The amateur boxing event Ring Royale, hosted by Poncho de Nigris, was overshadowed by a public altercation with journalist Gabriel Cuevas. Cuevas, who was engaged in a live stream at the time, recorded the confrontation where de Nigris approached him. Cuevas claims that the encounter not only involved verbal insults but also physical aggression, as his phone was reportedly smashed during the altercation. He stated that such instances of violence should not be trivialized or turned into viral clips without accountability.

In a follow-up broadcast after the incident, Cuevas expressed his disappointment over the incident and his decision to pursue legal action against de Nigris, framing the discussion around the importance of addressing violence in public figures and the media. He highlighted how comments made in a previous talk show prompted the confrontation, indicating that their disagreement had roots in Cuevas's commentary about de Nigris, which evidently did not sit well with the latter.

The implications of this incident extend beyond a personal dispute; it raises questions about the responsibilities of public figures in how they handle confrontations and their reactions to criticism. This has sparked broader discussions in Mexico regarding social media ethics and the potential dangers of public altercations among celebrities, especially when they intersect with issues of violence and personal accountability.