Overview
- The fatal incident occurred the night of December 2 in the Nuevo Progreso neighborhood on Avenida Fleming, according to local reports.
- Reports say Hernández intervened to defend his sister during a domestic confrontation and was attacked with a bladed weapon described as a machete.
- The alleged aggressor, identified in reports as Hernández’s brother-in-law, fled the scene and remains at large.
- The state attorney’s office is leading the case with support from the Guardia Civil Estatal, the Policía de Investigación, and forensic services.
- Hernández began boxing at 15, won regional tournaments, served as sparring, and was preparing for a 2026 professional debut, as his trainer mourned him publicly.