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ROUND 12: TRIBUTE TO MY DAD

By Mauricio Sulaimán – President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán WORLD BOXING COUNCIL Mauricio Sulaimán, President Rio Bamba No. 835, Col. Linda Vista México City, D.F., México, 07300 Phones +52 (55) 57150309 | +52 (55) 51195276 www.wbcboxing.com   R.I.P. – WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán – 1931-2014   (January 16, 2024)  – […]

WBC STATISTICS

WBC Light Heavyweight World ChampionshipJanuary 13, 2024 / Quebec City, Quebec, Canada / Videotron Center EYE OF THE TIGER & TOP RANK, in association with MATCHROOM BOXING, PRESENT: ARTUR BETERBIEV (Canada/Russia)· WBC light heavyweight world champion, 5th title defenseAge: 38 / Date of birth: January 21, 1985Residence: Montréal, Québec, Canada / Birthplace: Khasavyurt, Dagestan, RussiaRecord: […]

ROUND 12: A SUCCESSFUL 2023 FOR THE WBC

By Mauricio Sulaimán – President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán (December 12, 2023) – I am returning from San Francisco, where I witnessed an incredible display of brilliance from our now super lightweight champion, Devin Haney, who completely dominated two-time champion Regis Prograis.   Haney, undefeated in 31 fights, joined the list […]

The WBC believes in CHOICE

(December 6, 2023) – The WBC believes in choice, which is why we chose to support women’s boxing when no one else did since the late 90s. The WBC chose to initiate Women’s World Championships back in 2004. We chose to use our entire platform to bring women’s boxing to the level it is today […]

ROUND 12: A GREAT WORK PLAN FOR 2024

By Mauricio Sulaimán – President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán  December 5, 2023   We had a very sad week, because three very dear people departed ahead us on the path of no return.   Dr. Manuel Mondragón’s beloved wife, Martha, is resting in peace.   Lennox Lewis’ Mum, Violet, has passed […]

ROUND 12: DECEMBER, THE LAST ROUND OF 2023!

By Mauricio Sulaimán – President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán (November 27, 2023) We enter the final stretch of this wonderful 2023, a year full of great things for boxing worldwide.   Some of the most important fights have taken place around the world, packed arenas and stadiums, with high ratings on […]

ROUND 12: GREAT CLOSING OF THE YEAR FOR BOXING

By Mauricio Sulaimán – President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán   (November 7, 2023) – This past November 1st, we celebrated, in New York City the centennial anniversary of the Jack Dempsey vs. Luis Ángel Firpo fight, which took place at the famous Polo Grounds, a stadium where the Yankees won 15 World […]