{"id":93110,"date":"2023-05-04T14:07:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T20:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/tarde-de-homenajes-en-guadalajara-jalisco\/"},"modified":"2023-05-04T15:09:53","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T21:09:53","slug":"champions-soiree-in-jalisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/champions-soiree-in-jalisco\/","title":{"rendered":"Champions soir\u00e9e in Jalisco"},"content":{"rendered":"

Champions soir\u00e9e in Jalisco<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the final build up to the Saul Canelo Alvarez Vs John Ryder fight at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco, State Governor Enrique Alfaro, the leader of the State Council for Sports Development Fernando Ortega Ramos and the President of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaim\u00e1n, paid tribute to twenty seven world champions that this state has produced.<\/p>\n

In the Main Hall of the Government Palace, they each received a WBC belt in recognition of their glittering careers. While Governor Enrique Alfaro received a special boxer’s robe with his name and a world champion belt, due to his great drive, enthusiasm, effort and panache, especially for this extraordinary event.<\/p>\n

The honored champions were Abner Mares, Alejandro Garc\u00eda, Alejandro Gonz\u00e1lez, Alondra Garc\u00eda, Antonio Avelar, Efr\u00e9n Torres (+), Gabriel Ruelas, Irma S\u00e1nchez, Javier J\u00e1uregui (+), Jorge Sol\u00eds, Jorge Vaca, Jos\u00e9 Becerra (+), Mario Mart\u00ednez, Miguel V\u00e1zquez, Mois\u00e9s Flores, Nancy Franco, Omar Ni\u00f1o, Oscar Larios, Osvaldo Novoa, Pedro Flores, Rafael Herrera, Rafael Ruelas, Rigoberto Alvarez, Rodolfo Gonz\u00e1lez, Sa\u00fal \u00c1lvarez, Ulises Sol\u00eds and V\u00edctor Terrazas.<\/p>\n

The Government of Jalisco also paid an emotional tribute to Don Jos\u00e9 Sulaim\u00e1n, who was President of the World Boxing Council for almost four decades; It was Mauricio Sulaim\u00e1n, current WBC President who received this memorable distinction.<\/p>\n

During this tribute, a video was shown of Don Jos\u00e9’s tremendous legacy in life, as well as recognizing the impulse and impetus with which he inspired Jalisco boxers.<\/p>\n

\u201cJalisco is about to hold a boxing card that will undoubtedly make history. An event the like of which has never been seen in our city. Today we want to recognize an extraordinary Mexican and an outstanding man, who made history.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am so very happy to greet his family because we will always remember what Don Jose achieved and his marvelous legacy, as we celebrate this week in Jalisco. Don Jos\u00e9 changed and bettered Boxing for good and forever. He made it so much safer with such vital important measures to humanize it,\u201d said Governor Alfaro, adding:<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a man who always possessed an enormous social commitment. An exceptional Mexican who understood what social commitment truly means. His legacy is undoubtedly an important an nd fundamental element to explain the greatness of Mexican boxing in the world.<\/p>\n

Mauricio Sulaim\u00e1n was grateful and moved: \u201cMr. Governor, we will never forget this moment as a family. Today is so very special because we are celebrating a great event. It is a party that starts here in Guadalajara, Zapopan, Jalisco, and extends to Mexico and the world. Everyone’s eyes are here and all thanks to a great team effort.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can speak on behalf of the boxing family, we are here to unconditionally serve Jalisco, the sport and I would like to thank you from our hearts for this day and this tribute to my dad. Let’s celebrate this May 6, long live Jalisco.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finally, the head of CODE Jalisco, Fernando Ortega, commented on the importance of this event to show youngsters appreciate that along with “Canelo”, there are other sport glories that have stood out and distinguished world boxing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe history of the sport is something that we must not forget. Jalisco has had great boxing champions. The new generations have Sa\u00fal ‘Canelo’ \u00c1lvarez as a reference, but they have to know who opened that gap and through their preparation, managed to dignify the name of Jalisco. We are very happy and proud to give this recognition to boxing greats.\u201d<\/p>\n

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