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Indice
History in Cancun
Muhammad Ali: “The King of Boxing”
Leading article by Mauricio sulaimán
On the ring:
Santa Cruz vs Mares
Vintage hook to the liver by Jose Sulaiman
González vs Hashimoto
Grandstand finale to brilliantly memorable 2015
Future fights
Comunales vs Tejada
Mrdjenovich vs matthysse
Nery vs Moreno
Rivas vs Sandoval
Sal Sánchez vs Wilfredo Gómez
WBC Cares - Heroes vs Legends by Jill Diamond
“Time to say goodbye ” by Juan Ignacio Pereyra
Knowing a champion: Deontay Wilder
Directorio:
“WBC Boxing World” is the official
magazine of the World Boxing Council.
.
Executive Director
Mauricio Sulaimán.
Subdirector
Víctor Silva.
Marketing Manager
José Antonio Arreola Sulaimán
Managing Editor
Francisco Posada Toledo
“Somewhere in time” by James Blears
“Who is next??” by Jamie Parry y Robbie Oliver
Origins of boxing divisions
Events:
Cotto vs Canelo - promotional tour
Digital town
Wayne McCullough day
Celebration of a Champion- Salvador Sanchez
Traducción
Paul Landeros / James Blears
NVBHOF 3rd annual induction ceremony
Design Director
Alaín M. Flores
Carlos Zarate presents his autobiography
"success and ko"
Photos
Naoki Fukuda
Sumio Yamada
Alma Montiel
José Rodríguez
Contributing Editors
Víctor Cota (WBC Historian)
José Antonio Arreola Sulaiman
Juan Pereira
James Blears
Jamie Parry and Robbie Oliver
Paulina Brindis
An spectacular first invitational amateur show in
Los Angeles
WBC Champions
Ask the WBC
in Cancun
MUHAMMAD ALÍ HONORED BY THE
WBC AS “THE KING OF BOXING”
By Francisco Posada Toledo
December, 2012, The Greatest, who
in his glorious era, defeated Sony
Liston, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, and so many
others, received a prolonged and deeply emotional
standing ovation, at the Arena Oasis Cancun.
On that bright, sunny, marvelous and so
memorable day in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Don
Jose Sulaiman, WBC lifetime President, led the
celebration ceremony at the WBC's 50th
anniversary Convention.
The Pride of Louisville, Kentucky and The
Champion of Champions was crowned as “King of
Boxing” by Ukrainian, Vitali Klitschko, who was at
that time the undisputed WBC heavyweight
Champion.
After receiving the WBC Diamond belt, the
greatest award which is presented by the World
Boxing Council, Muhammad Ali's face was
illuminated with a radiant smile, as he raised his
hand thanking his cheering adoring, enraptured,
fans, brilliantly concluding an unforgettable
chapter in the history of our noble sport.
Dear friends
I am extremely happy to share with you the official
"WBC BOXEO MUNDIAL" digital magazine. It has
taken years to try to find the ways to implement and I
am proud of the WBC staff who has taken this project
and has shaped into a reality.
We will be doing a monthly edition of the magazine
and look to eventually be able to come out with a
printed version.
This magazine is edited in English and Spanish and
we have secured a distribution in Mexico to 3 million
users with an agreement with a mobile phone
company.
We look forward for your comments, ideas and
feedback about our publication.
Sincere regards.
Mauricio Sulaimán
LEO SANTA CRUZ
CONQUERED THE WBC DIAMOND BELT
By Francisco Posada Toledo
At the Staples Center of Los Angeles, Leo “Terremoto“
Santa Cruz conserved his undefeated record and
conquered the prestigious World Boxing Council
Diamond Belt, but it took a momumental career best
effort to hold back a riptide and defeat an intrepid,
ferocious brave as a lion Abner Mares, in a ring war,
which is a firm candidate for Fight of the Year!
Whenever two Mexican warriors clash... fever pitch
expectation, mustard keen red hot anticipation and
electric tension, are chile pepper elements and this one
was no exception! Yet...it's sheer intensity proved the
exception!
An accidental clash of heads in round three, gashes
Abner's right brow, but his corner managed to factor this
in, staunching the bleeding, so it didn't significantly
hamper him for the rest of an incredible fight.
The crowd roar and rise as one in the final rounds as
both tremendous fighters briefly embrace and then
straight back to war. Each tosses caution to the wind
and slugs toe toe for a seeming eternity.... which must
have lasted thirty pulsating seconds in the final
coutdown, in truly amazing and electric action, willing on
tired, aching muscles for an absolute grandstand finale.
What an utterly amazing fight topped off by a
thunderous, prolonged and thoroughly deserved
standing ovation!!!
Who could have
ever thought it
would go the
distance...but it
did. Bile spent and
fury sated, Leo
calmly goes over
to Abner's corner,
both somehow
find the strength
from some
reserves of
depleted energy
resevoirs to hug,
grinning almost
shyly at the
greatness it took
two of them to
make, as the
atmosphere still
crackles with the
lingering whiff of
cordite?
The judges´scorecards are: 117-111, 114-114 and 115-113,
so Leo wins a majority decision and conquers the WBC
Diamond Belt.
The saga of two mighty lefts with only one fighter
left....Julio “Pollito“ Ceja.
A spectacular fifth round TKO of fellow Mexican Hugo
“Cuatito" Ruis to win the WBC interim super
bantamweight championship. But only after surviving an
almighty scare in the third when a little twin left hook,
decked him and he got up, to somehow survive a
veritable barnstorm iflurry and flutter during the thirty
seconds, leading to the sweet music of the bell.
The taller Hugo had been countering and patiently eying
the main chance, until an opening appeared and he
landing a picture perfect left. At six years younger, a
superbly conditioned 22 year old Julio, had shaken the
effects off of the mighty blow in the sixty seconds of
vital respite.
And then after working his way back in the fourth, one
round later, his own left blockbuster, which landed with
one almighty and audible thud, instantly sending Hugo
down like a felled spruce. Somehow he managed to get
up but simply couldn't stave off the irrestible follow up
attack, which saw him trapped and briefly battered, until
the Referee smartly moved in with arms spread, to head
off the risk of impending disaster.
"POLLITO" CEJA IS THE NEW WBC INTERIM
SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION
Then came The governor of
Quintana Roo, Felix Gonzalez
Canto, willing to give the people
of his state the memorable fight
of Rudy Lopez for the WBC title.
He paid paid the costs of free TV
to broadcast at 1 am.
Television is certainly a
phenomenon that has completely
changed the habits of human lifeWho could have ever imagined
years ago watching on TV that
historical fight of Muhammad Ali
vs. George Foreman in
Zaire...the very heart of Africa.
The TV also imposes customs.
An interesting social example, is
when the whole neighborhood
met in the homes of friends to
comfortably enjoy each others'
company, accompanied with a
beer or two. Those nostalgic
Saturday boxing nights , also
changed boxing, converting many
thousands to millions of fans in
their own homes.
I still
remember in the early days of
television (1950) when the people
gathered in the streets to watch
boxing on TV´s that furniture
stores kept lit at night.
How can I forget going to watch
the great fight between Raul
Macias vs Ernesto Parra in
Mexico City. I had to leave my
Wife at the hotel on our
honeymoon!. This fight meant the
retirement in boxing of both
fighters.
But the TV also has its problems.
My teacher and close friend
Arturo “Cuyo” Hernandez, the
greatest manager in the history of
Mexico, always said that
someday TV will kill boxingsomething that I hardly refuted. It
took me a few years to realize
that Cuyo was right.
