On this Day… January 26th

1959.- Mexican champion Salvador Sánchez Narváez was born in Santiago Tianguistenco. After conquering glory and being the WBC world champion, facing the best fighters of his time, he died in a car accident on August 12, 1982.

2002.- Vernon Forrest retained the WBC welterweight world championship, defeating Californian Shane Mosley by unanimous decision in 12 rounds. The battle was held at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

2013.- Argentine Lucas Matthysse was crowned WBC interim super lightweight champion by knocking out American Mike Dallas Jr. in one round, in a bout that took place at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

2014.- The WBC held the first José Sulaimán Champions Race, a unique event where you can run alongside the greatest boxing legends, plus all proceeds go to charity. This first WBC race was in honor of Don José Sulaimán.

Our friend Jill Diamond, WBC International Secretary and WBC Cares Global President, was born.