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Largest boxing class: Mexico City punches its way to a new record

Mexico City has set a world record for hosting the largest boxing class ever, with 14,299 people taking part in a massive lesson in the capital's central plaza, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum announced Saturday.

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The event was organized by the Mexico City government, which had recruited such prominent figures as American actor Sylvester Stallone -- Rocky Balboa on the big screen -- and boxer Saul "Canelo" Alvarez to promote it. Afterward, dozens of people swarmed the many professionals present to seek autographs.