Mexico announces massive boxing class as part of its fight against addictions

The Government of Mexico has announced a nationwide boxing class, an initiative that promotes physical activity in the country and is part of the actions implemented by President Claudia Sheinbaum to combat drug use.

During her morning press conference this Friday, Sheinbaum announced that the National Boxing Class will take place simultaneously in all 32 states of the country on April 6 at 9:00 a.m.

Former boxer Julio César Chávez highlighted the importance of sports in the fight against drug addiction and expressed his gratitude for the support.

“Thank you for stepping into the ring against addiction. As you all know, I struggled with addiction for many years, but thanks to a recovery program, I have now been sober—free from alcohol and drugs—for 16 years,” Chávez said.

At the event, the boxer also praised the president’s efforts to combat addiction, emphasizing the challenges Mexico is currently facing.

“Unfortunately, we are going through difficult times, with widespread drug addiction and a lot of fentanyl that not only destroys lives but kills many people,” reiterated the former professional boxer.

The National Boxing Class is organized by the National Directorate for Sports Promotion and Well-being, led by Miguel Torruco Garza, who stated that this initiative aligns with the 35th commitment of Sheinbaum’s 100 commitments—to eradicate a sedentary lifestyle and support community sports by fostering young athletes.

“Today, we present the first of many nationwide activities that we will be promoting in the fields of social sports and healthy living. This is a comprehensive strategy that goes far beyond just a single event,” Torruco said.

Torruco Garza emphasized that this initiative brings together efforts from multiple institutions aligned with the national policy for peacebuilding and addressing root causes, aiming to channel young people’s energy into sports, culture, and community participation as tools for holistic development.

“The future of our youth lies in discipline, health, and the values that sports instill in life—not in addiction or, even worse, in criminal networks,” added the Director of Sports Promotion and Well-being.