The raids conducted by the enforcement of migration, customs raised fear, protests, and the abolition of many public events throughout the Los Angeles region. Amid the tense climate, more than 100 people recently gathered at Maywood Boxing Club to watch Julio César Chávez Jr. Train is preparing to face Jake Ball on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaim.
Chavez, who was clearly surprised, admitted that he did not expect many people to see in light of the circumstances.
“I thought there will be no people here, because of everything that happens, but I am happy because they have made the next time,” Mexican boxing star told La Times Enspañol before starting the training session.
While they were pulled into an opportunity to see the star of the boxing star, the event also united a society and showed flexibility in the face of adversity.
Boxers Jake Ball, the left, gestures towards Julio Cesar Chavez Junior during a boxing conference at the Avalon Hollywood theater in Los Angeles on May 14. Nakisa Baybari, CEO and co -founder of the most prominent promotional offers, center of the left, and Oscar de la Hoya, from Golden Boys promotion, look at the right.
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The past few weeks have been especially difficult in Los Angeles. Certificates and videos on social media have documented the arrest of migrants in the midst of public streets, which generates a generalized state of fear. Chavez, who lived in the city for more than a decade, is reflected in the impact of the raids.
He said, “He even feared me, to tell you the truth, it is very ugly.” “I do not understand the situation, and why a lot of violence. There are many good people and you put an example of violence on society.”
Chavez said that his concerns about the raids have nothing to do with political discussions about the immigration policy. It focuses more on the treatment of people detained by federal agents wearing masks who do not know themselves and the targeted workers who seem to be immigrants.
He said: “Seeing the children left alone because their parents have been seized. … This is the common sense, we are people and we will feel bad when we see this situation.”
Although he admits to the suppression of immigration, it can affect ticket sales to fight against Paul, Chavez was confident that the battle would be launched without an obstacle.
He said: “I do not think that the battle will be affected, and perhaps tickets, although you can see it on payment for each show at home, because in the end there will be a battle.” “Support for me will be there, and if they don’t go, I know that they will go in another way. People want me to overcome Jake Paul with my heart and I want to fight a battle as I have not made it for a long time.”
Sean Gibbons, President of Knocklehead Boxing and MP Promotions, was more direct. For him, the battle of June 28 is safe.
“I don’t think there will be any changes,” he said. “If we make the battle at Arena Crypto.com, this may be a problem, but I think people have sent a strong message by being here [at the training session]Despite everything that happens. We hope that things will calm down a long time before 28. “
Gibbons also confirmed that attendance in training is evidence that fans are ready to go out and support Chavez, even in unconfirmed times.
Among those who attended this event, Olaf Lovano, 38, was. For him, the presence in the gym was not just an offer to support the boxer, but also the act of the unit.
“This was a good way to go out and support people, to show everyone that we are together. He is a person from our society and will come out and fight, and represents our people,” said Lovano, who added that although he has legal documents, discrimination and fear that affects everyone on an equal footing: “This was a good way to go out and support people, to show everyone that we are together. “Only because of the color of our skin and how to look, it also affects us.”
Miguel Castanida, originally from Sendoa, Mexico, lives in Linwood and came to watch the open door training. Castañeda shared the same nervous feeling, but also the need for resistance.
Castañeda, 39, said: “Everyone terrified, even celebrities feel anxious. One thinks about it, but you have to go out and live. You don’t have to live in fear. Not to be imprisoned, no, we all have to go out … we must encourage.”
Castañeda was surprised by the crowd in the gym that he visited in the past.
“I haven’t seen many fans in this gym. It is good to see this, that people go out to support them,” he said.
Milan, the legendary Chavez father opened the boxing doors that now broke out in Bill in Bill to communicate with fans before some of his historical tips.
Julio Cesar Chavez Junior said the exercise in front of a large group of fans not only motivates him, but also links him to his roots.
“It’s impressive, people there. It has been a long time since I saw many people together and more in these difficult times,” he said.
“It is a motive to continue working hard. Also, to this type of gym, people remember the previous times and I am very grateful.”
Chavez said that he is exposed to the issue not only with the raids, but the way the political sermons attacked – especially those made by President Trump – immigrants.
“I am the one who will get, where you see things there are very ugly and come here, to such a beautiful country, and I see Trump attacking immigrants, Latinians, without purpose.” “… you have to approach God and I think Trump made a bad decision.”
Chavez said he understood the fear of a lot of society as a result of the last immigration, but it was encouraging to see people gather in the gym.
“One of my coaches did not want to come because of the fear of ice,” he said. “… I just ask them to take care of themselves, and get away from the danger. We know … there is a very big struggle and we hope something bad will happen.”
This article First in Spanish Via Times En Español.
