“Sulaimán a Doce Rounds”: The Legacy of the Man Who Transformed Boxing is Now on Sale

The worlds of literature and sport intertwine to welcome an indispensable work: “Sulaimán a Doce Rounds” (Sulaimán in Twelve Rounds). Written by his son and current WBC President, Mauricio Sulaimán Saldívar, this book is not merely a biography, but an intimate and revealing journey into the heart of the man who forever changed the destiny of world boxing: Don José Sulaimán Chagnón.

Published as the debut work of Heraldo Ediciones, under the El Heraldo Media Group label, this publication pays a moving tribute to the Lifetime President of the World Boxing Council (WBC). Through its pages, the author successfully articulates the multiple dimensions of a monumental figure: the world-class sports leader, the tireless reformer, the loyal friend, and the beloved patriarch.

The book’s narrative is masterfully divided into twelve rounds. This structure is no coincidence; it is a direct tribute to one of the most courageous and significant reforms imposed by Don José: the reduction of championship bouts from 15 to 12 rounds. This measure, initially met with skepticism, has proven to be the most important advancement in protecting and safeguarding the lives of athletes in the ring.

Each round also symbolizes the constant struggle Don José maintained throughout his life—not against a physical opponent, but against much more formidable enemies: injustice, discrimination, abuse of power, and the institutional negligence that boxers suffered for decades.

“Sulaimán a Doce Rounds” offers readers a unique combination of historical chronicle and personal confession. Mauricio Sulaimán opens the doors of family memory to showcase a leader who used his position to protect the most vulnerable, inspiring new generations of leaders and athletes to act with integrity and humanity.

This work is a must-read, not only for boxing fans but for anyone seeking inspiration in the life of a leader who made athlete safety and respect his life’s mission.

The book is now available to the public and can be purchased directly through the official Heraldo Ediciones store:

https://heraldoediciones.shop/productos/doce-rounds/