{"id":143586,"date":"2025-02-20T15:14:46","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T21:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/?p=143586"},"modified":"2025-02-20T15:30:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T21:30:23","slug":"wbc-president-announces-groundbreaking-boxing-grand-prix-at-beterbiev-vs-bivol-ii-press-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/wbc-president-announces-groundbreaking-boxing-grand-prix-at-beterbiev-vs-bivol-ii-press-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"WBC President Announces Groundbreaking Boxing Grand Prix at Beterbiev vs. Bivol II Press Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>WBC President Announces Groundbreaking Boxing Grand Prix at Beterbiev vs. Bivol II Press Conference<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia \u2013 February 20<sup>th<\/sup>, 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 During the highly anticipated press conference for the Beterbiev vs. Bivol II fight, World Boxing Council (WBC) President Mauricio Sulaiman made a historic announcement: the launch of the Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix. This groundbreaking tournament, a long-held dream of Jose Sulaiman, will be the first-ever Boxing World Cup, designed to discover and showcase the next generation of boxing superstars.<\/p>\n<p>President Mauricio Sulaiman emphasized the crucial support of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh and Dr. Rakan in making this ambitious project a reality.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>This Grand Prix is a testament to the vision and passion of my father, Jose Sulaiman<\/em>,&#8221; stated President Mauricio Sulaiman.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Fourteen months ago, the boxing world has changed due to the arrival of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh season and the leader, his Excellency Turki Alalshikh. When I had the honor to meet Turki Alalshikh, I recognized his passion for the sport and its boxers. When I shared with him my father\u2019s dream, he said immediately, \u2018Let\u2019s make it happen<\/em>.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>With the incredible support and vision of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Dr. Rakan, his team and Sela, we are bringing to life a tournament that will revolutionize the sport and unearth incredible new talent. This is the first ever event in which the young talents are going to have the opportunity to come out from unknown parts of the world to shine through the Grand Prix.<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix will feature:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Four Weight Categories:<\/strong>\u00a0Featherweight, Super Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>128 Athletes:<\/strong>\u00a032 participants in each division.<\/li>\n<li><strong>41 Participating Countries:<\/strong>\u00a0A truly global competition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Five Magnificent Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Held in Saudi Arabia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No Draws:<\/strong>\u00a0Decisive results in every bout.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open Scoring:<\/strong>\u00a0After rounds 2, 4, and 6, providing transparency and excitement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant Replay:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensuring fair and accurate officiating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adding to the prestige of the event, heavyweight boxing legend Lennox Lewis presented the &#8220;Jose Sulaiman Trophy,&#8221; also known as the Flame of Hope, which will be awarded to the Grand Prix champions. This iconic trophy symbolizes the spirit of competition and the pursuit of excellence in boxing.<\/p>\n<p>The WBC Boxing Grand Prix promises to be a landmark event in the world of boxing, offering a platform for emerging talent and delivering thrilling matchups for fans worldwide. Further details regarding dates, venues, and participating athletes will be released in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix will be transmitted via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dazn.com\/wbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dazn.com\/wbc<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-143582 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_3-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_3-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_3-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_3-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_3-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_3-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_3-204x146.jpg 204w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_3-50x36.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_3-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_3-960x686.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_3-945x675.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-143584 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_4-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_4-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_4-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_4-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_4-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_4-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_4-204x146.jpg 204w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_4-50x36.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_4-105x75.jpg 105w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_4-960x686.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Riyadh-Season_WBC_Grand-Prix_4-945x675.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Boxing Grand Prix Announcement during Beterbiev VS Bivol II Press Conference.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OqzxWUe4ejo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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