Special belts contested on September 15

The WBC has designed a series of special and unique belts to reward and recognize the fights that have underlined the history of boxing.

The  “Don Adolfo López Mateos” belt, is a zenith recognition that the WBC grants to the fighters who face each other on the two most revered  dates for Mexico, May (Battle of Puebla) and September 16 (Independence Day).

The WBC has worked hand in hand with brilliantly talented Mexican artisans,  who have transformed the WBC belt into wondrous works  of art, each representing the very best of their culture.

Huichol:

This handcrafted Masterpiece was made by Huicholes native people with  the leadership of artist and maestro Luis de la Cruz López, who utilized symbols including moons, suns, trees, labyrinths, spirals, mountains and cosmic oceans that expressing the exquisite harmony of art, religion and customs of the Huichols.

Contested by:

Saúl Álvarez and Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. “Huichol I” / May 6, 2017

Gennady Golovkin and Saúl Álvarez “Huichol II” / September 16, 2017

Chiapaneco:

The “Bats’il Ajaw Belt”, which means “True Hero”, was designed by craftsmen from Chiapas who with each segment sought to print the symbolism of this culture through iconic figures such as the serpent, symbol of the earth and fertility, plus the footprint

Of the jaguar that represents power, strength and courage, the corn symbol of creation, the flower that represents beauty and life and the rhombus as the world.

There are two versions one blank and one where the color blue predominates, as well as details such as corn, jaguar and flowers that are representative vital symbols of the Mayan culture.

 Contested by:

Gennady Golovkin and Vanes Martirosyan “Chiapaneco 1” / May 5, 2018

Gennady Golovkin and Saúl Álvarez II “Chiapaneco II” / September 15, 2018

Maya

This belt has had two versions, but in both the Maya belt represents the leadership of the jaguar warriors in search of fame, honor and glory  in the eyes of Kukulcán, the deity that represents air and water. Two of the most fluid elements in nature, involving the dance that takes place inside the boxing ring. A belt that symbolically represents the eighteen centuries of the Mayan Culture in the Year of the Mayas.

 Contested by:

Saúl Álvarez and Daniel Jacobs “Maya I” / May 4, 2019

Tyson Fury and Otto Wallin “Maya II” / September 14, 2019

Mazahua

A wonder of popular art from the State of Mexico. The culmination  of synergy between Mexican design and embroidery that shows the harmony based on the love and affection of the family, diversity, the future, joy and motivation to serve. The center of the belt is formed by an obsidian mirror from Teotihucán. It symbolizes a smoking reflection that carries among its attributes Tezcaltlipoca, emblem of its warrior dedication, fortress for battle and symbol of night power.

Thanks to the incorporation of elements of nature, spirited by imagination and the capacity for interpretation, to stylized designs of plants, flowers, animals, birds, reptiles, human and mythological figures, recreating universal conceptions of beauty, freedom, strength, harmony , life, death, birth and many other concepts linked to the cosmogony of the indigenous peoples of Mexico. This ornate belt is a symbol of the greatness and cultural diversity of the State of Mexico and the entire unified country.

The WBC Mazahua belt for May 2020 should have been presented  to the winner of the fight between the Mexican Saúl Canelo Álvarez and the British Billy Joe Saunders, in Las Vegas. But  as we all know  the world stopped and paused all sporting activities, which were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, this belt was dedicated to the Heroes of Humanity, as a recognition from the pandemic that has changed the world. We will FOREVER remember all those who fought with their hearts and every ounce of brave endeavor, to save many lives, with dignify, inspiring faith and hope within all of us.