Late yesterday, in a meeting of Mexico's Electoral Commission, it was unanimously decided to fine Juan Manuel Marquez 29,000 pesos ($2,260 US dollars) for his use of the PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) logo on his trunks in his November 12th bout against Manny Pacquiao. According to Mexican law, it's prohibited to publicly campaign for a specific candidate or … [Read more...]
Juan Manuel Marquez Trunks Spark Mexican Electoral Controversy, Election Annulment
Wednesday, it was announced that November's mayoral election results in Morelia, the capital of the Mexican state of Michoacan, would be annulled and that another election would be scheduled at a later date. At the center of Wednesday's decision to wipe the electoral slate clean is three-division world champ and future hall of fame boxer, Juan Manuel Marquez. One day prior … [Read more...]