Author Archive: WBC
Takashi Miura vs Abner Mares in talks for May 3rd
WBC super featherweight champion Takashi Miura (27-2-1, 20KOs) could defend his title against Mexican Abner Mares on May 3rd in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Arena during the card starring Floyd Mayweather. According to Japanese Promoter Akahiko Honda of Teiken Boxing Gym, […]
Maravilla vs Cotto Official
The announcement that boxing fans had been expecting is finally official the great battle between WBC middleweight champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez and Miguel Angel Cotto will take place at the Madison Square Garden in New York on June 7. Cotto, […]
Chávez Jr looks regain the confidence of his fans March 1st
Julio Cesar Chavez is determined to sparkle with a grandstand performance and to justify the confidence of his fans in the keenly anticipated rematch with Bryan Vera, on March 1st in San Antonio, Texas. “I’m excited to return to the […]
Martínez Vs Cotto close to being signed!
Everything is poised for Martinez vs Cotto, with the date set at June 7h, the venue is Madison Square Garden now all they have to do is to…sign the contract! Maravilla’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz, says they’ve accepted Cotto’s demands and […]
WBC officially names Omar Figueroa their lightweight champion
Adrian Broner has been a pride of the WBC, being a former World Youth Champion, a former USNBC Champion, and WBC lightweight world champion. The WBC offered full support to him during his quest to campaign in the welterweight division. […]
The final bell rang… RIP Jose Sulaiman, 1931-2014
Jose Sulaiman will be remembered as a man of integrity, honorability and pure heart. Inspired by his heroes, believed in unbreakable values and principles and lived a life to the fullest and he did it his way, as Frank Sinatra […]
Martínez vs Cotto is almost signed
The eagerly anticipated fight between Sergio “Maravilla” Martínez and Miguel Cotto is close to being signed. It’ll be Maravilla’s defense of his WBC middleweight title and could take place on June 7th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Sampson Lewkowicz, who’s […]
Swansong “Travieso” and hello again Jackie on the comeback trail
Former five time world champion, Jorge Arce will be fighting again on March 8th, and Jackie Nava will be battling on the same card. Not really the shy retiring type, and as impetous as ever, Travieso quipped: “I’d love to […]
March to Monterrey for Erik Morales vs Jorge Páez
Érik Morales confirmed his fight against Jorge “Maromerito” Paez Jr will be March 22nd in Monterrey. “I will establish my training camp in Toluca with my brother Diego, my Trainer Fernando Fernandez and my fitness Coach Raul Robles. I hope […]
WBC RESPONDS TO TYSON FURY’S DEFAMATORY STATEMENTS
It is unacceptable to allow defamatory statements to remain unanswered. The WBC therefore must provide the facts regarding false and defamatory statements made by Tyson Fury. The facts in Mr. Fury’s case are plain and simple: · Hennessy Promotions requested […]
