The governor of Chiapas is presented with the Chiapaneco belt  in Tuxtla

This morning, the President of the World Boxing Council Mauricio Sulaiman, presented a replica  of the Chiapas “Mayan Warrior” belt, to the Governor of the State of Chiapas, Rutilio Escandón.

Accompanied by a glittering lineup of champions, the Leader of the WBC said: “it is very important to create these belts for the communities that craft them, since the presence of the World Boxing Council,  places them as some of the most important sporting accolades in the world. These works are  such a source of deep pride for all Mexicans. ”

Former world champion Julio César Chávez, mentioned feeling rather envious of the boxers,  because in his time there were no such belts. But he pointed out that Mauricio has promised him his own belt in Chiapas… when he celebrates his seventieth birthday!

Governor Rutilio Escandón, recognized and praised the importance of the development of this Chiapas belt because it uplifts the spirit of Chiapas and he  especially mentioned the embroiderer of Tzotzil origin called María and amber artist Luis, the masterminds who brilliantly helped created this exceptional work of art.

The State Governor is a keen boxing fan and without pause, he was able name each of the champions, at the ceremony, proudly shaking  hands with: Julio César Chávez, Rubén ‘el Púas’ Olivares, Erick ‘El Terrible’ Morales, ‘El Indio de Cuajimalpa’ Lupe Pintor, Alfonso Zamora, Carlos ‘Cañas’ Zarate and Humberto ‘Chiquita’ González.

And he fluently continued presenting yet more champions, namely: Rafael Márquez, Pipino Cuevas, José Luis Bueno and Ibeth ‘La Roca’ Zamora.

Former world champion from Chiapas, Víctor Rabaneles was named ‘Chiapaneco Ambassador for the world of boxing.’