The WBC Boxing Grand Prix Silver Champions

The participants of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix are fighting for glory and for career-changing prizes, in the first world championship of its kind, organized by the World Boxing Council, and the rewards are enormous.

The ultimate aspiration is to win the José Sulaimán trophy, a tribute to the lifelong dream of the late Great WBC President, Don José Sulaimán, who for years yearned to organize a boxing world championship. Today, his son and current WBC President, Mauricio Sulaimán, has transformed that dream into glorious reality.

In addition to the prestige, the champions of the tournament’s four divisions—featherweight, super lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight—will receive prize money exceeding $250,000, a financial boost that can prove decisive in their careers.

However, the most valuable prize may be the opportunity to compete for the silver title in their division. Those who manage to be crowned silver champions, will take a gigantic step toward their final goal: becoming Green and Gold Absolute Champions.

But reaching that level is exacting. Who are these silver champions?

Featherweight

Nathaniel “Nightmare” Collins, from Scotland, won his silver title in 2025.

On May 24 in Glasgow, he defeated Lee McGregor after sending his opponent to the canvas three times in the fourth round, prompting McGregor’s corner to throw in the towel.

Collins will defend his belt against Spain’s Cristóbal Lorente on October 4.

The Scotsman maintains an undefeated record of 17 wins, 8 of them by knockout.

Super Lightweight

Dalton “Thunder” Smith has defended his silver title twice.

He obtained it in 2024 by knocking down José Zepeda with a right to the body.

Dalton will seek to take the super lightweight world title from the current champion, Subriel Matías, on November 22. Matías recently won the 140-pound belt.

Smith has an undefeated record of 18 fights with 13 knockouts.

Middleweight

Bilal Jkitou has held the 160-pound silver title since last year.

On December 21, he defeated Mexico’s Juan José Durán by unanimous decision.

The 32-year-old Frenchman has been a Mediterranean middleweight champion and Francophone super welterweight champion under the WBC.

His professional record is 20 wins and 2 losses, with 8 knockouts.

Heavyweight

Lawrence “Sauce” Okolie was crowned silver champion on December 7 of last year after knocking out Hussein Muhamed in the first round.

The former cruiserweight world champion was a co-main event in the Usyk vs. Dubois fight card, where he successfully defended his silver belt against Kevin Lerena, the bridgerweight world champion.

Okolie has a record of 22-1 with 16 knockouts.

The champions mentioned are current as of August 11, 2025, and are subject to change