Who is Jorge Kahwagi, the boxer with whom Faitelson compared Canelo Álvarez's rivals

During a talk with the Golden Scorpion, David Faitelson spent a few moments recounting what his relationship with Saul Alvarez has been like, although he was also critical of his career. He again lashed out at him for the level of the boxers he has faced throughout his 60 fights, although he ventured to mention that most of them have the level of Jorge Kahwagi, a controversial character who came to be crowned by the World Boxing Council (WBC).

Jorge Kahwagi Macari is a Mexican businessman, lawyer and politician who at one point in his career ventured into the sport that has given Mexico great satisfaction, that is, boxing. Although each of his presentations was harshly criticized for the low level, both his own and his opponents, he managed to retire undefeated after 12 fights, all of them via knockout. Despite this, various experts pointed out possible arrangements for each role he engaged in.

Kahwagi Macari had his presentation at the Grand Tent on October 10, 2001 before Perry Williams, a record that was awarded through the technical knockout. Since then, he held 10 more meetings until 2005. In his record, four championship fights stand out, the first against Alexey Osokin for the cruiserweight belt endorsed by the WBC. The same title was also awarded at the national and continental levels.

His last fight was held on July 30, 2005 against the Brazilian Roberto Coelho, who at that time had 33 wins and 17 losses. The brawl ended early, but again he fell victim to criticism. Even the legendary coach Ignacio Beristáin lashed out at him, assuring that his presentation was a fraud, as he has many technical deficiencies and no physical preparation.

“I once had an approach to train Kahwagi, but I wouldn't do it because of the prestige I have (...) He told me he has all the money, the power and the influence. They are mythomaniacs and that is why I will never advise a millionaire,” he told Universal in August 2005, days after the capital businessman said goodbye to the ring.

His time away from the gloves lasted ten years, as in July 2015 he again held a fight against the Mexican Ramón Olivas. This confrontation is the only one recorded on YouTube, although it accounts for Kahwagi's questionable level in the ring. Between laughs, boos and mockery from the public, the capital surpassed 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 not been seen wearing gloves again in a professional meeting. In addition to being an international champion, a title that he boasts on his Twitter, the businessman served as director of media and ventured into the branch of the Mexican commercial industry. He also became a deputy for the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM) and the Nueva Alianza Party (Panal).

In recent years it has been kept away from the spotlight. However, his role as a boxer has left its mark on Mexican sports due to the contrast between his performance and other legends such as Rubén Púas Olivares, Julio César Chavez, Raul Raton Macias, among many others. For that reason, Faitelson lashed out against the best pound for pound in the world, considering that part of his rivals have not been at the level of Mexican boxing.

“Canelo's rivals have to be better because we can't fool the fans, let alone in a sport where we have had historical and legendary figures. He is a great boxer, he is very disciplined (...) I hope he has more opposition to really see the best Canelo Álvarez possible”, concluded Faitelson.

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