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1995.- Miguel Angel Gonzalez from Mexico, defended the WBC lightweight title defeating American Lamar Murphy by majority decision, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was controversial and after the result, both corners unwisely traded punches. The Referee was Mitch Halpern and the Judges were Omar Mintun, Dalby Shirley and Daniel Van de Wiele
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1997.- Argentinian Marcelo Dominguez defended the WBC cruiserweight championship, defeating tough challenger Akim Tafer by UD in 12 rounds. The fight Was at the La Palestre in LeCannet, France. The Referee was Richard Steele. The Judges were Rudy Ortega, Daniel Van de Wiele and Terry O'Connor AUGUST 17
1991.- “Terrible” Terry Norris defended the WBC super welterweight crown, defeating Brett Laly by TKO in the first round, in San Diego, California. All over and out, at two minutes and 40 seconds, when Referee Rudy Ortega halted the action. The Judges were Stuart Kirshenbaum, Sid Rubinstein and Dick Young.
Seguro Popular San Luis Potosi and the WBC highlight The Noble Art
AUGUST 8: Seguro Popular San Luis Potosi in association with the World Boxing Council has officially presented the "Boxing for You" program. |
Wilder is building up to a Fury
AUGUST 8: WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, remains bullishly confident that Tyson Fury will come on down and get into the ring with him, if he manages to defeat his next opponent READ MORE... |
The tale of a high brow return for "Zorrita" Soto... after a pause
AUGUST 8: At the Plaza Pueblo Antiguo in Ensenada, Baja California, former world champion Humberto "Zorrita" Soto, returned to the ring defeating ex World title contender, Edgar Puerta. READ MORE... |
Jackie Nava tees up for ten to reach elevenses with "Barby"
AUGUST 8: At the still very spritely 38 years of age, Jackie Nava wants a fanfare triumph coronation, to crown a highly successful boxing career. READ MORE... |
ESPN inaugurates multi functional Sports Spaces in Xochimilco
AUGUST 8: Community leaders, local residents and youth gathered in Mexico City`s Xochimilco, for the opening of a new multi-functional sports panorama, dedicated to the local community READ MORE... |
Jose Sulaiman Boxers Fund, cycle 2018-2019
AUGUST 8: World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman and the Board of Governors, are proud to cherish and honor the legacy of the Lifetime WBC President Don Jose Sulaiman, by supporting the heroes of the ring, who`ve fallen on hard times. READ MORE... |
Carlos Cuadras figures a risky fast track towards WBC bantamweight title
AUGUST 7: Former WBC super flyweight champion, Carlos Cuadras was at the WBC`s "Coffee on Tuesday," discussing and figuring out his upcoming fight on August 18 against READ MORE... |
Barby" ready to Bamboozle Japanese power puncher
AUGUST 7: Linked by phone with the WBC, female bantamweight champion, Mariana "Barby" Juarez confidently stated that this Saturday night she will win a resounding victory READ MORE... |
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