Spanish Boxing Championship

I felt I was in debt with the sport because of what it had taught me. The amount of layers and lessons it has. It’s a symbol for life. I really wanted to change the public’s perception about it, widen the sport’s audience and represent boxers as what they are: engaged athletes .

I decided to illustrate 4 key moments when boxers are walking up to the ring. Walking up to the challenge with your crew, the moment before the bell goes off and it’s you and your opponent, the action, and the respect after its all said and done.

Boxing is usually represented as this tough-brute force sport. Nothing further. You have to be smart, intelligent and adaptable. I created a colour palette based on two key elements in boxing: the red and blue corners. Combining them I was able to represent the dynamic essence of the sport without falling in the epicness cliche.

To get the sport to transform you, you don’t have to compete. Wladimir Klitscho defined it clearly: Boxing is a kind of magic. It gives discipline to the wild. Strength to the weak. Confidence to the shy.