Jorge Kahwagi, the controversial Mexican boxer who retired with a perfect 12-0 record with 12 knockouts, has passed away. Kahwagi died at the age of 58 on Wednesday, with Mexican Senator Manuel Velasco among those confirming the sad news. His…

Former Mexican professional boxer and politician Jorge Kahwagi has passed away at the age of 58 following a cerebral hemorrhage. Mexican Senator Manuel Velasco confirmed the news of Kahwagi's death, which occurred on Wednesday. Kahwagi was widely known in the sports world for his unorthodox boxing career, retiring with an undefeated professional record of 12 wins and 12 knockouts.
Throughout his athletic career, Kahwagi faced frequent public scrutiny and skepticism regarding the legitimacy of his bouts, including his final 2015 stoppage against Ramon Olivas. Beyond boxing, Kahwagi was a lawyer, businessman, federal deputy, and reality television personality. His passing prompted emotional tributes from figures across Mexican public life, including former world champion Jorge Arce and WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman.
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