By Boxing Bob Newman
Against all odds, the WBC has marched forward to hold their 59th annual convention on home turf in Mexico City next week.
The event will take place at the elegant Intercontinental Presidente Hotel in the city’s beautiful Polanco district. Arrivals will begin Sunday, November 14th, with the convention closing and departures on Friday November 19th.
While there are a sizable number of delegates expected, roughly 600, a virtual platform will also be available for those who cannot attend.
The opening ceremonies will take place at the Arroyo Restaurant where lunch will be served.
Many champions past and present will be present including Larry Holmes, Pipino Cuevas, Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, Carlos Zarate, Julio Cesar Chavez, Lupe Pintor, Erik Morales, Oscar De La Hoya, Bernad Hopkins, Mike Tyson, Emanuel Navarrete, Jackie Nava, Mariana Juarez, Tyson Fury, Andy Ruiz, Errol Spence and many more.
Of course, there will be meetings along with fun on the agenda, discussing rankings, mandatory defenses, reports from regional bodies, Ring Officials workshop, a WBC Cares visit and all manner of the business of boxing.
The Registration desk for the convention will be open from November 13 at the Hotel Presidente.
To register online use the following link: https://wbcregister.com/
For reservation information at the host hotel: https://wbcboxing.com/hotel-presidente-intercontinental-sede-de-la-convencion-anual-59-del-wbc/
The whole WBC family is ready to receive you in Mexico City. However, we don`t want anyone to miss out on out great celebration, so our Convention this time will also be virtual for those who cannot attend.
Agenda (subject to change): https://wbcboxing.com/mailing/2021/agenda/AGENDA-CONVENTION-59-MEXICO-CITY-2021.pdf
Any questions or suggestions, please write to the following email: wbcconvention@wbcboxing.com
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