Televisa of Mexico achieved a
world record to go live, with open
boxing, every Saturday night for
47 years, only three shy of a
half century!
Then came to TV the soccer
lovers, just to send only boxing to
Pay Per View, removing the
people who have no money to
pay to be able to watch the
boxing cards. That started up a
monumental crisis, forcing
Mexican fighters to emigrate.
As leader of the sport I spent
many years asking and insisting
to bring television back because
boxing was dying.
The soaring television ratings
opened the eyes of the network
that shared the vision and faith of
promoter Fernando Beltran to
return free boxing to Mexico. It
produced such high viewng
figures, that now three television
networks have opened their
screens to boxing. Namely: TV
Azteca, Televisa and Cadena
Tres,
We can’t deny the enormous
importance of television in
boxing. It's also crucial for the
growing popularity of idols in the
making. The World Boxing
Council promised a major
campaign to give Mexico a
prominent place in the world of
professional boxing and this is
being achieved. A great card
loaded with passion in Leon,
Guanajuato, with Julio Cesar
Chavez Jr. Several cards in
Cancun, with the influence of
local hero Rudy Lopez and
especially the card “History in
Mexico”, where a WBC
heavyweight world title bout was
presented.
Mexican boxing is going through
a period of transition. Many of the
greats of the past decade have
retired or are about to, like JC
Chavez, Erik Morales, Marco
Antonio Barrera, Chiquita
Gonzalez, Daniel Zaragoza...
among others. New idols are
needed, and their fights will now
be broadcast by open televisión,
again heralding a Golden era in
these new times.
Samuel Peter vs Oleg Maskaev - 8mar2008
One of the first aired fights on open mexican TV
after years of PPV
JHONNY HAD A
MAGNIFICENT
DEBUT AS SUPER
FEATHERWEIGHT
Gonzalez stops Hashimoto
in two
Former WBC featherweight Champion Jhonny
Gonzalez (58-9, 49 KOs) scored a second round
TKO over Kazuki Hashimoto (11-5, 7 KOs) on
Saturday night at the Auditorio Bicentenario in
Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico.
Gonzalez dropped Hashimoto with an extended
left hook and the bout was waved off at two
minutes 56 seconds. It was Jhonny’s first fight
since losing the WBC belt against Gary Russell
in March. With this triumph, he conquers the
vacant WBC super featherweight International
Silver crown.
Jhonny's vast experience proved the dominant
factor. He kept Hashimoto at bay with long left
jabs and then shook him with his famed left
hook. After he'd been canvassed by that
mighty left, Hashimoto bravely got up, but he
was visibly dazed and cotton wool legged. The
Referee immediately stepped in to save him.
A great start as a super featherweight for
Jhonny who's aiming for a title fight against
formidable WBC Champion Takashi Miura by
year end, or at the beginning of 2016.
Jhonny Gonzalez announced that he will fight
against Jonathan "Polvo" Oquendo on
September 12th September at the MGM Grand
of Las Vegas on the undercard of WBC
welterweight Champion and undefeated
American Floyd Mayweather Jr. Vs Andre
Berto.
GRANDSTAND FINALE
TO BRILLIANTLY
MEMORABLE 2015
Titanic title fights, crackling in the logs
and glowing in the embers of 2015,
are already sparking a crescendo of
anticipation among fans, the World
over.
Supreme power reigns with
heavyweight Champion Deontay
Wilder, and then, there's the skill,
smarts, guile and wisdom of Floyd
Mayweather.
Power punchers Gennady Golovkin,
Miguel Angel Cotto, “Canelo” Alvarez,
Takashi Miura, not forgetting mini
Marciano Roman "Chocolatito"
González, have earned their props.
Here is the list of the impressive fights we will see REAL SOON:
September 11th:
September 12th:
September 12th:
September 22nd:
September 26th:
Adonis Stevenson vs. Tommy Karpency / Toronto, Canada / WBC light heavyweight title.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto / Las Vegas, Nevada / WBC welterweight championship.
Badou Jack vs. George Groves/ Las Vegas, Nevada / WBC super middleweight championship.
Shinsuke Yamanaka vs. Anselmo Moreno / Tokyo, Japan / WBC bantamweight championship.
Deontay Wilder vs. Johann Duhaupas/ Birmingham, Alabama/ WBC heavyweight Championship.
October 3rd:
October 10th:
October 17th:
October 17th:
Lucass Matthysse vs. Viktor Postol / Carson, California / WBC super lightweight championship.
Jorge Linares vs. Ivan Cano / Caracas, Venezuela / WBC lightweight championship.
Gennady Golovkin vs. David Lemieux / New York, USA / WBC interim middleweight championship.
Roman González vs. Brian Viloria / New York, USA / WBC flyweight championship.
November 21st:
November 21st:
Miguel Angel Cotto vs. Saul Alvarez / Las Vegas, Nevada / WBC middleweight championship.
Takashi Miura vs. Francisco Vargas / TBA / WBC super featherweight championship.
Future Fights
World & Silver Championship Titles
Adonis Stevenson (Haiti/Canada)
(Vol.) Lt. Heavy
11/09/2015 Ontario,
Tommy Karpency (USA)
Qiu Xiao Jun (China)
(Silver) Superbantam
Diarh Gabutan (Philippines)
12/09/2015 Hangzhou,
Floyd Mayweather Jr. (USA)
Andre Berto (USA)
12/09/2015 Nevada,
Badou Jack (Gambia/Sweden)
Welter
12/09/2015 Nevada,
Jerrold Tomeldan Hubert Minn
Philippines
OK HI, USA
Zanashir Taznaa
Mongolia
Yuji Fukuchi
Japan
Charles Giles
Steve Weisfeld
Dave Moretti
NY, USA
OK NV, USA
Adalaide Byrd
NV, USA
Kenny Bayless
NV, USA
Mayweather Promotions
Leonard Ellerbe
Robert Lenhardt
Glenn Trowbridge John McKaie
NV, USA
NY, USA
Robert Byrd
NV, USA
Mayweather Promotions
Leonard Ellerbe
USA
Shinsuke Yamanaka (Japan) (Vol.) Bantam
Anselmo Moreno (Panama)
22/09/2015 Tokyo,
Deontay Wilder (USA) (Voluntary) Heavy
Johann Duhaupas (France)
26/09/2015 Alabama,
Viktor Postol (Ukraine)
(Vacant) Superlight
Lucas Matthysse (Argentina)
03/10/2015 California,
(Voluntary) Light
Guido Cavalleri
OK Italy
Mauro Di Fiore
David Sutherland Oren Shellenberger Mike Griffin
OK IL, USA
OK OK, USA
OK TX, USA
OK Canada
TBA
USA
TBA
Venezuela
17/10/2015 New York,
David Lemieux (Canada)
17/10/2015 New York,
Teiken Promotions
OK Akihiko Honda
Juan Carlos Pelayo Keith Hughes
Canada
Mexico
Mississippi
Jack Reiss
CA, USA
DiBella Entertainment
Lou DiBella
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Golden Boy Prom./K2 Promotions
Oscar De La Hoya/Thomas Loeffler
Harold Laurens
Hernan Guajardo Fernando Barbosa Len Koivisto
Nicolas Hidalgo OK Curacao
OK Argentina
OK FL, USA
OK Canada
TBA
Jupiter Fight Boxing
OK Jose Machek
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
K2 Promotions
Thomas Loeffler
Chuck Williams
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
K2 Promotions
Thomas Loeffler
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
World of Boxing
Alexey Stashkov
USA
Fly
Zovi Boxing
OK Liu Gang
Richard DeCarufel
USA
Ivan Cano (Mexico)
Gennady Golovkin (Kazakhstan) (Interim) Middle
Juan Sanchez
Japan
10/10/2015 Caracas,
Groupe Yvon Michel
OK Yvon Michel
Patrick Cusick
USA
(Mand.) Supermiddle
Roman Gonzalez (Nicaragua)
Brian Viloria (USA)
Humberto Olivares Hector Afu
Nathan Palmer
Robert Tapper
OK IN, USA
OK Canada
OK Mexico
OK Panama
China
George Groves (United Kingdom)
Jorge Linares (Venezuela)
Bob Yalen
Canada
USA
Alexander Povetkin (Russia) (Silver) Heavy
Robert Helenius (Sweden)
04/11/2015 Kazan,
Olanrewaja Durodola (Nigeria) (Silver) Cruiser
04/11/2015 TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
World of Boxing
Alexey Stashkov
11/11/2015 Victoria,
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Big Time Boxing
Brian Amatruda
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
P ro m. M iguel Co tto /Go lden B o y P ro m.
