Eduardo Lamazón, known as ‘don Lama Lama Lamita’, has died at 70. The renowned boxing commentator and former executive secretary of the World Boxing Council left a posthumous message for family, friends, and audience. Boxing and sports journalism figures offered condolences.
Eduardo Lamazón, from Santa Fe, Argentina, died at 70, as announced by family on social media on May 4. The sports commentator, famous for his style on TV Azteca broadcasts and his 24-year role as executive secretary of the World Boxing Council (WBC), left a posthumous message.
“Today I address you not with a goodbye, but with a deep and sincere ‘see you later’. Mexico was not just the place where I developed my passion for boxing; it opened its doors to me when I needed it most”, Lamazón wrote. He thanked TV Azteca for support and concluded: “Ten points to all of you”.
TV Azteca mourned his passing: “The iconic character of Team Box Azteca transmissions has lost his life, but will be remembered for his entire legacy inside and outside the ring”.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán recalled: “Rest in peace Eduardo Lamazón. He came from Argentina to be with my father for 24 years as WBC executive secretary and was always part of our family”. Julio César Chávez wrote: “My dear friend, I will miss you a lot. It was an honor to share this life with you. I love you”.
Others like Carlos Aguilar ‘El Zar’, Christian Martinoli, and David Faitelson highlighted his passion for boxing, wine, and legacy in Mexican sports journalism.
