KO al Bullying
ACAPULCO, MEXICO — Boxing is built on trading punches, yet the most memorable moment at the 64th Annual World Boxing Council (WBC) Convention in Acapulco had nothing to do with a title belt. On November 12, 2026, the KO al Bullying program stepped into the ring with a different kind of mission: championing peace, respect, and empathy. Backed by WBC Cares, the initiative uses the global reach of boxing to tackle youth violence head-on.
Why KO al Bullying Matters Inside and Outside the Rin
Youth harassment remains a stubborn problem everywhere. Still, leaders at WBC Cares Mexico refuse to treat it as a harmless rite of passage.
Christiane Manzur, President of WBC Cares Mexico, put it plainly. Bullying should never be brushed off as a normal part of growing up for any child or teenager. Through KO al Bullying, her team works to raise awareness and hand kids practical tools for violence prevention.
They also drive home a simple truth: respect and empathy matter just as much in everyday life as they do inside the ropes.
World Champions Step Up for the Next Generation
Advice hits differently when it comes from someone who has fought their way to a world title. That is why the Acapulco event paired program spokesperson Beka Romero with former world champion Carlos “El Príncipe” Cuadras.
Cuadras didn’t just give a standard speech. He opened up about his own life, connecting with the young crowd on a personal level to talk about mutual respect and walking away from violence. As Manzur pointed out, when a champion uses their voice to lift up young people, they help build a kinder, stronger community outside the arena.
A Well-Earned Honor for Anti-Bullying Leadership
The gathering also brought a proud moment for the program’s organizer. WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán and the Board of Governors handed a Convention Medal directly to Beka Romero, the driving force behind KO al Bullying.The award recognized her steady, behind-the-scenes work to protect kids and promote non-violence.
Safer Communities Through the Sweet Science
Next up, WBC Cares and KO al Bullying plan to bring their message to even more schools and neighborhoods,creating spaces where kids can actually feel safe. Their strong showing at the 64th Annual WBC Convention proved one thing clearly. Boxing’s greatest strength isn’t just crowning champions—it’s protecting the kids who look up to them.