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Golden Boy Promotions
Oscar De La Hoya
Russia
Dmitry Kudryashov (Russia)
Anthony Mundine (Australia) (Silver) Superwelter
Charles Hatley (USA)
Australia
Miguel Cotto (Puerto Rico)
Saul Alvarez (Mexico)
Takashi Miura (Japan)
Middle
21/11/2015 Nevada,
USA
(Mandatory) Superfeather
21/11/2015 Nevada,
Francisco Vargas (Mexico)
Gary Russell Jr. (USA)
Gabriel P eñagaricano /Oscar De La Ho ya
USA
Feather
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
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TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Miguel Marriaga (Colombia)
Denver Cuello (Philippines) (Final Minimum
Saul Juarez (Mexico) Elimination)
Future fights
Female, Silver and Affiliated Titles
Isao Carranza (Mexico)
(Latino Superbantam 03/09/2015 Mexico City,
Azael Gonzalez (Mexico)
Silver)
Mexico
Diego De La Hoya (Mexico) (Youth) Superbantam 04/09/2015 California,
Jesus Ruiz (Mexico)
USA
05/09/2015 State of Mexico,
Ibeth Zamora (Mexico)
(Female Lt. Fly
Esmeralda Moreno (Mexico) Mand.)
Mexico
Josh Warrington (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Feather
05/09/2015 Yorkshire,
Joel Brunker (Australia)
United Kingdom
Alan Luques (Argentina) (Latino Superbantam 05/09/2015 Santa Fe,
Guillermo Soloppi (Argentina) Interim)
Argentina
Qiu Xiao Jun (China)
(Silver) Superbantam 12/09/2015 Zhejiang,
Diarh Gabutan (Philippines)
China
12/09/2015 Zhejiang,
Michael Katsidis (Australia) (ABCO) Light
Kaewfah Tor Buamas (Thailand)
China
Aniya Seki (Japan/Switzerland) (Female Bantam
12/09/2015 Hesse,
Alexandra Vlajk (Hungary) Silver)
Germany
Anthony Joshua (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Heavy
12/09/2015 London,
Gary Cornish (Scotland)
United Kingdom
Dave Ryan (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Superlight
12/09/2015 London,
John Wayne Hibbert (United Kingdom)
United Kingdom
12/09/2015 London,
Dominick Guinn (USA) (Internat. Heavy
Dillian Whyte (Jamaica)
Silver)
United Kingdom
Gustavo Garibay (Mexico) (Latino) Superwelter 12/09/2015 Guerrero,
Josele Napoles (Mexico)
Mexico
Alicia Ashley (Jamaica)
(Female Superbantam 15/09/2015 New York,
Christina McMahon (Ireland) Vacant)
USA
Alberto Mercado (USA)
(Latino) Superfeather 18/09/2015 Las Piedras,
Alvin Torres (Puerto Rico)
Puerto Rico
18/09/2015 Zhejiang,
Cai Zong Ju (China) (Female OPBF+Minimum
Mari Ando (Japan) International)
China
Xiong Chao Zhong (China) (Internat.+ Minimum
18/09/2015 Zhejiang,
Crison Omayao (Philippines) OPBF Internat.)
China
19/09/2015 State of Mexico,
Arely Muciño (Mexico)
(Female) Fly
Jessica Chavez (Mexico)
Mexico
26/09/2015 TBA
Mikaela Lauren (Sweden) (Female Middle
Lorissa Rivas (USA)
Vacant)
26/09/2015 West Virginia,
Ronell Green (USA)
(USNBC) Feather
Fidel Navarrete (USA)
USA
26/09/2015 Mexico City,
Zulina Muñoz (Mexico)
(Female) Superfly
Gabriela Bouvier (Uruguay)
Mexico
26/09/2015 TBA,
Ilias Achergui (Belgium) (Youth) Middle
TBA
Belgium
Vanesa Taborda (Argentina) (Female Superfly
26/09/2015 TBA
Mariana Juarez (Mexico) Internat.)
03/10/2015 TBA,
Abel Gevor (Germany)
(Youth) Lightheavy
Paata Aduashvili (Georgia)
Germany
10/10/2015 Munich,
James Kraft (Germany)
(Youth Middle
Ramazi Gogichashvili (Georgia)Intercont.)
Germany
Rolly Sumalpong (Philippines) (Youth) Lt. Fly
12/10/2015 Tokyo,
Ken Shiro (Japan)
Japan
Andrzej Fonfara (Poland) (International) Lt. Heavy
16/10/2015 Illinois,
Nathan Cleverly (United Kingdom)
USA
17/10/2015 TBA,
AJ Faizy (United Kingdom) (Youth Light
Qasim Niaz (United Kingdom) Intercont.)
Germany
Matthew Macklin (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Superwelter
17/10/2015 West Midlands,
Jason Welborn (United Kingdom)
United Kingdom
Sam Eggington (Uinted Kingdom)
(Internat. Welter
17/10/2015 West Midlands,
Frankie Gavin (United Kingdom) Silver)
United Kingdom
22/10/2015 Tokyo,
Momo Koseki (Japan)
(Female) Atom
Ayaka Miyao (Japan)
Japan
24/10/2015 North Rhine-Westphalia,
Cecilia Braekhus (Norway) (Female) Welter
TBA
Germany
04/11/2015 Kazan,
Alexander Povetkin (Russia) (Silver) Heavy
Robert Helenius (Sweden)
Russia
Olanrewaja Durodola (Nigeria) (Silver) Cruiser
04/11/2015 TBA
Dmitry Kudryashov (Russia)
11/11/2015 West Flanders,
Delfine Persoon (Belgium) (Female) Light
Maiva Hamadouche (France)
Belgium
11/11/2015 Victoria,
Anthony Mundine (Australia) (Silver) Superwelter
Charles Hatley (USA)
Australia
12/11/2015 Washington D.C.
