Homage to an Icon: “Sulaimán in Twelve Rounds”

“Sulaimán in Twelve Rounds” (“Sulaimán a Doce Rounds”), written by Mauricio Sulaimán Saldívar, is not merely a biography; it is a profound and moving journey into the heart of the man who transformed the world of  boxing: Don José Sulaimán.

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This book is structured as a poignant tribute that reaches beyond sporting achievements, offering a historical chronicle, a celebration, and a personal confession about the patriarch of the Sulaimán family and Lifetime President of the World Boxing Council (WBC).

Heraldo Media Group honored José Sulaimán’s legacy by selecting this as the first work published by Heraldo Ediciones. The book succeeds in articulating Don José’s multiple dimensions: the world-class sports leader, the tireless reformer who fought for the safety of athletes, the loyal friend, and the beloved patriarch.

The narrative structure, divided into twelve rounds, is no accident. It is a nod by the author, Mauricio Sulaimán, to one of the most significant changes his father imposed: the reduction of championship bouts from 15 to 12 rounds, a measure that has saved countless lives in the ring. It also symbolizes that Don José’s life was a constant fight, but not against an external adversary, but against injustice, discrimination, abuse of power, institutional negligence, and the systemic violence that so many boxers have suffered for decades.

“Sulaimán in Twelve Rounds” is a must read for any boxing enthusiast and for those seeking inspiration in the life of a leader who used his influence to protect the most vulnerable.