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17 January, 2025

Pitbull vs Fierro – A Mexican Civil War

Pitbull vs Fierro – A Mexican Civil War Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is determined to take the lead and snap into action on February 1st at the […]

The WBC joins Nico Ali Walsh’s statement regarding the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act

The WBC joins Nico Ali Walsh’s statement regarding the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act  ALI ACT PRESERVATION ALLIANCE   In response to pending legislation to amend […]

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Takuma Inoue set for first WBC bantamweight title defense

Takuma Inoue set for first WBC bantamweight title defense On May 2, 2026, Tokyo will host a high-level clash in Japanese boxing, as Takuma Inoue defends […]

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Canelo Álvarez returns to school

Canelo Álvarez returns to school Sit up straight and pay attention! Saúl Álvarez has begun a new chapter outside the ring, by booking and resuming his […]

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WBC Activity – March 2026

WBC Activity – March 2026   1 The World Boxing Council takes immense pride in witnessing the continued success of fighters who once competed for the […]

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Jack Johnson: The Galveston Giant Who Conquered the Texas Capitol and finally got Historical Justice

Jack Johnson: The Galveston Giant Who Conquered the Texas Capitol and finally got Historical Justice In the very heart of Austin, Texas, in the shadow of […]

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O’Shaquie Foster Set to Defend His Crown at Home

O’Shaquie Foster Set to Defend His Crown at Home Elite boxing is nearing a return to Houston, Texas—the “Space City”—with a high-level showdown. According to various […]

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Clean Boxing Program: The Risks of Caffeine Abuse in Sports

Clean Boxing Program: The Risks of Caffeine Abuse in Sports The World Boxing Council (WBC), through its Clean Boxing Program (CBP), reaffirms its commitment to athlete […]

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WBC Upcoming Fights

WBC Upcoming Fights The World Boxing Council presents this week’s television agenda, highlighting the premier matchups in international boxing. Stay up to date with the programming […]

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On This Day in Boxing… April 9

On This Day in Boxing… April 9 1984.- Mexico’s Gabriel Bernal captured the WBC World Flyweight Championship with a spectacular second-round knockout of Japan’s Koji Kobayashi […]

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Round 12: Mexico vs. Japan, a Historic Rivalry

Round 12: Mexico vs. Japan, a Historic Rivalry By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán In the history of boxing, there are […]

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“Gallo” Estrada and Tenshin Nasukawa face to face in Tokyo

“Gallo” Estrada and Tenshin Nasukawa face to face in Tokyo The atmosphere in the Japanese capital reached its boiling point during the official press conference prior […]

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Estrada shows tip top physical condition at the Teiken Gym in Japan

Estrada shows tip top physical condition at the Teiken Gym in Japan In an atmosphere charged with media anticipation expectation and with the precision of a […]

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The boxing world celebrates the 44th birthday of legend Gennadiy Golovkin

The boxing world celebrates the 44th birthday of legend Gennadiy Golovkin Today, the global boxing community joins together to congratulate one of the most emblematic champions […]

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Boxcast: The WBC president’s perspective on the third man in the ring

Boxcast: The WBC president’s perspective on the third man in the ring The role of the referee is, without a doubt, one of the most critical […]

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Eighth Annual Paul Banke BOXFAM Barbacue

Eighth Annual Paul Banke BOXFAM Barbacue The City of Azusa, Paul Banke and our dedicated partners, cordially invite everyone to attend the 8th Annual Paul Banke […]

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The WBC joins Nico Ali Walsh’s statement regarding the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act

The WBC joins Nico Ali Walsh’s statement regarding the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act  ALI ACT PRESERVATION ALLIANCE   In response to pending legislation to amend […]

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Takuma Inoue set for first WBC bantamweight title defense

Takuma Inoue set for first WBC bantamweight title defense On May 2, 2026, Tokyo will host a high-level clash in Japanese boxing, as Takuma Inoue defends […]

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Canelo Álvarez returns to school

Canelo Álvarez returns to school Sit up straight and pay attention! Saúl Álvarez has begun a new chapter outside the ring, by booking and resuming his […]

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WBC Activity – March 2026

WBC Activity – March 2026   1 The World Boxing Council takes immense pride in witnessing the continued success of fighters who once competed for the […]

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Round 12: Mexico vs. Japan, a Historic Rivalry

Round 12: Mexico vs. Japan, a Historic Rivalry By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán In the history of boxing, there are […]