Javier Flores (Puerto Rico) (USNBC) Welter
Jaime Herrera (USA)
USA
Shannon O´Connell (Australia) (Female Feather
21/11/2015 Melbourne,
Dayana Cordero (Colombia) Silver)
Australia
28/11/2015 California,
Martha Salazar (USA)
(Female) Heavy
Laura Ramsey (USA)
USA
28/11/2015 California,
Melissa McMorrow (USA) (Female Fly
Juan Ocampo
Mexico
TBA
Enrique Lopez
Mexico
TBA
Laurentino Ramirez HF Promotions
Craig Hubble
Juan Luna
Mexico
TBA
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TBA
TBA
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Robert Smith
TBA
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TBA
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Patrick Cusick
TBA
Jerrold Tomeldan Hubert Minn
Phlippines
OK HI, USA
TBA
TBA
Zanashir Taznaa
Mongolia
TBA
Yuji Fukuchi
Japan
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Mauro Betti
TBA
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Marco Sandoval
Mexico
TBA
OK
Mauro Betti
OK
Jill Diamond
OK
TBA
Juan Ramon Guanzon Robert Bridges
Hisa Furokawa
Golden Boy Promotions
Oscar De La Hoya
Promociones del Pueblo
Oswaldo Kuchle
Matchroom Sport
Eddie Hearn
O.R. Promotions
Osvaldo Rivero
Zovi Boxing
OK Liu Gang
Zovi Boxing
Liu Gang
TBA
Mike Culcay
Matchroom Sport
Eddie Hearn
Matchroom Sport
Eddie Hearn
Matchroom Sport
Eddie Hearn
Distrito Box
Alberto Cabral
TBA
Luigi Olcese
TBA
TBA
USA
TBA
Paul Clemit
United Kingdom
TBA
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Ferdinand Estrella Malcolm Bulner
Zovi Boxing
Philippines
Australia
OK Liu Gang
TBA
TBA
Zovi Boxing
Liu Gang
TBA
TBA
Promociones del Pueblo
Oswaldo Kuchle
TBA
TBA
Boxu Potts
Amanda Potts
TBA
TBA
World Rank Boxing
John Canterberry
TBA
TBA
TBA
Victor Zavalza
TBA
TBA
12 Rounds Promotions
Alain Vanackere
TBA
TBA
Promociones del Pueblo
Oswaldo Kuchle
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
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Petkos Box-Promotion
Alexander Petkovic
United International Promotions
Ryuta Kato
Warriors Boxing
Leon Margules
V.I.P. Boxing
Scott Wood
Matchroom Sport
Eddie Hearn
Matchroom Sport
Eddie Hearn
Ohashi Promotions
Hideyuki Ohashi
K2 Promotions
Thomas Loeffler
World of Boxing
Alexey Stashkov
World of Boxing
Alexey Stashkov
TBA
Filiep Tampere
Big Time Boxing
Brian Amatruda
Roc Nation
Eric Bottjer
TBA
Lynden Hosking
TBA
Blanca Gutierrez
TBA
CECILIA COMUNALES CONQUERED THE WBC
INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE
Uruguayan, Cecilia Comunales defeated
Milagros Tejada, to win the WBC International
female super lightweight title on points, with
scorecards of 98- 92 and two 100-90
Comunales showed determination,
concentration and a great progress, in
defeating the Dominican fighter who had
earned her challenge to this vacant title by
winning 8 of her last 9 bouts.
Comunales decalred after the fight “ I am really
happy, I feel wonderful. Since the very first
round I looked for the fight and it was really
beneficial to win by points rather than a KO. “
With this victory, Comunales improves her
record to 13 victories with 8 KO´s and just one
defeat.
Matthysse was on her bicycle and backpeddled with fleet footwork throughout, but
would spring forward and there were frequent
clashes of heads. She also spent more time
tying Mrdjenovic up in clinches and punching
at short range. Mrdjenovic appeared to land the
cleaner text book punches. but Matthysse did
have her moments. There were some furious
exchanges late in the fight which repeatedly
had the crowd on its feet.
After ten rounds were completed, the Judges
awarded the fight to the Argentinian by scores
of 96-94 – Samuel Conde Lopez (Puerto Rico),
Gustavo Padilla (Panama) 98-92, and Stanley
Christodoulou (South Africa) 97-93.
In what turned out to be a rough and tumble
affair, Argentina’s Edith Soledad Matthysse (147-1,1 KO) won the WBC female featherweight
title on Saturday night in Caseros, Buenos
Aires with a ten round unanimous decision
victory over Canada’s Jelena Mrdjenovic (35-91, 19 Kos).
Matthysse, trained by her brother Lucas, came
out with fury in the opening round but was
quickly shut down by Mrdjenovic’s high guard
and stern jab. The Canadian used her superior
skills to back the Argentinian up and came
forward for the duration of the bout utilizing
her authoritative lead left.
SOLEDAD
MATTHYSSE
IS THE NEW WBC
FEATHERWEIGHT
CHAMPION
IN A FIGHT OF EXPERIENCE VS
YOUTH, ESMERALDA MORENO
DEFEATS JESSICA NERY PLATA
IN WBC ELIMINATORY BOUT
WBC light flyweight Champion in recess,
Esmeralda “Joya” Moreno defeated Jessica
Nery Plata by unanimous decision in a WBC
light flyweight eliminator fight.
In a fight of experience Vs youth, Moreno who's
eight years old than her twenty year old
opponent, imposed her greater ring smarts,
bringing it to bear against Nery Plata, winning
by scorecards of 96-94, 98-92 and 97-93.
Nery had her moments and caught Moreno with
some long, hard accurate rights. But in the
second half of the fight, Moreno moved up into
an intense higher gear and her sheer
insistence couldn't be matched by the
youngster. With this victory, Esmeralda
becomes the official challenger of WBC light
flyweight queen, Ibeth "Roca" Zamora.
Yazmín "Rusita" Rivas left a clear mark of
superiority, defeating Kandy "Rubia" Sandoval,
in a successful defence of her WBC
bantamweight championship.
"Rusita" didnt have an easy night of it, against
a tough, hungry and ambitious Sandoval, who
showed great spirit.
However, the experience and skills of Rivas
imposed over Sandoval, were telling factors,
indicated in the Judges´scorecards of : 96-94,
96-94 and 97-93.
It was a clear but uncomfortable victory for
Rivas, who was obliged to work hard
throughout.
YAZMIN RIVAS DEFENDS HER
WBC BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE
THE FIGHT
WE WILL
A fight for the ages, happened on August
21st, 1981, at the most important boxing
venue of that era, the Sports Pavilion of
the Caesar´s Palace Hotel in Las Vegas.
At this iconic venue, the greatest
Champions of Mexico and Puerto Rico,
Salvador Sanchez, the then WBC
featherweight Champion, and the super
bantamweight Champion Wilfredo
Gomez. It was total outright war from
moment one, and those there, instantly
realized it'd never go the distance!
NEVER
FORGET!
The passion that boxing generates, was
not only coursing though the veins of the
fans who attended that Arena, but also
among the two mentioned Nations,
coastline to shore. It was a matter of
national pride.
Gomez was knocked down in the first
round after receiving a hard right hand.
He wasn't that badly hurt but none the
less this moment of drama, sparked great
excitement in all fans. Wilfredo got back
up, and so typically of his style and
immense bravery, he went straight back
to war throwing powerful punches in
bunches. He was absolutely determined
to jealously preserve and conserve his
undefeated record.
And that’s how they continued to and fro,
that is, until round 8, when Salvador
managed to land some of his best
punches in thudding combinations,
sending Wilfredo back to the canvass, but
this time he was outpunched and
overwhelmed.
Total pandemonium! A
devilishly difficult
situation for the fighter
from the Island, who
s o m e h o w a n d
incredibly got back to
h i s f e e t , b u t
swaying...visibly and
obviously unsteadily,
and the third man in the
ring, Filipino Carlos
Padilla, halted the fight.
