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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
Estancadas las negociaciones para pelea entre Cotto y Maravilla Martínez
El promotor uruguayo Sampson Lewkowicz dejó entrever que las negociaciones para el combate entre Miguel Angel Cotto y Sergio “Maravilla” Martínez se han tornado un poco difíciles, pero que espera…
Chávez Jr. says 2014 is his year!
After having spent the holidays in his hometown, Culiacán, Sinaloa, Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. is moving to California where he will continue training in Santa Monica, with the supervision of…
Bermane Stiverne vs Chris Arreola for the vacant WBC heavyweight world championship
The WBC Board of Governors has finished its voting procedure to determine the steps to fill the heavyweight world championship after Vitali Klitschko has been confirmed as WBC Emeritus Champion…
Martínez vs Cotto?
The possibility that Miguel Cotto can turn into the first Puerto Rican fighter in conquering world titles in four different divisions is still very much on! Promoter Bob Arum said…