Marilyn Badillo shares message of resilience and mental health
In an emotional edition of Martes de Café, young Mexican boxer Marilyn Badillo presented a video showcasing highlights from her professional career.
With sincerity and gratitude, she said:
“I’m back at Martes de Café, where I always feel welcome — this is my family, and I’ll always say that.”
Badillo recalled her recent world title challenge against Gabriela Fundora at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California, where she had to travel alone, without her team or family, due to visa issues.
“A few months ago, I went for a world title while dealing with problems outside the ring,” she shared.
During her appearance, Marilyn spoke openly about mental health and the importance of learning from defeat: “I never give up — I always look for a way to improve.”
WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán praised her professionalism and maturity:
“Thank you so much, Marilyn. She chose professionalism above all else and went to fight without anyone by her side. This is a reminder for promoters and managers to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Learning from a loss is the best lesson one can have. I admire your maturity — congratulations, and I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot more from you.”
Badillo’s words earned applause from the audience, closing her participation with a clear message: true strength isn’t just about winning, but about getting back up after every fall.