At the point of the
stoppage, the three
Judges had Salvador
ahead.
Heroes
vs
LeGends
By Jill Diamond
A Marine NEVER leaves a wounded
colleague on the battlefield, and in that
very spirit plus traditon of valor beyond
bravery, the US Armed Forces and
others do everything possible to help
Wounded Warriors, so WBC Cares is
very proud, to have been invited to
participate in the Welcome Back
Project: Heroes vs. Legends Softball
Game at Sanctuary Island, New
Jersey.
A star lineup of participants
participated. USNBC Champ, Boyd
Melson, Capt. in the Army Reserves,
who Jill Diamond of WBC Cares,
brought along to play on the Heroes
Team, and former Red Sox player,
Tony Valhovic who played with the
Legends.
A memorable competitive and also fun
game, following which everyone was
presented with a Championship Medal.
Jill commented: " beautiful day, ending
with an informal dinner, friendship and
hopes for winning next year!
Boyd thanked everyone for making the
charity softball game raising money for
Wounded Warriors, a tremendous
success, saying: " Thank you guys for
taking the time out of your schedule to
let us regular folk have such a good
time competing against you in softball
to raise money helping do God's
work. Had the UFC, MLB, and NFL all
represented on the LEGENDS team."
He also said: " HEROES TEAM, are all
Purple Heart Awardees, having been
injured in combat. Thank you guys for
what you have done to help protect our
Country, as well as the World, and for
letting us play on your team!
"Just met this wounded warrior who
now competes as a Para-Olympian
and is assigned to WCAP (the Army's
World Class Athlete Program) just like I
was when I was on Active Duty. This
dude can run 100 meters in 11.9
seconds! And he does it with a
prosthetic leg. Absolutely incredible!"
TIME TO
SAY GOODBYE.
By Juan Ignacio Pereyra
In boxing history, many decisions have
concluded in great victories but also in great
failures.
professional debut in that same year against
Tunney Hunsaker. It started an eighteen
year professional,career.
Some of these decisions were related to the
complicated time of saying goodbye. This
moment usually comes when the boxer has
to end his career due to a physical condition,
a personal problem, age or having no more
reasons to fight. These are real difficult
times for the boxer and these times are
usually delayed, often offering still great
performances, but in other cases only
receiving unnecessary punishment.
At the beginning he had important fights
against Henry Cooper, Floyd Patterson,
George Chuvalo. In 1964 he was the
youngest Champion in all boxing history,
winning the world heavyweight title against
Sonny Liston.Ten years on, he had an epic
war against George Foreman. There were
battles against Ken Norton, Leon Spinks
and a terrible and dramatic trilogy against
Joe Frazier.
This has been the case with Erik Morales,
Oscar De La Hoya, Roy Jones Jr., and
Bernard Hopkins. Bernsrd, last year aged
49, earned the record for being the Oldest
fighter holding a world title .
Muhammad Ali began his debacle in 1979,
prior to his return against Larry Holmes and
after a frustrated “last fight” he decided to
return without hearing the recommendation
of his close circle. Years and years of
battles, where boxing didn’t offer the
security that exists now, left Ali with
troubles. It is also known he used to have
hard workouts, allowing his sparring
partners to throw heavy blows to the body in
order to strengthen resistance, a practice
that was not approved by doctors. Freddie
Pacheco, one of his main doctors,
confirmed that his preparations were very
extreme.
But what does it really take for a boxer to
take the decision of keep boxing? I think of
Muhammad Ali.
This case is undoubtedly the most important
to analyze due to the legendary career that
the King of Boxing had. In his amateur
career, when he was still known as Cassius
Marcellus Clay, he began boxing at 12
years old, winning his first amateur title at
14. He then conquered a gold medal in the
Olympic Games in 1960. He made his
After his second bout against Norton in
1976, Pacheco recommended Ali to retire
from boxing, but he
ignored his words.
Pacheco unveiled the
diminished physical
condition of the boxer
prior to the fight with
Spinks. He stated that
his reflexes were slow, it
was obvious that rivals
easily land punches on
him and that his speech
h a d b e c o m e s l o w,
symptoms of a brain
injury.
With this diagnosis, he
still decides to fight in
1980 and he faced Larry
Holmes, losing by TKO in
the tenth round. Ali's
physical condition was
deplorable, but why did
he still want to continue
boxing?
It is said that the main
cause was an economic
one. Ali had many debts.
He had been ripped off
and had little money, due
in part to some bad
investments. He always
denied this, alleging to
have lingering hunger to win a fourth world
title. He returned again and for the last time
in 1981. His opponent was Trevor Berbick,
27 years old, who had been defeated by
Larry Holmes.
The fight was held in Nassau, Bahamas,
because in the United States, there was't
any Athletic Commission approving the
battle because of the physical shape of Ali.
For diminishing doubts he had some
medical examinations to confirm his good
health, which went well. Yet, the result was
evident and proved by Berbick, who
defeated him by unanimous decision in 10
rounds.
Almost three years after retirement, Ali was
diagnosed in September 1984 with
Parkinson's, a chronic neurodegenerative
disease that eventually leads to a
progressive disability, as a result of the
destruction of neurons, for reasons that
even now are currently unknown. One of his
doctors, Dr. Martin Ecker, commented that
he must acquired Parkinson during his
career due to the repeated hard blows to his
head, denying that it was inherited. In fact,
Ali shown to have some problems with his
reflexes after after losing his crown against
Larry Holmes in 1980. In addition, his
speech had become slower and he showed
unexplained tiredness.
Still, there are diverse opinions that don’t
confirm that boxing is the cause of his
condition. Boxing boxing back then is not
was not what it is today. Thanks to our dear
Don Jose Sulaiman and to the World Boxing
Council, there have been developed
medical studies and measures to protect
boxers, such as the reduction of 15-12
rounds, the implementation of 4 ropes in the
ring or also the 30, seven days and twenty
hours pre weigh in to monitor the weight
but also and vitally, the health of boxers.
It is also estimated that Ali may had an early
neuronal degeneration and boxing
accelerated the symptoms. Over the years,
the manifestations of the disease have
advanced, but with the help of his wife,
Lonnie Williams, he has valiantly fought
against this disorder, acting as an example
and inspiration for the people who are
similarly suffering with this illness. Lonnie
says Ali has not been depressed with his
condition .Ali has has a very active life. And
he has also helped at numerous charity
events.
The fundamental question is...even
knowing the condition he was, why Ali
continue to step into the ring? What was
the cause?
These questions can be applied to too many
fighters who have continued when they
should have concluded. I think the biggest
cause to continue doing something that still
hurts, is not economic, nor the search of
glory, I think that the main reason is a
human condition, “Doing what you love the
most”. Love involves thousands of feelings
as the passion and pride, a fighter who loves
sport will continue to do it until the very last
minute he or she can.
Sometimes this happens without fighters
being aware of their limits and their human
limitations. Love can Oblige fighters to
make these sacrifices. Love leads to a
personal and internal battle. A battle seeking
redemption.
Many boxers had to fight against this
paradox. While so many have suffered,
some others have enjoyed the glory, but
at the end of the day, whatever the result
is, each boxer will fundamentally have to
decide to continue...or retire.
Deontay
Wilder
Knowing a
Champion
After conquering the world title defeating
Bermane Stiverne on January 17th at the MGM
Grand of Las Vegas, Nevada, Deontay Wilder
stands as a proud champion of the most
prestigious boxing organization, the WBC.