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World Boxing Council (WBC) Partners with Your ID on Mike Tyson’s Iron Mike Legacy Immersive Experience

World Boxing Council (WBC) Partners with Your ID on Mike Tyson’s Iron Mike Legacy Immersive Experience Mexico City, Mexico & Las Vegas, NV — April 7, 2026 The World […]

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Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada and Tenshin Nasukawa to Clash in WBC Title Eliminator in Japan

Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada and Tenshin Nasukawa to Clash in WBC Title Eliminator in Japan The boxing world sets its sights on the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan, […]

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STATUS OF FRANCISCO “CHIHUAS” RODRIGUEZ, JR. WITH THE WBC

STATUS OF FRANCISCO “CHIHUAS” RODRIGUEZ, JR. WITH THE WBC On July 8, 2025, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (“VADA”) notified Francisco “Chihuas” Rodriguez, Jr. and the WBC […]

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Where to Watch Jack vs Mikaelian

Where to Watch Jack vs Mikaelian Badou Jack and Noel Mikaelian last faced each other on May 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Jack took the title […]

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Where to Watch: Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao

Where to Watch: Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao How do the fighters come into this bout? Mario “Azteca” Barrios enters as the WBC Welterweight World Champion, […]

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Where to Watch: Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois II

Where to Watch: Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois II How do the fighters come into this bout? Oleksandr Usyk enters the ring as the reigning WBC […]

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WBC Cares Arrives in Verona, Italy

WBC Cares Arrives in Verona, Italy The Amazing Muay Thai Festival 2025, taking place in Verona, Italy, from June 25th to June 29th, is far more […]

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WBC CARES: Fighting for men’s health

WBC CARES: Fighting for men’s health During the month of November, the WBC advocates for awareness of men’s health focused upon the issues of prostate cancer, […]

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We WBC Care about Men

We WBC Care about Men Father, brother, husband, friend…. The leading cause of death among men is Heart Disease and it is preventable. Men deserve attention […]

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Ground Transportation: Guide for WBC Delegates Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Where to watch Ortiz vs. Lubin?

Where to watch Ortiz vs. Lubin? Vergil Ortiz became the WBC Interim Super Welterweight Champion on August 10, 2024, when he defeated Serhii Bohachuk in a […]

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Where to Watch Fundora vs Thurman?

Where to Watch Fundora vs Thurman? After an excellent and dominant performance against Tim Tszyu, Sebastián “Towering Inferno” Fundora retained his WBC super welterweight world championship. This […]

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WBC Amazing Muay Thai Festival: Empowering a New Generation of Female Fighters

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Amazing Muay Thai WBC Festival 2025: Building Future Champions, Global Citizens

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Amazing WBC MuayThai Festival: Day 2

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WBC Convention Epilogue

WBC Convention Epilogue Wrapping up all the loose ends, unfinished business and some presentations on the last day of the World Boxing Council Convention in Acapulco. […]

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WBC Gala Dinner with hors d’oeuvres awards

WBC Gala Dinner with hors d’oeuvres awards The World Boxing Council let its hair down for its Gala Dinner of delicious distinction, at WBC 60 Convention, […]

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Hub rub

Hub rub The International Business Hub reaffirms its commitment to boxing at the WBC convention One of the most important events for boxing and for the […]

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The WBC joins Nico Ali Walsh’s statement regarding the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act

The WBC joins Nico Ali Walsh’s statement regarding the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act  ALI ACT PRESERVATION ALLIANCE   In response to pending legislation to amend […]

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Takuma Inoue set for first WBC bantamweight title defense

Takuma Inoue set for first WBC bantamweight title defense On May 2, 2026, Tokyo will host a high-level clash in Japanese boxing, as Takuma Inoue defends […]

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Canelo Álvarez returns to school

Canelo Álvarez returns to school Sit up straight and pay attention! Saúl Álvarez has begun a new chapter outside the ring, by booking and resuming his […]

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WBC Hamburg 2024 Convention Activities Kicks Off with Ratings Session

WBC Hamburg 2024 Convention Activities Kicks Off with Ratings Session The highly anticipated #WBCHamburg2024 Convention is set to take place from December 8th to 14th, 2024, […]

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Choose Your Three Favorite Rumble in the Jungle Artworks! 

Choose Your Three Favorite Rumble in the Jungle Artworks!  Fifty years ago on October 30th, 1974, one of the greatest sporting events in history unfolded and […]

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2019. Cancun, Mexico

2019. Cancun, Mexico

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