Its aim includes social and professional development in the Acapulco and other Mexican cities, linked in with Chicago, Illinois, USA, preparing and transforming hopefuls into participants in a Grand Tournament.
Boxing without Frontiers is an integrated program which includes training clinics, motivational speeches, psych-emotional treatment, boxing exhibitions, meet and greet sessions plus social work by the participants.
The agreement was signed by the General Counsel of Mexico in Chicago, Carlos Martín Jimenez Macias and WBC representative, Mr. Miguel Ernesto Lopez.
The memorable event was attended by World Boxing Council President, Mr. Mauricio Sulauman, General Strategy Director of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad Pablo Vazquez, representatives of Mexico City and Acapulco governments, plus former WBC lightweight champion David Diaz; WBC International Champion Fres Oqeundo, as well as former WBC International champions Andrzej Fonfara and Brooke Dierdorf.
Strategy Director General of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad, Pablo Vazquez, explained the program’s main goal is to contribute to human and professional development of all the youth in Mexico and USA, but also, to serve as a link for cooperation and integration among the communities of both countries.
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, mentioned that a group of boys and girls, from 9 to 12 years, and teenagers, from 13 to 17 years, will participate in this program that will reach many important stages, as boxing is a Mexican sport…the sport which has brought most Olympic medals, and most world champions to the country.
The agreement signing ceremony in Chicago was the second official event to present the Program. North America Under Secretary of Mexican Foreign Relations, Paulo Carreño King, traveled to Acapulco, heading a boxing clinic prior to the official start, which will be next month.