He is a fighter with a great punching power,
debuting as pro on November 15th, 2008
defeating Ethan Cox by KO in the second round.
The current WBC heavyweight king has a record
of 34 victories with 33 KO´s. And NO defeats!
The fighter from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, got into
boxing by accident after his daughter was born.
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Wilder conquered
the bronze medal in the heavyweight division. It
was the only medal that the US delegation won in
this discipline.
1.- When was the first time you put the boxing
gloves on?
The first time I put boxing world on was back in
2007 after my daughter was born
2.- What are your goals in the sport?
My main goal in the sport is to become the
undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the
world
3.- Name 5 of your favorite boxers
Joe Louis, Evander Holyfield, Muhammad Ali,
Lennox Lewis, Tommy Hearns
7.- How can you describe yourself inside the
ring?
I'm a straight out monster in the ring but a very
intelligent, smart and patient monster. I wait for
it! Wait for it! Then Boooom Goodnight!!
8.- What kind of music do you like?
I like all kinds of music, really if it sounds good
I'll listen to it
9.- Your favorite meal is…
Pizza
10.- If you wouldn’t be a boxer, what would you
liked to be?
Either a football or basketball player
4.- Do you have a ritual or a good luck charm
that you use before getting into the ring?
The only ritual I can say I do before each fight
is pray. I have an individual prayer in which I
pray for myself as well as my opponent and I
have a team prayer.
11.- Do you were afraid of something during
your childhood?
I hate snakes
5.- Which is your favorite punch?
Left hook Right Hand
12.- Do you have any hobbies?
I love motorcycle and tattoos
6.- Against who you would like to fight?
Vitali Klitschko
13.- Favorite color…
Red
14.- How boxing has
change your life?
Boxing have changed my
life so much, I'm able to
support my family
unbelievably, I go where I
please and can buy what
me or my kids want but all
glory belongs to God,
without him none of this
would be possible.
15. - What does it means
to you having conquered
the Green and Gold belt?
Having the WBC Belt
means a lot to me. I
represent it very well. I can
say my name is with all the
other greats that have had
this belt so I go in the
history book for Eternity
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Yet another victory in his upcoming fight will
numerically bring Floyd Mayweather level to Rocky
Marciano’s 49-0 record, with Floyd’s legend already
anchored in the bedrock of history.
Much more rough hewn in blockbuster style, Rocky
punctuated the best punchline ending to a world title
fight courtesy of “Suzy Q.” While Floyd is top bracket
for superlative style, gloriously confirming, underlying
and proving beyond any doubt, the boxing maxim of
hit without being hit. Pinpoint accuracy and shoulder
rolls, rather than rolling thunder.
Paradoxically Floyd’s greatest test under fire came
against the fearless and fearsome Diego “Chico”
Corrales. On that night, even though his hands were
sore and smarting, Floyd not only outsmarted Diego,
he also fought through searing pain, to drop him five
times, pruning the taller man’s flourishing undefeated
record, after obliging Diego’s corner to threw in the
towel.
From a famly of boxers, including his Trainer Uncle
Roger- a world Champion, who had two bruising,
losing brushes with Julio Cesar Chavez, boxing is the
only job Floyd has ever known. So, he’s honed,
polished and burnished his vocation/profession, to
excel beyond the boundries of Grand Master, edging
on to the threashold of uncharted territory.
But…there have been fights in his career, where even
Floyd has been up against it. One which comes to
mind, is the first encounter against Jose Luis Castillo
who outweighed him by a whopping nine pounds on
fight night. But the even more serious factor, was a
torn rotator cuff in Floyd’s left shoulder which
hampered him and obliged him to switch more often
than not to southpaw.
Characteristically in the return, the rugged Castillo
was mastered, matriculated and outmanoeuvered. A
similar case with rough and tumble Marcos “Chino”
Maidana.
Shane Mosely who’s talented and hard hitting in his
own right, and with his own right, painfully caught
Floyd twice in quick succession during round two, and
the great one’s knees kinked, momentarily swaying
him. Annoyed at showing human frailty by
descending from Mount Olympus, Floyd escaped and
ascended, only to return and punish Shane.
There was the peach of a fight against Oscar De La
Hoya which ended in a split decisión, but a loss for
Oscar, who was attacking, only to be countered by a
high octane welter of accurate punches as he kept
moving in.
Five years or more in the making, for many the fight
with Manny was not as exciting as they had hoped.
Yet it was a shutout victory for Floyd, who applied the
Field Marshall’s baton with adroit adeptness.
Oh…and yes, it’s the richest fight in history…until the
next mega boxing clash somewhere and probably
some way down the yellow brick road.
I really hope that Floyd calls it a day at 49 fights, with
nothing left to prove. All that glitters isn’t gold and the
Midas touch can tranform into a petrifying curse.
The other day at the sports club which I attend, I found
an exquisite bracelet on a rather remote bench. Its
intertwined copper and gold hue shone so brightly,
with stingrays of temptation, in the glowing
descending sunset.
It was long past the time the offices had closed, so I
took it home, and polished it some more, until it was
radiant. A piece of jewellery that one lady had lost, it
would have been a lovely present for my Lady. But of
course, although I coveted this marvel, I’d found it and
it was never mine to keep. With a heavy heart, but a
lighter conscience, I handed it in the very next day.
Although Floyd can always keep his WBC belts won in
five weight categories, his Gold Belt and the Emerald
belt, which he brilliantly earned and DIDN’T just
happen upon, he won’t be reigning Champion or
Pound for Pound Monarch forever.
As he himself says, he must and he will relinquish his
belts to give others the chance to shine. And Floyd
must retire, sooner rather than later. Saying this is
appreciably easier than doing it, given his
accomplishments. But boxing up there in the ring,
living on the edge within its cornerposts, is a
passing parameter of life.
Perhaps a solid silver rather than a slither of a
trophy could be hammered, fashioned “ore” even
vulcanized, depicting Father Time with his sythe.
It could be presented as an accolade, but also as
a warning to a fighter who reaches 49 victories…
and NOT out. Because by then, he/she should
be wise enough to have grasped that the
opponent that no one can mow down is:
minutes, hours, days and years, which
conieve and combine into ageing code
combinations, that can’t be held back or
cracked.
The choice of silver for such a trophy is only
fitting. This beautiful metal, in some ways
matches a boxer’s mettle. It has to be
constantly polished or it’ll dull and tarnish.
A Silver reminder of a Golden Era. Professionally, it all started on October 11th 1996.
Only Floyd knows exactly when to call time!
By James Blears
Boxing is experiencing a resurgence in
the UK, we currently have 7 recognised
World Champions and 2 interim
champions from the various governing
bodies. The sport is in the healthiest
state it has been since the CalzagheHatton era and with no less than four
television channels broadcasting
professional boxing (Sky, Boxnation,
Channel 5 and most recently ITV) we are
in a state of plenty.
The big question that follows is who is
our next World Champion going to be?
The answer may lie in the Super
Middleweight division which is laden
with Great British prospects.
Callum Smith, Martin Murray and Rocky
Fielding are three Brits occupying spots
in the top 12 WBC ratings, rated 2nd,
11th and 12th respectively. Of the three,
Callum Smith appears to have the
brightest future with an unblemished 17
fight record and tipped by many in the
business to go all the way. His upcoming
British title fight against no. 12 rated
Rocky Fielding will surely capture the
imagination with both men being heavy
hitters and hailing from Liverpool!
