At a crowded press conference on the Velodrome, the awards ceremony to the best of boxing in Mexico City 2018 was celebrated.
The President of COMBOX, Mr. Ciro Nucci, took the microphone to thank all those who make this important ceremony possible and in a very special way to the Representative of the Venustiano Carranza Delegation, Julio César Moreno.
He commented that this was a year in which he has worked hard, always trying to promote the sport that has given so many glories to our country.
Ciro, said that he will continue working tirelessly to empower boxing in Mexico City. He even commented that a few days ago he met with the Head of Government, Claudia Sheinbaum, who commited to support boxing.
The President of CONABOX, Mr.. Miguel Torruco, took the microphone to state that boxing is our sport, of and for the people.
That is why it is our commitment to support and promote boxing is so strong, helping those who seek Olympic glory.
Miguel Torruco praised Ciro’s work as head of the Commission.
As special guest of this event was the Representative of the Delegation Venustiano Carranza, Julio César Moreno.
He recalled that this Delegation has always striven to boost the careers of boxers like Juan Manuel Marquez who today is an idol; However, he knows that new talents are making their way and they need the support and backing of the government.
He explained that two gyms will be empowered, working on various strategies to attract more young people to the sport.
He congratulated all the honorees of this morning, exhorting them to continue this mission.
The most special moment was the announcement of the winners.
Luis Spota Award / Beatriz Olivares, Director General of the Institute for Youth in Mexico City.
Promoter of the year / Decision Dividida; represented by its General Director Alejandro Reyes Marin.
Recognition Don José Sulaimán / Ring Telmex Telcel Foundation
Recognition Jorge “Sony” Alarcón / Salvador Rodriguez of ESPN.
Recognition Adolfo López Mateos post mortem / to Alberto Reyes Pérez who was Commissioner and Treasurer of the Commission.
Rookie of the year / Odin Fallardy Juárez
Female Rookie of the year / Aide Ruiz Castillo
Main fighter of the year / Julio César Martinez Aguilar
Semifinalist of the year / Eduardo Hernández Pérez
Fight of the year / José García Jacobo vs. Luis Morales
Champion of the year / Emanuel Navarrete Martínez
Fighter of the year / Isaac Cruz González
Female Fighter of the Year / Yessica Nery Plata
Manager of the year / Ruben Lira Soto and Gerardo Lara Villalpando
Referee of the year / José Guadalupe Medel Gutierrez
Official of the year / Manuel a Villegas Lopez
Matchmaker of the year / Alejandro Brito
Journalistic trajectory / Isaac Guerra
Trajectory in boxing / Humberto González
There were also some special recognitions. Among them, the great world champion Carlos Zárate, Edgar Alejandre announcer and Doctor José Luis Piedracruz member of the Medical Service of the Boxing Commission of Mexico City.
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