November 2025 – WBC Activity
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The World Boxing Council has received official notification that Chantelle Cameron has decided to vacate her WBC Super Lightweight World Title
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Board of Governors has voted to lift the suspension imposed upon boxer Ryan Garcia. The decision comes after a successful and properly documented process that has been thoroughly evaluated.
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WBC Cares and Riyadh Season Unite to Feed 100 Children in India: A Call for Global Solidarity
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The seventh Annual Amateur Tournament of the Federal Police began. The event brings together members from various armed forces from Mexico, as well as , the Banking and Industrial Police, Mexico City Police, and the fireman team.
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A sensational Press Conference was held at the WBC office in Bangkok to present the Convention’s Boxing Show and the Amazing MuayThai Fight to national media outlets.
The World Boxing Council (WBC) reaffirms its leadership in upholding the highest standards of safety and competition within the sport of boxing. In keeping with that mission, the WBC stands by its policy establishing two-minute rounds for women’s boxing—consistent with the ABC Unified Rules and regulations —and supported by findings from a comprehensive clinical study conducted by medical experts.
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Mauricio Sulaimán, recently participated in the event “No está chido” (which roughly translates to “It’s Not Cool” or “It’s Not Right”), aimed at children and teenagers. This program is designed to motivate minors to engage in artistic, cultural, physical, and sports activities.
Los Angeles City Hall glowed in brilliant shades of green and gold, a powerful symbol of hope and unity, as City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, LAPD Officer John Negrete, WBC Cares Ambassador Nancy Rodríguez, and TORKLAW came together to address one of the community’s most pressing challenges: bullying among youth.
At the Mandarin Oriental in Tokyo, Japan, the official launch was held for the fight card “Ring V: Night Of The Samurai.” It will star the sensational Japanese fighters Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani. They will headline a fight card that will take place on December 27 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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WBC Interim Super Welterweight Champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. reaffirmed his explosive power by stopping Erickson Lubin just 1:30 into the second round at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Subriel Matías and Dalton Smith presented Their upcoming fight. New York City will be the epicenter of world boxing on Saturday, January 10, 2026, when Puerto Rican WBC Super Lightweight World Champion Subriel “El Orgullo de Maternillo” Matías (23-2, 22 KO’s) defends his title against the undefeated British contender and number one ranked Dalton Smith (18-0, 13 KO’s).
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Gabriela “Bonita” Sánchez receives Commemorative Belt and rematch officially announced During the traditional Martes de Café conference.
During the traditional Martes de Café, WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán announced the organization’s participation in the “Plan Michoacán for Peace and Justice”, a federal initiative aimed at strengthening social well-being and public safety in the state.
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Former amateur boxing champion and renown international Referee Cory Santos and his Family, represented the World Boxing Council at a Walk for Epilepsy in Nevada.
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Mexican sports leader Pedro Treto Cisneros, renowned for his impact on national baseball, was honored this Thursday with the unveiling of his statue on Manuel L. Barragán Avenue in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The ceremony was attended by WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán, a close friend of the Treto family.
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Our dear friends Steve Morrow and Roland Jankelson passed away
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African boxing delivered a thrilling night of action as the highly anticipated WBC Africa Flyweight Championship bout between Ndabezinhle Phiri and Jackson Chauke concluded with a decisive victory for the young contender, Phiri. The event, held in Johannesburg as a key part of the WBC’s “Year of Africa” initiative
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At San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Christian “Pelón” Islas captured the WBC Youth super featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Colombia’s Christian Villanueva. Mauricio Sulaiman personally presented Islas with the WBC Youth world championship belt at Martes de Cafe.
Victor Cutman attends Martes de Café Victor. He will serve as the cutman for the WBC Boxing Grand Prix finals in Saudi Arabia on December 20, a role he has held throughout the entire tournament.
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In a press conference, Julio César Chávez Jr. confirmed his return to the ring in Mexico, where he will face Argentine fighter Ángel Julián Sacco on January 24, 2026, in San Luis Potosí.
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Statement from Mauricio Sulaimán, President of the World Boxing Council, on the Occasion of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Successful Visit to the United States: “On behalf of the World Boxing Council and the global boxing family, I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the success of his visit to the United States. His leadership continues to inspire and uplift the sport of boxing in ways that are felt across every continent”.
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In a powerful display of community solidarity, The Graff Lab in the Pico Union District, California, hosted a highly successful Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, distributing hundreds of meals, groceries, and essential items to local families.
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The World Boxing Council Super Flyweight Champion, American Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, KO’d the Argentinian and now former world champion Fernando “Puma” Martinez, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The World Boxing Council Light Heavyweight Champion, David “Monster” Benavidez, successfully retained his crown defeating English contender Anthony Yarde by knockout in the seventh round, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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A historic boxing event took place at the beautiful “Feti Borova” Olympic Park in Tirana, Albania, with several International WBC titles on the line
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In the main event of a superb boxing card organized by Teiken Promotions at the Toyota Arena, Takuma Inoue (21-2, 5 KOs) was crowned the WBC Bantamweight World Champion by defeating his compatriot and former kickboxer, Tenshin Nasukawa (7-1, 2 KOs), by unanimous decision. Mauricio Sulaiman was present.
The World Boxing Council (WBC) and its President, Mauricio Sulaimán, joined the global boxing celebration to warmly congratulate the legendary Gennady “GGG” Golovkin on his election as the new President of World Boxing (WB), the international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The World Boxing Council expressed profound sorrow and deepest condolences, following the passing of former boxer and beloved member of the boxing family, Vanes Martirosyan, who lost his brave battle against cancer. During this time, the WBC provided him with support through the José Sulaimán Boxers Fund, an initiative created to help members of the boxing community in times of need.
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Mauricio Sulaiman arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, to continue with the preparations for the 63rd WBC convention.
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WBC Convention Activities Kick Off with Internal Meetings
WBC offers help and assistance to flood ravaged Southern Thailand.
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WBC Initial Ratings Session at the Annual Convention
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WBC Board of Governors First Meeting
The WBC Cocktail: An early chance and a fleeting opportunity, to let the hair down, in the informal and relaxed setting of the traditional and very Welcome WBC Cocktail, on the eve of the Grand Inauguration of the World Boxing Council Convention
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The Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) in Jalisco, Mexico, served as the literary stage for the launch of “Sulaimán a doce rounds” (Sulaimán at Twelve Rounds). This book, an emotional compilation by the current World Boxing Council (WBC) President, Mauricio Sulaimán Saldívar, honors the journey and achievements of his father, the legendary Don José Sulaimán Chagnón
An extraordinary and unique opening ceremony complemented the Sixty-Third WBC Convention and the simultaneous First WBC Muay Thai Convention at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, Queens Park in Bangkok, all commencing to the beat of the drum.
The gala dinner was held within the framework of the annual WBC convention in Bangkok.
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