Fielding brings his own 21 fight
undefeated record so will not be there to
make up the numbers and has a real
chance of upsetting the Smith
bandwagon. The winner of that fight will
almost certainly be in line for a shot at
the WBC title, the loser will still be in a
position to come again.
That leaves Martin Murray, tough as they
come and a seasoned campaigner.
Murray was unlucky enough to be
awarded title shots against two of the
most formidable middleweights of the
last decade. His controversial loss over
a fading Sergio Martinez and his brave
stoppage defeat to GGG will almost
certainly earn him another shot now he
has stepped up in weight but only time
will tell if we have seen the best of Martin
Murray.
Arguably the strongest chance of a new
British world champion comes in the
form of 'Saint' George Groves, currently
in the mandatory position following the
upset victory by Las Vegas based
Swede Badou Jack over Anthony Dirrell
in April. The way is now paved for the
'Saint' to take his third shot at a world
title, rumoured to be taking place on the
undercard of Floyd Mayweather's 49th
fight on 12th September. The champion
is not undefeated, neither is he invincible
however he does know how to dig into
the trenches and fight hard for 12 rounds
as he showed us against Dirrell. Groves
may draw inspiration from Jack's only
career defeat that occurred last year via
1st round TKO at the hands of Derek
Edwards when he was badly shaken
after two heavy knock downs.
We know from Groves' first encounter
with Carl Froch that he can start fast and
is heavy handed especially early on.
There are question marks around his
stamina and ability to take a punch but
Groves is savvy enough to be aware of
this and will no doubt be working on a
tactical game plan that works to his
advantages. Expect him to set a
precedent early on using the jab and
potentially stop Jack in the middle
rounds!
Groves will no doubt feel the pressure
more than most after arch rival James
DeGale claimed a portion of the super
middleweight crown earlier this year. A
potential multimillion pound unification
beckons if Groves can find a way to beat
Badou Jack and claim the Green and
Gold Belt.
Who's Next?
By Jamie Parry & Robbie Oliver
There were not always 17 divisions in professional
boxing, as it all started in a much more
rudimentary fashion, centuries before in places like
Ethiopia and Greece.
Boxing developed to a further extent in England,
but only the heavyweight division. Not all the
fighters were big bruisers, and it was not usual to
see fights between radically different heights,
shapes and sizes.
The primary division was heavyweight, and then bit
by bit, generation by generation and year by year.
the next 16 evolved, following on.
In the XX Century, these divisions
were born:
Light heavyweight: 1903
Flyweight: 1916
Super featherweight: 1921
Super lightweight: 1922
Super welterweight: 1962
Light Flyweight: 1975
Super Bantamweight: 1976
Cruiserweight: 1978
Super Flyweight: 1979
It was on 1867, when the first title middleweight
fight took place, Then it came the welterweights in
1880. After this the lightweights appeared in 1887.
The bantamweight division in 1890 and the
featherweights one year later.
Super Middleweight: 1984
Strawweight : 1986
Cotto and Canelo Promo:
Calm before the
storm!
In Los Angeles, Mexico City, New York
and Puerto Rico, the pair of em were
face-to-face, entertainingly promoting
their slugfest on November 21st at the
Mandalay Bay, in Las Vegas, Nevadaboth cool as a cucumber, calm,
collected, polite and mutually respectful,
saving up the ferocity for Fight Night!
Both are showing us their class with
statements like: “It's an honor fighting
Miguel Cotto. He's a boxing legend.
Without any doubt, this'll be a great
fight. I am fully confident in my own
preparation, in order to defeat him.” So
said Saul "Canelo" Alvarez . Canelo
comes to the fight with 45 victories and
just one defeat.
Characteristically succinct, but sage and
highly perceptive, the WBC
middleweight Champion briefly
commented: “ Saul is a great fighter and
when there are two great fighters in a
ring, the result is a great fight!” Miguel
Cotto arrives to this fight with a record of
40 victories, with 33 KO´s and four
defeats.
With no lull or letup, World Boxing
Council President Mauricio Sulaiman
announces that for this fight a Special
Edition Belt will be presented to the
Winner. Further information will be
released soon. He also
commented that in all
b o x i n g h i s t o r y,
Mexicans and Puerto
Ricans rivalry has
b e e n b e y o n d
a b s o l u t e l y
outstanding. The
template of history
gives us the glorious
examples of:
Salvador Sánchez vs
Wilfredo Gomez and
Julio Cesar Chavez vs.
Hector "El Macho"
C a m a c h o .
C u r r e n t l y. . . . t h e
balance favors the
Boricuas with 55
victories over 47 to the
Mexicans!
Dial WBC for Champions attending
“Digital Town “ in Mexico City
knowledge plus cutting
edge technology far
and wide.
Ring Telmex fighters, former Champions
and current world Champions have
visited Digital Town” of TELMEX,
located on Mexico City's Zocalo Plaza, t
in order to be in touch with droves of
boxing fans and technology wizards.
Received by Team TELMEX and Leticia
Equihua-Public Relations Manager, the
World Boxing Champions arrived in
force. They included Carlos Cuadras,
Pedro Guevara, Zulina Muñoz and
Ibeth Zamora. Great and tremendously
popular former Champions: Daniel
Zaragoza, Ultiminio Ramos, Isaac
Bustos, Pipino Cuevas and Alfonso
Zamora were close at hand. As were
promising fighters Alejandra Jimenez,
Judith Rodriguez, Irma García, Edgar
Jiménez and Julio Ceja, to complete
quite a lineup!
Top of the bill at Digital
Town was the greet
and meet session with
the WBC's host of
Green and Gold Belt
superstars.
This is the most important DIGITAL
event in all of Mexico, and it's taking
place from july 10 to 26. People get the
opportunity of enjoying more than 30
workshops, conferences with
International leaders, digital
experiences and many more attractions.
In this edition of 2015, Telmex, Telcel
and "Carlos Slim Foundation" reaffirm
their commitment of spreading
NVBHOF 3rd annual induction ceremony
Ray Leonard, George
Foreman, Diego
Corrales, Evander
Holyfield, Roberto
"Mano de Piedra"
Duran, plus other
greats of boxing have
become part of it.
The NVBHOF has the
m a i n g o a l o f
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and members of the
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Nevada boxing,
considering also
resident figures who's
outstandingly
contributed to the
boxing industry.
Extraordinary and beloved boxing icons
Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis, Marvin
Hagler, Roger Mayweather, Eddie
Mustafa Muhammad, Johnny "Mi Vida
Loca" Tapia (RIP) Marco Antonio
Barrera and Felix "Tito" Trinidad, joined
elite immortals at the Nevada Boxing
Hall of Fame, after being presented as
new members.
Barrera became the second Mexican
fighter on getting in, while Trinidad, only
after 7 years of retirement, became the
first Puerto Rican fighter in this Hall of
Fame.
Barrera, concluded his glittering career
with a record of 67-7, 44 KO´s. He
conquered world titles at super
bantamweight, featherweight and super
featherweight. He'll forever be
remembered for the fabulous trilogy,
with Erik “Terrible” Morales.
something I didn’t imagine!”
Trinidad, who was a welterweight
and middleweight Champ, thanked for
his induction commenting that this
type of event makes him love the
sport all the more.
“When I was young I thought of this.
As my career was greater and
greater, getting this recognition
become a goal, and that´s why
I must thank life and also boxing
for being able to be here. There are
tears in my eyes."
