Busy WBC activity in July 2024

The fight schedule of the World Boxing Council gathered pace and in July, with some memorable events and thrilling fights.

July 30

The WBC and the Secretary of Citizen Security of Mexico announced the Second José Sulaimán Chagnón Boxing Tournament.

July 28

Former champion Tony Harrison, was recognized for his great social work. In his gym he is in charge of training young people in exchange for maintaining good grades in school. His gym also serves as a shelter and haven for children, guiding them away from the streets. Youngsters are not the only people Tony has helped, as he has sponsored food collection campaigns for families in his community. For his kindness, dedication and service to his community.

July 27

Claressa Shields made history by being crowned WBC heavyweight champion, after knocking out former champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse, at the beginning of the second round, at the Little Caesar Arena in Michigan.

A great card was held in Tlaxcala, Mexico, Miguel “Alacrán” Berchelt defeated Colombian Jeremy Triana. Israel “Azulito” Ramírez successfully defended his NABF super bantamweight title for the first time, knocking out Venezuelan Edixon Pérez. Marilyn Badillo retained her WBC international flyweight title.

July 26

WBC Cares Mexico and Boys and Girls Club Present Successful Summer Course.

With the attendance of girls and boys from some invited schools in Tlaxcala, former champion Jackie Nava gave a memorable motivational talk.

With the Secretariat of Welfare as its headquarters, teacher María Estela Álvarez Corona, head of the secretariat, welcomed DEA Agent Rocky Herron, who made those present reflect on the harsh reality and terrible consequences of drug abuse and the detrimental effects it can have not only on the consumer but on the people around them.

July 22

Tlaxcala and the WBC presented a Massive Fitness Boxing Class

July 20

With a powerful left straight to the body, champion Junto Nakatani successfully defended his World Boxing Council bantamweight crown for the first time, stopping the Filipino challenger Vincent Astrolabio in the first round.

Chantelle Cameron won the World Boxing Council interim super lightweight title by defeating Elhem Mekhaled by majority decision at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

July 19

On a historic night that marked the return of elite boxing to the iconic Poliedro de Caracas, Venezuelan Carlos “Triple C” Cañizales was proclaimed the WBC Silver Light Flyweight Champion winning a close fight against the brave Mexican Ivan Garcia.

July 18

A seminar for ring officials held by the World Boxing Council in Caracas, Venezuela, was a great success, with the support of Juan Carlos Pelayo, Hector Afú, Nicolas Hidalgo and the Venezuelan Boxing Commission.

July 14

Sulaiman Segawa defeated Ruben Villa by unanimous decision at the Pearl Theatre of The Palms Resort Casino, winning the WBC Silver Featherweight Title

The WBC Featherweight Champion, Australian Skye Nicolson, successfully defended her title by defeating Dominican challenger Dyana Vargas by unanimous decision.

July 12

The President of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaimán, presented a Green and Gold Belt to the Ministry of National Defense, in recognition of its tremendous contribution to sports and physical culture.

July 11

The Lennox Lewis Foundation’s annual free youth training camp held in Jamaica was a marvelous success.

July 9

WBC Cares Mexico, led by Christiane Manzur, signed an alliance with Boys & Girls Club CDMX/EDO MEX, which will allow both organizations to strengthen efforts to promote benefits to various vulnerable groups in the metropolitan area.

July 6

Brazilian Robson Conceicao became the new super featherweight champion of the World Boxing Council, by defeating former champion O’Shaquie Foster via split decision.

At the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, American Ricardo Sandoval won by technical knockout in the tenth round against Puerto Rican Ángel “Tito” Acosta.

American Shakur Stevenson retained his WBC lightweight title by defeating Artem Harutyunyan by unanimous decision.

July 4

In a great experience of reaching out to young people, Rodolfo Vargas of TV Azteca Deportes together with Mauricio Sulaimán, President of the WBC, participated in the Sports Summit 2024 held in Mexico City.

July 3

25 years of legalized women’s boxing in Mexico was commemorated and celebrated.

July 2

Lorena Cuéllar Cisneros, Governor of the state of Tlaxcala; and the President of the WBC Mauricio Sulaimán, inaugurated the Green and Gold Museum in Tlaxcala.