World Boxing Council Launches Boxing For a Safer Mexico
Maestros Edgar Sosa, Erik “ Terrible” Morales and Isaac “Tortas” Bustos, held a masterclass with dozens of teenagers at the secondary 91 school in Tepito.
They, together with WBC President, Mauricio Sulaiman proved a tremendous hit.
They were joined by Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez, Federal tourism sub secretary and were greeted by School Principal Norma Tellez.
As part of the activities of the social program “Boxing For a Safer Mexico," the former champions gave motivational speeches, explaining how they, with talent combined with blood sweat and tears, reached the pinnacle of the boxing world. Their absorbing words, which were eagerly digested, visibly motivated and inspired the youngsters.
This program, has the main goal of deflecting and eradicating violence. It's a combined effort of the federal and local government along with the WBC. More than 100 students sat enthralled by the champions' anecdotes.
When his turn came, Mauricio Sulaiman, urged the young hope for the future to choose the positive path of justice and good. Practising sports instead of forming part of a gang is the way to make a life and secure a future. Mauricio explained that boxing is a noble activity. After the final bell, or at the conclusion of the fight, the boxers hug and congratulate each other recognizing each other's bravery and effort.
The WBC gifted the assembled with t-shirts, which were signed by the boxers.
Edgar and “ Tortas” along with the participation from kids who put gloves on, concluded the second day of the “Boxing for a Safer Mexico” program. It will conclude this Saturday with a card at the arena Coliseo. But it's impact and residual benefits... will last appreciably longer.
