The Pan American Torch is lit in Merida, Yucatan

The Pan American Torch is lit in Merida, Yucatan.
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The Pan American Flame began on Monday its two day trip through the state of Yucatan.

In its first nightly visit, the Torch traveled 32 kilometers from the town of Dzibilichaltun until the Great Plaza of Merida. The Flame was lit after the demonstration of "pok ta pok", a ball game played by the Mayans, after which the press began following the torch.

The night was illuminated the Flame of the greatest sports competition of America in the white city, in a region inhabited by the descendants of the Mayans, a warrior civilization that resisted the conquest of the Spaniards, and today has become the birthplace of great boxers.

Precisely among the relays where three former world champions, Gilberto Keb who is about to have his revenge fight against Alejandro "Confesor" Hernandez for the CMB title, also Gustavo "Guty" Espadas, father and son.

The most emotional moment was precisely when the Espadas passed the Torch in the Monumento a la Patria, two kilometers from the finish.

"I am very happy because my father gave me the Torch. Here we are characterized for being brave and fighters, there are a lot of important athletes to carry the torch and I am happy for the praise it generates", expressed 'Guty' Espadas Jr.

This Tuesday the Pan American Flame will travel to the archaeological zone of Chichen Itza.