“This is something I cant believe. I used
to only be proud of having the same
birthday as Muhammad Ali, but now I
will able to say that we were inducted
into the NVBHOF on the very same day,
” Barrera enthused.
During this event, Floyd Mayweather
was presented with the Fighter Of
The Year Award.
“But also, Julio Cesar Chavez has been
always my idol, and being here is a way
of knowing that I tried to follow his steps.
This is something you can’t repeat , it
The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
was established in 2013 and since
then, great figures including: Oscar
dela Hoya, Mike Tyson, Sugar
Carlos Zarate presents his Autobiography
"Exito y Nocaut"
manner outside ring hours, was an all time great
when it came down to the business of fighting.
Ranked all time number one bantamweight
alongside Reuben Olivares by Ring Magazine,
Carlos' dynamite mighty punching career
spanned 70 fights, 66 wins- 63 of them via KO
and just four defeats!
This project started some years back, when
Carlos suffered a heart, was ordered to bed, had
some plenty of time to think and contemplate and
this helped him to start this dream
Success and KO “ is the much awaited and
eagerly anticipated autobiography that former
WBC bantamweight Champion, Carlos Zarate,
wrote about his KO studded ring career and the
titanic fight he won to defeat alcoholism and
addictions.
There has been triumph and the nadir or near
despair, but also the golden thread of a
Champion's sheer determination to overcome all
the odds to triumphantly fight back. And this is
something Carlos wants to share with his many
fans as well as all people.
The man with a winning smile and a gentle
“Writing this book, has been cathartic for me. It
Wayne McCullough Day
The Nevada state has designated July
30th as “Wayne McCullough´s day
”commemorating the 20th anniversary
of Wayne conquering the WBC world
championship.
“ I am honored and also because this
happened at the city which has adopted
me. I'm proud to be recognized for
conquering the green and gold belt. I
want to thank WBC President, Mauricio
Sulaiman, for presenting me with this
recognition," McCullough commented.
On July 30th, 1995, Wayne conquered
the WBC bantamweight crown defeating
Japanese Yasuei Yakushiji, in Nagoya,
Japan.
Few people gave him any possibility, but
that night Wayne proved to have a great
determination, skill and fighting spirit.
McCullough had an amateur career of
more than 300 bouts, more than 100
ko´s and only 10 loses; he also
conquered a Silver belt at the Olympic
games of Barcelona 1992.
During his professional career he built a
record of 27 victories with 18 Kos and 7
loses. Wayne was never knocked out
and he fought against the cream of the
crop including: Johnny Bredahl, José
Luis Bueno, Víctor Rabanales, Daniel
Zaragoza, Erik Morales, Naseem
Hamed, Oscar Larios and Scott
Harrison.
made me shiver but also it
helped me remember the
most beautiful moments of
my life aside from my family
but also through my
beloved sport.
“I so am happy for the
results, and I realy left my
heart here in every single
page. I had the great desire
to let you know and
understand my history and
to help those who are in the
horrible grip of addictions.”
The great Champion who
took time to thank all of his
Family and his Wife Nellie
for helping him win the most
important fight of his life.
Celebration of a Champion
Santiago Tianguistenco in the State of
Mexico, commemorated the thirty third
anniversary of the death of boxing
superstar Salvador Sanchez with honor,
style and pernache.
The beautiful Santa Maria Del Buen
Suceso Church, was packed by
Salvador's family and friends. It was a
huge turnout. A mariachi band played
some jaunty and happy tunes there,
accompanying a constantly growing
procession, to the nearby pine trees
lined cemetery leading to Sal's grave,
where heartfelt tributes were offered,
and wreaths as well as garlands of bright
colored flowers festooned.
Then on to the Civic Center where
Salvador's Family provided lunch for a
multitude. And promising youngsters
competed in nine boxing finals.
It was a tribute and salute to Salvador's
everlasting memory, as an all time great
WBC featherweight Champion and a
sports icon. But also brilliant ray of hope
and progress towards a bright future for
young boxers.
A wonderful day which brought great
pride to Salvador's Mother Maria Luisa
Narvaez De Sanchez. How She, the
Family and this town love him!
An spectacular first invitational amateur
show in Los Angeles
The first LA first invitational amateur
show was organized by Rudy Tellez, Joe
Zanders, USA Boxing President, Mike
Martino, USA Boxing CEO along with
the Alhambra Youth Boxing Club, LA
Sheriff Jim McDonnell along with Tony
Campbell, from UPAC and it was was
sponsored by the World Boxing Council.
More than 160 young fighters showed
their great potential, skills and
technique, but also a great passion and
enthusiasm.
The WBC awarded a special green and
gold belt, manufactured especially and
specifically for the amateur show, as well
as medals- a gold one for the winner
and a silver one for the runner up.
USA Boxing decided who were the 3
boxers that deserved to have the WBC
belts. The winning boxers were:
Christian Parez, aged 10, Christopher
Zavala and Carlos Balderas.
The attendance was much higher that
expected, with participation requests
from boxers of others states. However
this particular edition was for Californian
fighters.
The WBC wants to gratefully thank and
congratulate all the people that made
this wonderful event possible. It was a
magnificent invitational show combining
partnership, sports rivalry and union. We
want to reiterate our support for the
organization and future editions of this
superb and growing competition.
Letters
to the
Editor
1.- What is going to happen with the middleweight
title? Canelo and Cotto will have a rematch or must
the winner face the victor of Golovkin VS Lemieux?
Cotto and Canelo will contest the title on November 21st
and the mandatory challenger will be the winner of
Golovkin vs. Lemieux. There are lots of possible
combinations but we must firstly wait for these results.
Golovkin is fighting on October 17th and the winner will be
WBC interim champion; Cotto is fighting with Canelo on
November 21st and the winner will be the WBC
middleweight world champion. Any other comment or
any other information is pure speculation. We can't know
anything until these fights happen. Then we can and we
will define depending on this. That is what de WBC has
ruled.
2.- Why is Floyd Mayweather allowed to have two
world titles, while other fighters must choose?
The WBC is always on the leading edge and has adapted
to the circumstances, including high tech and today's
situations. Mayweather is a fighter who has become the
most important boxer in the last years. Floyd has also
always been loyal to the WBC. He had the intention of
meeting Jose Sulaiman to address his future, however
this was sadly not to be. The WBC decided to do
everything possible to bring about Mayweather
vsPacquiao. That is why no mandatory bout was ordered
in the welterweight and super welterweight division. This
measure helped to create the conditions to make this fight
happen. Mayweather will be fighting on September 12th
and after that, we will address the status of both divisions.
3.- There are silver, regular, international, diamond,
emerald and emeritus belts in the WBC. Which is the
real world championship belt, and what is the
Hierarchy of all of them?
The WBC recognizes only one World Champion per
division and sometimes, where rules allow it, an interim
Champion, when the Champion is not able to compete.
All the other belts were created to develop talents, by
location or age. The Emerald, Diamond and Gold belt are
exclusive trophies, presented at special fights.
4.- The Diamond title is above the regular champion?
They are different. The world champion is the king
division. The Diamond Champion is presented with this
belt after winning a fight against a rival of his equal
hierarchy- another Champion.
5.- Which Champions will attend the WBC 53rd
Convention?
The WBC is glad, happy and honored to count on the
attendance confirmation of legends Evander Hollyfield,
Lennox Lewis, Tommy Hearns, Marvin Hagler Roberto
Duran, among others. We will very soon release a full list
with further information.