Mexicali Boxing Coach Charged With Sexual Abuse of Minor

A Mexicali boxing coach faces formal charges of child sexual abuse after allegedly assaulting a minor student at a gym in the República Mexicana neighborhood on October 4, 2025. The FGE (Baja California’s state attorney general’s office) identified the suspect as Luis Jesús “N” and said a judge ordered him held in preventive detention.

Abuse Alleged During Training Session

Prosecutors said the instructor exploited his position of authority and trust while the victim was stretching during a training session. The case was handled by the FGE’s specialized unit for crimes against women and gender-based violence, which filed the formal charge of pederastia, the Mexican legal term for child sexual abuse committed by someone in a position of trust or authority.

A judge found sufficient evidence to bind Luis Jesús “N” over for trial and ordered a three-month investigation period. He will remain in custody at a Mexicali detention facility while prosecutors build their case. Under Baja California’s criminal code, pederastia carries a prison sentence of eight to 15 years.

República Mexicana Gym Under Scrutiny

The República Mexicana neighborhood sits in central Mexicali, roughly two miles south of the U.S. border crossing at Calexico. The area is home to several small gyms and sports clubs that serve local families. The FGE did not name the specific gym where the alleged abuse took place.

Boxing is deeply popular in Mexicali, a city that has produced professional fighters and hosts regular amateur tournaments for youth. Gyms across the city offer affordable training programs that draw children and teenagers from working-class neighborhoods. Mexican law requires adults working with minors in athletic settings to undergo background checks, but enforcement varies widely.

The FGE stated it remains committed to protecting minors through thorough investigations and aggressive prosecution of abuse cases. The three-month investigation window gives prosecutors until late June 2026 to gather testimony and evidence before the case moves to trial, as reported by The Baja Post.