The arrival of Gustavo Ayón to the Astros de Jalisco marked another important date in the sport of Guadalajara. Guadalajara It has been the cradle of great athletes and has also served as the headquarters for the country’s legends. Some of the greatest exponents of the national sport have passed through the Perla Tapatia.
Julio César Chávez, the best boxer in the history of the country, He had only one participation as a professional within the Perla Tapatia. He fought at the Benito Juárez Auditorium on April 10, 1993. On that occasion, he defeated Silvio Walter Rojas to remain undefeated and increase his record to 86-0.
Fernando Valenzuela, the most iconic baseball player in the country, He played a couple of seasons with the Charros de Jalisco. The last one was in 1994, before he began his second stage in the Major Leagues. It currently has a statue on the premises of the institution.
Lorena Ochoa, by far the best golfer in the history of the country, is a native of Guadalajara and was also able to compete as a professional in her land. Got to be number one. She last played her tournament, the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, as an active golfer in 2009, months before announcing her retirement as a professional.
The two greatest football figures also passed through Guadalajara. Hugo Sánchez had one of his last games with Celaya against Guadalajara at the Jalisco Stadium, during the Summer of 1997. On the other hand, Rafael Márquez began and ended his career with Atlas, being the protagonist in the Coloso de la Calzada Independencia.
Other modern icons of Mexican sports have also been to Guadalajara. Saúl Álvarez began his career in the Jalisco capital and fought for the last time on Guadalajara soil in 2011. Sergio Romo, one of the pitchers with the best records, has been a key player with Charros de Jalisco. Even Sergio Pérez was able to give a demonstration at the Perla de Occidente, although he did not do so in an official competition.
Gustavo Ayón, in the discussion for the best basketball player in the history of the country together with Eduardo Nájera, debuted last night with Astros de Jalisco, which marked his return to the LNBP and his participation as a professional in Guadalajara.
Another legend that passes through the lands of the Pearl of the West.
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