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On June 28, Oman established itself as a new focal point for boxing in Western Asia, hosting an event that combined professional and amateur fights in a night of outstanding sporting quality. The WBC Amateur took part with three official bouts in Muscat, the capital and most populous city of Oman, reaffirming its commitment to […]

For three days, Tuxtla Gutiérrez became the heart of Latin American amateur boxing. From June 19 to 21, the 2025 “Verde y Oro” National and International Tournament, sanctioned by WBC Amateur and organized by SNEBA Chiapas under the leadership of Monroy González, shook southern Mexico with more than 200 fighters from across the country and […]

Los Angeles opened its heart this past weekend during the emotional and inspiring “Night of Heroes” — a night where solidarity, resilience, and gratitude took center stage. Held at the bustling Commerce Casino, the event brought together LAPD Boxing, TORKLAW, and the World Boxing Council (WBC) in a powerful tribute to first responders who lost […]

The WBC Amateur and Olympic Style Boxing (OSB) Committee has officially confirmed a new structure of weight categories for amateur boxing, marking a significant step in aligning with the latest developments from World Boxing (WB) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This updated framework introduces ten weight classes each for men and women, three more […]

Under the slogan “Say No to Drugs,” amateur boxing became a powerful tool for inclusion and prevention in the capital of Misiones Province. On April 12, Club Huracán in Posadas hosted the event “Say No to Drugs,” a boxing night organized under the WBC Amateur framework, bringing together national and international athletes with a clear […]

On February 15, the sweet science took center stage at the world-class Mohegan Sun Arena (Uncasville, Connecticut, USA), as boxing’s future shared the spotlight with the present. In a dynamic fusion of amateur promise and professional prowess, Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Invitational XII lit up the afternoon before CES Boxing’s Love & War pro card, delivering […]

With the presence of the Municipal President of Nezahualcóyotl, Adolfo Cerqueda Rebollo, the 5th “Verde y Oro” International Amateur Boxing Tournament, promoted by the World Boxing Council (WBC), was successfully held from March 27 to 29 at the Ciudad Jardín Sports Complex. The event featured the outstanding participation of 275 boxers, both national and international. […]

The inaugural WBC Amateur-Africa Boxing Union (WBC-ABU) tournament, concluded in Lagos over the weekend, saw Nigerian boxers win 10 out of 11 bouts decided on the final day of the keenly contested championship. A total of 42 boxers from eight countries across Africa participated in various weight categories at the tournament, held at the Sir […]

WBC Amateur boxing celebrated an extraordinary year in 2024, marked by over 40 events, tournaments, and championships across the globe—from Oman to Uruguay, and Mexico to Kazakhstan. These events showcased the exceptional talent of athletes of all ages, brought communities together, and promoted the growth of amateur boxing worldwide. Such achievements were made possible by […]

The WBC NRW Open Boxing Championship 2024 took place on November 24th in Arnsberg, Germany, and showcased the best of amateur boxing. The event brought together 90 athletes from England, Greece, France, Poland, Germany, Luxembourg, and Norway, offering exciting matches across various weight classes and age groups. The tournament was a resounding success, with fighters […]