Sports television in Mexico is in mourning. Eduardo Lamazón, renowned boxing commentator and emblematic figure of TV Azteca, died at 70 years old, as confirmed by his relatives through social networks.

The analyst, famous for his unofficial real-time cards and his unique style in front of the microphone, earned the public's affection for decades, becoming a obligatory reference in boxing broadcasts in Mexico, where he shared microphones with boxing legend Julio César Chávez, who said goodbye with an emotional message.

A legacy in boxing analysis

Originally from Argentina, Eduardo Lamazón found his second home in Mexico, where he developed a large part of his career as a commentator and also as former executive secretary of the World Boxing Council (WBC).

His popularity grew thanks to his constant participation in the “Box Azteca” functions, where every Saturday he offered his traditional cards, earning the nickname “Don Lama Lama Lamita”.

The farewell message from Eduardo Lamazón

Before his death, Lamazón himself left a message addressed to the public, in which he expressed his gratitude for the country that welcomed him:

“Today I don't address you with a goodbye, but with a deep and sincere see you later. Mexico wasn't only the place where I developed my passion for boxing; it was the country that opened its ports to me "when I needed it most, that gave me opportunities and gave me a home for more than 50 years and, above all, a sense of belonging that marked my life forever," he mentions in his letter.

The commentator also highlighted the affection received by the Mexican fans: “To my family and friends, thank you for accompanying me on this path; to the public, thank you for listening to me every Saturday.”

Likewise, he dedicated words to TV Azteca, company where he consolidated his career: “I take the best from each one of you: your love, your support and the teachings that only you can offer”, continues his message.

“This is not an end, but a pause on the path. Because when the ties are true, the goodbyes don't exist, only the "reunions", he concluded. "Ten points for all of you", he concludes in the missive, making reference to his famous cards.

Reactions in the boxing world

After the news was confirmed, various sports and television figures expressed their regret for the death of Eduardo Lamazón.

From TV Azteca they highlighted his impact on the broadcasts: “The iconic character of the Team Box Azteca broadcasts lost his life, however, he will be remembered for all his legacy inside and outside the ring.”

For his part, Mauricio Sulaimán, president of the WBC, recalled his closeness to the organization:

“Rest Eduardo Lamazon in peace. He arrived from Argentina to be with my dad for 24 years as executive secretary of the WBC and was part of our family always“.

The emotional farewell of Julio César Chávez

The legendary Mexican champion Julio César Chávez also shared an emotional farewell message to the one who was his partner for several years on the television's boxing broadcasts:

“Today boxing remains silent. One of the wisest, elegant and honest voices that have existed has gone off, but for me, it is very much gone. “more than a colleague: a soul brother has gone,” JC Chávez expressed in an Instagram post where he appears along with Lamazón in a photo.

“Seeing this photo today breaks my heart. I met Eduardo forever ago, when he was the faithful secretary of my beloved Don José Sulaimán at the CMB. Since then, I knew that he was a one-of-a-kind man. unbreakable loyalty. Years later, life saw us together in front of a microphone on TV Azteca and what started as work became the purest friendship that boxing gave me,” he continued.

“My dear friend, I'm going to miss you a lot. It was an honor to share with you in this life. I love you,” concluded the Grand Mexican Champion.

Goodbye to an emblematic voice of boxing in Mexico

With the death of Eduardo Lamazón, Mexican boxing loses one of its most characteristic voices, an analyst who marked an era in sports television and who accompanied generations of fans every weekend.