The World Boxing Council Introduces “WBC Champion Essentials”

A new program aimed at preserving the long-term safety and well‐being of fighters around the world both on and off the ring

The World Boxing Council kicked off the month of December with a brand-new program as it launched an initiative called “WBC Champion Essentials”. This program takes great strides in helping fighters all over thrive off the ring just like they succeed on it with the involvement of WBC Boxing University, WBC Cares and WBC BoxMed.

The concept of the program is as simple as it is vital: Providing the tools for fighters to organize themselves in the form of a checklist that provides them advice and resources on subjects such as financial well-being, mental/physical health and navigating today’s social media landscape.

“I would like to express our gratitude to the Texas Boxing Commission (TDLR) for joining the WBC in our inaugural ‘Champion Essentials’ program,” WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman said. “This initiative aims to look after the well-being of fighters around the world, which is always a priority for the World Boxing Council.”

The first “Certificates of Completion” were given out last week before the highly anticipated card headlined by Isaac Cruz and Lamont Roach, which showcased two outstanding champions in a hard-fought battle that ended in a majority draw decision and Cruz retaining his Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title.

Cruz and Roach, who displayed his certificate proudly along with his mother, received their certificates before their fight. Cuba’s own champion Erislandy Lara, who also prevailed in his own title defense on Saturday night in Texan soil, proudly posed with his diploma as well.