{"id":161272,"date":"2025-08-15T13:39:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T19:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/?p=161272"},"modified":"2025-08-15T13:39:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T19:39:24","slug":"epic-boxing-tournaments-in-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/epic-boxing-tournaments-in-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic Boxing Tournaments in History"},"content":{"rendered":"

Epic Boxing<\/span> Tournaments<\/span> in<\/span> History<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The world of boxing<\/span> today is in<\/span>credibly dynamic, with established stars domin<\/span>atin<\/span>g the rin<\/span>g and a new generation of talent strivin<\/span>g \u00a0to make their mark.<\/p>\n

The sport is constantly active, with fight cards happenin<\/span>g all over the world, and new promoters and busin<\/span>ess models are reshapin<\/span>g the landscape.<\/p>\n

Throughout the history<\/span> of boxing<\/span>, there have been excitin<\/span>g tournaments<\/span> that have thrilled fans with electrifyin<\/span>g matchups. Here’s a look back at some of them:<\/p>\n

Don Kin<\/span>g Heavyweight Tournament<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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This was a series of fights held between 1986 and 1987 to crown the undisputed heavyweight champion. Produced by HBO Sports and promoted by Don Kin<\/span>g, the series culmin<\/span>ated in<\/span> Mike Tyson becomin<\/span>g the undisputed champion, solidifyin<\/span>g his status as the best heavyweight on the planet at the time.<\/p>\n

Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in<\/span> history<\/span> as he conquered the WBC championship knockin<\/span>g out Trevor Berbick in<\/span> November of1986, aged just twenty.<\/p>\n

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Tyson defeated Bonecrusher Smith to capture the WBA title on March 7th<\/sup>, 1987 at Las Vegas Hilton, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

In<\/span> the fin<\/span>al fight to become UNDISPUTED \u00a0Mike Tyson defeated IBF champion Tony Tucker by decision on August 1, 1987, at the Las Vegas Hilton.<\/p>\n

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MEXICO MULTIVISION TV NETWORK \u00a0“Cin<\/span>tur\u00f3n de Oro” (Gold Belt)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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This was one of the most important, visionary tournaments<\/span> in<\/span> Mexico, servin<\/span>g as a platform for many young talents to get noticed and even go on to become world champions.<\/p>\n

It was a significant yearly tournament of 4 and 6 round fighters in<\/span> the Mexican boxing<\/span> circuit, and win<\/span>nin<\/span>g the belt was a major accomplishment and a steppin<\/span>gstone to bigger fight cards.<\/p>\n

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Its last edition was in<\/span> 2014; \u00a0This tournament produced notable future world champions, namely Israel V\u00e1zquez, Cristian Mijares, Juan Carlos Salgado, Miguel V\u00e1zquez, Rodrigo Guerrero, Pablo C\u00e9sar Cano, Jos\u00e9 Antonio Aguirre, Isaac Bustos, Julio Z\u00e1rate, Gamaliel D\u00edaz, Adri\u00e1n Hern\u00e1ndez, Sammy Guti\u00e9rrez, and Mois\u00e9s Fuentes, among others.<\/p>\n

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Showtime Super Six Super Middleweight\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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This was an in<\/span>novative and ambitious professional boxing<\/span>tournament held from 2009 to 2011. Organized by \u00a0Showtime television network in<\/span> association with Sauerland Event, its goal was to determin<\/span>e the best boxer in<\/span> the super middleweight division.<\/p>\n

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The tournament featured the best boxers in<\/span> the division at the time: Andre Ward (USA), Carl Froch (UK), Mikkel Kessler (Denmark), Arthur Abraham (Germany), Andre Dirrell (USA), and Jermain<\/span> Taylor (USA).<\/p>\n

The fin<\/span>al matched the two top names who remain<\/span>ed consistent throughout the tournament. Andre Ward defeated Carl Froch, demonstratin<\/span>g his domin<\/span>ance and superiority at 168 pounds.<\/p>\n

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World Boxing<\/span> Super Series<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Launched in<\/span> 2017, this professional boxing<\/span> tournament was designed to unify titles and crown an undisputed champion in<\/span> several weight divisions. The win<\/span>ner took home the Muhammad Ali Trophy and the prestigious WBC Diamond Belt.<\/p>\n

Seasons and champions:<\/p>\n

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  • Season 1 (2017-2018):<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    o\u00a0 Cruiserweight: Oleksandr Usyk became the undisputed champion of the division by defeatin<\/span>g Mairis Briedis and then Murat Gassiev in<\/span> the fin<\/span>al, unifyin<\/span>g all four belts.<\/p>\n

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    o\u00a0 Super Middleweight:\u00a0Callum Smith emerged as the champion after beatin<\/span>g George Groves. (WBC DIAMOND)<\/p>\n

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    • Season 2 (2018-2019):<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      o\u00a0 Bantamweight:\u00a0Naoya “The Monster” In<\/span>oue showed his domin<\/span>ance by win<\/span>nin<\/span>g the tournament defeatin<\/span>g Nonito Donaire. (WBA, IBF, WBC) in<\/span> a classic for the ages.<\/p>\n

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      o\u00a0 Super Lightweight: Josh Taylor solidified his status as one of boxing<\/span>‘s biggest stars by defeatin<\/span>g Regis Prograis. (WBA, IBF, WBC DIAMOND BELT)<\/p>\n

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      o\u00a0 Cruiserweight:\u00a0Mairis Briedis won the tournament in<\/span> its second season by defeatin<\/span>g Yuniel Dorticos. (IBF)<\/p>\n

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      RIYADH SEASON WBC Boxing<\/span> Grand Prix<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Organized by the World Boxing<\/span> Council (WBC) and supported by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Saudi Arabia’s Min<\/span>ister and Chairman of the General Entertain<\/span>ment Authority;<\/p>\n

      A sin<\/span>gle-elimin<\/span>ation format with global representation with 128 fighters in<\/span> the featherweight,\u00a0super lightweight, middle and Heavyweight divisions\u00a0. The grand prize is the Jos\u00e9 Sulaim\u00e1n Trophy, named in<\/span> honor of the organization’s historic and legendary President. The event serves as a showcase for future stars of the sport, as win<\/span>ners will have the opportunity to compete for the silver title in<\/span> their respective divisions along with tremendous\u00a0economic\u00a0earnin<\/span>gs\u00a0and other assets.<\/p>\n

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      Grand Prix In<\/span>novative Rules<\/p>\n

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      • Fights are 6 rounds.<\/li>\n
      • Open scorin<\/span>g after the second and fourth rounds.<\/li>\n
      • No draws, the implementation of the WBC Enhanced Scorin<\/span>g system to serve as tie breaker.<\/li>\n
      • A 30 second buzzer before the end of each round to in<\/span>crease the fight’s in<\/span>tensity.<\/li>\n
      • In<\/span>stant replay to avoid controversy and unjust rulin<\/span>gs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The Quarterfin<\/span>als took place on August 13th at the Kin<\/span>gdom Arena in<\/span> Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

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