The sister of Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) world atom champion Norj Guro promises to pursue legal action against the cyberbullies of the athlete following her recent match in Mexico.
After Norj Guro’s match against Camilla Zamorano in Hermosillo, Mexico last October 12, 2024, she received public ridicule and face-shaming from various social media users, prompting her sister Princess Diamins Banua Guro to express her dismay in a heartfelt Facebook post.
In her Facebook post, Princess Diamond revealed how deeply these online attacks have affected her and her family. She pointed out her sister’s strength and determination not just a boxer, but as a wife and a mother of two who also endured countless challenges outside the ring.
“I just want to defend my sister, Norj Guro […] and kindly ask everyone to stop making comments like “T******** mukha yan parang Nanay ni Whamoscruz (a social media personality) [What a f****ng face, that looks like Whamos Cruz’s mother],” “Wala pang laban pero bugbog sarado na ang mukha [There hasn’t even been a fight yet, but the face is already battered],” “Babae na pala si Whamos [Whamos is apparently now a woman],” “Parang marites ng Pilipinas ang mukha [face looks like Philippines’ Marites],” “Viva Mexico vs. Ina ni Whamos [Whamos’ mother],” at iba pa [more],” she expressed in the post.
She then added her awareness on these kinds of jokes and rhetorically asked if these kinds of comments were bullying.
The boxer’s sister also expressed her dismay at seeing professionals, such as teachers and lawyers, jumping into the scrutiny.
She also called out social media personalities and content creators to use their platforms for positivity instead of spreading hate.
“Yes, the Mexican boxer is pretty, but that doesn’t mean you should judge my sister’s appearance, even if it’s just a joke. You are not just bullying my sister; you are also harassing the Mexican boxer because she is a minor. Both of them are people with feelings, and these comments hurt them. Naiintindihan ko na may mga opinyon kayo, pero sana naman we should also show some respect and empathy for each other [I understand that you have opinions, but I hope we can also show some respect and empathy for each other.],” she said.
Princess Diamond also reminded in her post that every athlete has a story, a struggle, and a family.
“You all don’t know what my sister is going through. Just before she won her WBC Silver title in 2022, she went through a deeply painful time—her son passed away just a few months before her fight. If you see “JCJ” on her shorts, those are the initials of her baby boy, whose memory she carries with her every time she steps into the ring,” she added.
In the same year, the boxer went on to win the WBC Silver atomweight title against British boxer Denise Castle in Dubai, UAE.
In response to the disrespectful comments and mockery, the boxer’s sister vowed to take legal action and asked those who had come across similar posts to a screenshot and send it to her.
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