A Duel with Dual Significance: Badou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian II

Former world champion Badou Jack and German contender Noel Mikaelian will meet again on December 13th at the Ace Mission Studios in Los Angeles, in an anticipated rematch for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Cruiserweight title.

Both fighters previously faced off in May of this year, when Jack won by majority decision in a close contest held in Saudi Arabia. That bout left mixed feelings and ignited interest in a second part, which will finally materialize before the end of the year.

This fight will be part of the event “Championing Mental Health presents: CMH 2 – Rematch Season”, with the WBC Cruiserweight World Championship once again on the line.
The winner of the contest will not only take the prestigious Green and Gold Belt of the WBC, but also the “Championing Mental Health” Belt, honoring strength that goes far beyond the ring.
The Championing Mental Health Belt is a special award created by the WBC to recognize and promote awareness about mental health in sports and society. Its purpose goes beyond sporting achievement; it seeks to honor the strength and courage of boxers who have fought for or advocated for this issue.

Symbolism and Purpose

1. Honor for Inner Strength: The belt celebrates mental and emotional resilience, understanding that an athlete’s toughest battle often occurs outside the ring.
2. Awareness and Dialogue: The main objective is to break the stigma associated with mental health issues. By being contested in major events, the belt uses the global boxing platform to start conversations about the importance of asking for help and taking care of psychological well-being.

This belt is part of a broader WBC effort, which includes programs to educate fighters on managing stress, depression, and the importance of psychological support, ensuring that the champion in the ring is also a champion outside of it.