Mestizo Belt whistle stop destination in the heart of Mexico City

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday April 28, boxing fans in Mexico City will have the opportunity to encounter this beautiful belt which will be on display to the public at the “Union of Railroad Workers” from 08:00 to 5:00 pm.  The address is Ricardo Flores Magón 206. Col. Guerrero in Mexico City.

The WBC commemorative belts, of May 5 and September 16, were created with the specific and avowed intention of serving as a majestic trophies, which are awarded to the winner of great fights celebrated during these two Mexican festivities, regardless of the nationality of the contenders.

This concept was born in 2017, and basically every year a culture is selected to create such special belts. On this occasion, the “Charrería” culture was chosen to create a bridge with boxing, through the creation of the “Mestizo Belt.”

The celebration of elite fights in May and September are already a tradition spanning more than 40 years. The most important fights are held, encompassing these two dates, and it is now naturally apt, for great champions to painstakingly mark their annual calendars considering them. Boxers Floyd Mayweather, Erik Morales, Manny Pacquiao, Marco Antonio Barrera, Oscar de la Hoya, Juan Manuel Márquez and now, “Canelo” Álvarez have proudly observed this tradition. 

The Mestizo belt is inspired by the “Charreria”. It has embroidered the “Charro Cala de Caballo”, involving skilled control of the horse. The belt also carries two Friesian horses and a skirmish, which is very important as it is the female representation in the “Charreria.”

Another kind of charro demonstration is added to the belt,  which is known as the:”Jineteada“ and finally the “Floreode Reata.” These are also representations,  with ornamental guides and embossed flowers that, in addition to increasing its beauty, also show the ornate brilliance of the artisan hands that elaborated it. What is made in Mexico is well done and this belt incorporates the heart and soul of its artisans.

This special belt is a gift that Mexico and the World Boxing Council present to the world and this unique recognition will be owned by the winner of the great fight between the Mexican Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Britain`s Billy Joe Sanders, this coming May 8 in Dallas, Texas.