{"id":175922,"date":"2026-02-11T09:58:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/sulaiman-a-doce-rounds-un-fabuloso-tributo-de-hijo-a-padre\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T09:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:59:46","slug":"sulaiman-a-doce-rounds-a-fabulous-tribute-from-son-to-father","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/sulaiman-a-doce-rounds-a-fabulous-tribute-from-son-to-father\/","title":{"rendered":"Sulaiman A Doce Rounds – A Fabulous Tribute From Son To Father"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sulaiman A Doce Rounds – A Fabulous Tribute From Son To Father<\/b><\/h2>\n

A presentation forever memorable in Salon Baalbek, Centro Libanes in Mexico City, as World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman, officially launched the book he has written about his beloved Father Jos\u00e9 Sulaiman, Lifetime WBC President of the WBC, entitled Sulaiman A Doce Rounds.<\/p>\n

Unanimously elected WBC President in 1975, The first and decisive action of Don Jos\u00e9, was to expel Apartheid South Africa. Years later President Nelson Mandela invited the WBC to hold a Convention there, personally thanking Don Jos\u00e9 for his support during the bleakest times interlaced with the most challenging hours.<\/p>\n

Some very great Champions were at this event. Carlos Zarate, Humberto Chiquita Gonz\u00e1lez, Daniel Zaragoza, Rey Vargas and his parents, Jackie Nava, Miguel Angel Gonz\u00e1lez, Lulu Juarez, Marilyn Badillo and her father. A filmed message from Julio Cesar Chavez who smiled as he remembered that Don Jos\u00e9 always called him\u2026Mi Campion, also vitally and crucially helping Julio Cesar to overcome drug addiction and in so doing saving his life.<\/p>\n

Jackie Nava, who made history on May 30th 2005 by becoming the first WBC female World Champion.WBC super bantamweight Champion. In her speech she said it was an honor to attend this so special event. To speak about Don Jose\u2019s incredible history, strength and family.<\/p>\n

How Don Jos\u00e9 fought tirelessly, championing women\u2019s boxing and opening doors. She said there is so much talent in women\u2019s boxing, and it\u2019s thanks to Don Jos\u00e9 and Mauricio.<\/p>\n

A heart felt moment and a heart rending tribute from Daniel Zaragoza, who said boxers are eternally grateful to Don Jos\u00e9 from changing the final weigh in to twenty four hours before the fight, rather than the hunger pangs and thirst agony of the same day. So, full re-hydration is now thankfully and mercifully here.<\/p>\n

With his five title defenses Daniel earned enough to put his children through university. Daniel said Don Jos\u00e9 gave him options, opportunities and was always a steadfast friend. This was a supreme moment and the highlight of the evening. You could have heard a pin drop\u2026. before thunderous applause and a standing ovation. Greatness.<\/p>\n

A brilliant film of Pepe Sulaiman beautifully cataloging the twelve phases of his Father\u2019s extraordinary life. The achievements are legendary and they form huge pillars, supporting the foundations of the modern era of boxing, which prioritizes the boxer as the paramount number one consideration. One of the greatest changes was reducing world championships from fifteen to twelve rounds. Literally a life saver.<\/p>\n

And on a personal note, the love, kindness and warmth of Don Jos\u00e9 and Dona Martha. Together they created a family of four sons, two daughters and a host of grandchildren. But also a Green and Gold Family, which is approaching two hundred nations, with tens of thousands of members.<\/p>\n

Lucy Sulaiman, who said her father\u2019s historic changes and improvements to the rules of boxing took Herculean work, for which he fought so hard. Also a beautiful and happy family where it was possible to learn so much. Don Jose\u2019s work meant much travel, so he especially loved his home and his presence is always felt plus cherished.<\/p>\n

She also said: \u201cBoxers were his brothers and sisters. He was so proud of them and we are so proud of him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mauricio who completed this literary love and homage to his magnificent father, continues the dreams, inspiration and betterment, which Don Jos\u00e9 planned. In executing and accomplishing it, he is also introducing his own ideas and initiatives, learned and instilled by his mentor, his teacher\u2026his father. The next steps.<\/p>\n

Mauricio said how emotional to be amongst some many wonderful and loyal friends including such great champions. Mauricio himself writes a Sunday Column each week, cataloging the events of a rapidly developing and evolving boxing world. In it he introduces himself as the son of Jos\u00e9 Sulaiman. He ends it with an anecdote of Don Jos\u00e9. The instances of wit, laughter, the gift of friendship, kindness and most of all\u2026caring.<\/p>\n

Mauricio recalls his dad who always had that winning smile and him being a visionary. He and Carlos Slim creating Ring Telmex which provided grants for young promising boxers. In the first class was a very young Saul Canelo Alvarez, who along with his colleagues, received eight thousand pesos monthly as rent allowance. Don Jos\u00e9 life was dedicated to boxers and for their benefit, before, during but also after the glory years.<\/p>\n

This is more than a book, but as Hector Sulaiman once said: \u201cDon Jos\u00e9 was more than a man.\u201d<\/p>\n

What a tremendous privilege to be at this event to honor, applaud and remember with respect but also deep affection, an all time great of Boxing. A colossus and a giant with a warm smile and a kind as well as constant character imbued and infused with marvelous love of life.<\/p>\n

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