Boxing has many stories to tell, like that of this Mexican fighter who, more than a dramatic or overcoming story, is about a champion who retired undefeated, but he was mocked by Mexican boxing because of the way his fights took place. victories, in addition to his boxing style and his bad reputation.
He is one of the most controversial boxers that could exist in the history of this sport, however, his figures are official by the main boxing commissions, since he was champion in two organizations despite the fact that his debut was quite late and with many irregularities, since he became a professional at 33 years of age. With you: Jorge Kahwagi.
Jorge Kahwagi: the champion who debuted at 33 years old, retired undefeated, but it was a mockery
This is the biggest negative reference in professional boxing. His performances have even turned the world upside down, but because of how bad they were. Several journalists take it as a joke or as an example when a fighter is considered bad, as was the case with David Faitelson, who came to hit Canelo Álvarez with the comparison of Kahwagi’s rivals.
Canelo’s rivals have to be better because we cannot fool the fans, much less in a sport where we have had historical and legendary figures. He is a great fighter, he is very disciplined (…) I hope he has more opposition to really see the best Canelo Álvarez possible, ”Faitelson once said.
Jorge Kahwagi Macari is a Mexican businessman, lawyer and politician, known for his unsuccessful time in boxing, where he debuted at the age of 33, as a tantrum for the wealthy junior who was looking for what else to do in life. However his records are official and valid, so he boasts his undefeated retirement after 12 fights, all of them won by way of knockout. However, several indicate that they were fixed, which was finally on display in his last fight.
This fighter debuted in 2001 against Perry Williams, and there began a career that had four championship fights, the first against Alexey Osokin for the cruiserweight belt endorsed by the WBC. He also claimed the same title at national and continental level.
His last fight was on July 30, 2005 against Brazilian Roberto Coelho, with 33 wins and 17 losses. That fight also ended on the fast track, but it left a bad taste in the mouths of journalists and pundits. He was more present in controversies than in the gym training, like that controversy in which he fought live against the Cibernético fighter.
It was until 2015 when he went back into the ring, although he seemed different. In 2015 he faced Ramón Olivas, whom he overcame by knockout in the first round. Like the rest of his fights, he was harshly criticized for his level and also for his appearance, since he was noticeably seen with surgeries, muscle prostheses on his chest, arms and with little legs. or nothing worked.
Between laughter, boos and ridicule from the public, the man from the capital beat his rival in the first episode thanks to a blow to the jaw. The referee decided to give him the victory by technical knockout. Since then he has only been seen in the political environment, but not inside the ring. He has been director of the media, deputy for the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM) and the New Alliance Party (Panal).