First professional boxing fight in Mexico City's Zocalo
The first professional boxing fight to be held in Mexico City's Zocalo had its first contact with fans this Wednesday in Santo Domingo Square.
Fans and boxers gathered for a public training session where some curious individuals had the opportunity to exchange punches in the ring that was set up; the most active ones received tickets for the fight on Saturday.
Tremendous atmosphere at the presentation of Boxing in Mexico City. Fans going all out
29 March 2017
A pair of young men exchanged blows until one of them ended up on the canvas due to a tremendous right hand punch delivered by his opponent.
The atmosphere heated up as fans challenged each other, until the professional fighters took over with the training session featuring world champion Alejandra "La Tigre" Jiménez, followed by Diego "Demolisher" Cruz and his opponent on Saturday, Alejandro "Bird" Dávila, who promised to knock out his opponent in the sixth round.
It's Diego "El Demoledor" Cruz's turn. Mitt workout
29 March 2017
The main attractions of Saturday's fight card include the bout between Mariana "La Barbie" Juárez and Catherine Phiri.
Training of world champion Alejandra "La Tigre" Jiménez
29 March 2017