Student boxer Víctor Alfonso García Chávez wins amateur world title

Víctor Alfonso García Chávez, an architecture student at the Universidad Politécnica de Tulancingo (UPT), has been crowned the SNEVA 2026 amateur world boxing champion. The title was secured during a competition held in Tijuana, Baja California.

García Chávez, who began his boxing career in 2024, has accumulated several titles, including Guantes de Oro, regional championships, the Nuevos Valores championship in Pachuca, and the Pezalcoatl Boxing National Championship in Mexico City. Following his recent victory, he is preparing to travel to Argentina to continue his athletic career.

UPT Rector Felipe Olimpo Durán Rocha congratulated the student for his dedication to both his academic studies and high-performance sports. Local officials, including Governor Julio Menchaca Salazar, have also highlighted the importance of supporting youth talent in Hidalgo.