At the end of the day last Monday, the death of Eduardo Lamazon. The news was initially announced by colleagues from TV Azteca and later confirmed by Mexican sports media.
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So far, the cause of death of the legendary boxing voice who left this world at the age of 70 has not been reported. “The iconic character of the broadcasts of the Team Box Azteca “He lost his life, however, he will be remembered for his entire legacy inside and outside the ring,” he reported. TV Azteca.
A great friend steps forward on the road 🕊️
Today boxing says goodbye to Eduardo Lamazón, one of the most emblematic and respected voices in boxing. An undisputed champion leaves the ring
See you always, Don Lama 🥊 #BoxAzteca pic.twitter.com/pkJXobPg0S
— Box Azteca (@BoxAzteca7) Could well additionally 5, 2026
His death generated an avalanche of reactions from the most influential figures in boxing, such as Mauricio Sulaimanpresident of WBC.
“Rest in peace Eduardo Lamazon. He came from Argentina to be with my father for 24 years as executive secretary of the WBC and he was always part of our family,” he wrote in x.
Rest in peace Eduardo Lamazon. He arrived from Argentina to be with my father for 24 years as executive secretary of the WBC and he was always part of our family. God rest him in his Holy Glory pic.twitter.com/gunZl2ecgP
— Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) Could well additionally 4, 2026
Julio Cesar Chavez He also shared an emotional farewell message for his partner for several years on the television boxing broadcasts.
“Today boxing remains silent. One of the wisest, most elegant and honest voices that has ever existed has gone out, but for me, much more than a colleague has gone: a soul brother has gone,” he expressed in an Instagram post where he appears alongside Lamazon in a photo.
“Seeing this photo today breaks my heart. I met Edward an eternity ago, when he was the faithful secretary of my dear Don José Sulaiman in it WBC (…) My dear friend, I am going to miss you very much. It was an honor to share with you in this life. I love you”, he closed.
Eduardo Lamazon He had a career of more than 50 years in boxing, in which he was a journalist, analyst, writer and for 24 years one of the key men of the World Boxing Council before becoming the historical voice of TV Azteca.
He was born on December 2, 1956 in Buenos Aires. From the age of 16 he began writing about boxing, covering fights in the local press. Later, he worked in radio and Argentine newspapers.
In 1979, on a trip to Francemet Jose Sulaimanpresident of World Boxing Council (WBC) and father of Mauricio Sulaimanwho invited him to Mexico.
Lamazon He arrived in the country at the age of 23 as executive secretary of the WBC for 24 years. After his time in the WBC, he collaborated with radio, press and television in Mexico.
In 2002, the analyst Carlos Aguilar invited him to join Aztec Boxwhere his television legend was born. There they formed a famous duo that shared legendary fights on the microphones with Julio César Chávez.
He became famous for: “The Card of Don Lama“, his spherical scoring system by spherical live during fights. His phrase “Lama, Lama, Lamita”, became a trademark.
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