The boxing match between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Andy Lee was canceled Tuesday because it is too much of a security risk, according to The University of Texas Board of Regents. 

"One hour before the press conference -- we got a call that the president of UTEP had been told by the chancellor of the University of Texas system they say that the fight could not be held at UTEP for security concerns," Bob Aurum, CEO of Top Rank Promotions said.

Lester Bedford, the event coordinator,  and Arum, told KFOX 14 that they will still fight to have the fight here in El Paso. 

The UT Board of Regents released the following message in regards to the cancellation: "After consultation with University of Texas System officials and UT El Paso officials, it was determined that the Sun Bowl on the UT El Paso Campus is not the appropriate venue for the Chavez, Jr., and Lee professional boxing match."

William blaziek, general manager for the El Paso Convention and Visitors Buereau, released the following statement regarding the cancelation:

"The decision by the University of Texas System Chancellor to cancel the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Andy Lee fight on June 16 citing concerns of safety and that the UTEP campus is not the appropriate venue for this event came as a shock to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. 

Implying that border violence is reason for cancellation is inflammatory and damaging to the image and reputation of El Paso and is not based in fact. El Paso has consistently been named the safest city in the United States. Additionally Sun Bowl Stadium is more than just a campus venue – it is a community venue hosting the nationally significant Sun Bowl Football Bowl game and community events such as Monster Jam, the Rolling Stones, and soccer matchups. We call upon the UT System to reconsider its decision."

Senator José Rodríguez also feels that this decision is damaging to the image of border communities like El Paso. He also said that there have been several events in El Paso with no incidents, just like last weekend's boxing match at UTEP.

"Decisions such as these hurt our local economy and tarnish the image of border communities. El Paso is not only one of the safest communities in Texas, it is one of the safest in the nation," he said.

If you would like to contact Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa, he may be reached by phone at 512-499-4201 or via email at chancellor@utsystem.edu.