recognition was given within the framework of the great international boxing event that brought the excitement of world-class pugilism back to this important border city.

The main event, held last Saturday, October 11, at the UAT Gymnasium, was headlined by the triumphant return of former world champion Miguel “Alacrán” Berchelt, who faced the brave Venezuelan Edixon “Cabeza de Gato” Pérez for the exclusive WBC “Reynosa Belt.”

The card, composed of 11 exciting bouts, also included an intense fight for the WBC Female Youth World Championship, where Sheyla “La Dinamita” Moreno Castillo and Brisa “La Fría” Olivia Garibay delivered a true war that culminated in a fair draw, bringing the crowd to its feet.

The visit of Mauricio Sulaimán and the WBC team extended throughout the week, in coordination with the Municipal Government, to carry out various high-impact social activities, promoting the values of sport:

• Inauguration of a Boxing Museum: An exhibition featuring a large number of original WBC items was set up at the Railroad Museum, including robes of world champions such as Floyd Mayweather, Erik Morales, Marco Barrera, and the history of the WBC belts. Within the framework of this exhibition, Mayor Peña Ortiz presented an emotional posthumous recognition to Don José Sulaimán Chagnón.
• Hospital Visit: Accompanied by champions such as Cristián “El Diamante” Mijares and José Luis “Temible” Castillo, Mauricio Sulaimán visited the pediatrics area of the General Hospital, bringing a moment of joy and inspiration to the children and their families.
• Anti-bullying Talk: Social activations were carried out, including a campaign and motivational talk against bullying, with the participation of figures such as Jackie Nava, the “Aztec Princess,” and Beka Romero, using boxing as a tool to foster discipline and respect.

• The recognition of Mauricio Sulaimán honors his distinguished career at the helm of the WBC since 2014, continuing the humanist legacy of his father, Don José Sulaimán. Under his leadership, the organization has promoted social causes and the protection of boxers’ health, in addition to advancing women’s boxing globally.

For his part, Mayor Carlos Peña Ortiz has demonstrated a deep commitment to the social recovery of Reynosa, using boxing and other sports as a channel to offer opportunities to youth and foster social mobility, discipline, and dedication in the community.

The coordination between the WBC and the Government of Reynosa reaffirms the city’s resurgence as a strategic point on the national and international boxing map.