{"id":179183,"date":"2026-03-26T15:44:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T21:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/?p=179183"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T21:44:44","slug":"world-boxing-council-advances-crown-series-main-event-program-with-championship-chain-pendant-for-fundora-vs-thurman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/world-boxing-council-advances-crown-series-main-event-program-with-championship-chain-pendant-for-fundora-vs-thurman\/","title":{"rendered":"World Boxing Council Advances Crown Series\u2122 Main Event Program with Championship Chain & Pendant for Fundora vs. Thurman"},"content":{"rendered":"

World Boxing Council Advances Crown Series\u2122 Main Event Program with Championship<\/strong>
\nChain & Pendant for Fundora vs. Thurman<\/strong><\/h2>\n

WBC President Mauricio Sulaim\u00e1n and Rasheen Farlow, Strategic Partner, Global Brand<\/strong> Strategy and Cultural Partnerships and Creator of the WBC Crown Series\u2122, Continue the<\/strong> 2026 Rollout of Wearable Championship Artifacts for Ma <\/strong>in Event World Title Bouts<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Las Vegas, NV, March 28, 2026 \u2014 The World Boxing Council (WBC), under the leadership of President Mauricio Sulaim\u00e1n, together with Rasheen Farlow, Strategic Partner, Global Brand Strategy and Cultural Partnerships, World Boxing Council and creator of the WBC Crown Series\u2122, today announced the official presentation of the WBC Crown Series\u2122 Main Event Championship Chain & Pendant.<\/p>\n

The piece will be awarded in connection with the WBC World Championship main event between Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman at MGM Grand Garden Arena, promoted by Premier Boxing Champions and broadcast live on Amazon Prime.<\/p>\n

This presentation marks the continuation of the WBC Crown Series\u2122 Main Event program following the inaugural Main Event Chain & Pendant and represents the second official awarding within the 2026 program. The initiative runs across 2026 in alignment with WBC World Championship main event bouts, establishing a consistent ceremonial extension tied to the sport\u2019s most visible championship stages.<\/p>\n

The Crown Series platform was first introduced with the WBC Undisputed Championship Ring at the Canelo \u00c1lvarez vs. Terence Crawford event, which reached over 41 million global viewers.<\/p>\n

The Main Event category builds on that foundation, formalizing a new class of WBC-issued
\nchampionship artifacts designed to exist alongside the belt.<\/p>\n

Purpose and Positioning<\/strong><\/p>\n

The WBC Crown Series\u2122 Main Event Chain & Pendant is issued as a complementary championship distinction. The WBC belt remains boxing\u2019s official in-ring symbol of victory. The Chain & Pendant provides a permanent, wearable representation of that achievement, directly tied to the event and preserved beyond the ring.<\/p>\n

As part of the 2026 program, this structure introduces a defined ceremonial layer attached to WBC World Championship main events, reinforcing both consistency and long-term significance.<\/p>\n

Design and Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Chain & Pendant was commissioned for this championship event and executed using materials aligned with modern luxury standards.<\/p>\n

Pendant specifications include:<\/strong>
\n10-karat white gold
\nVVS1 diamonds
\nPendant dimensions 3 x 2 inches
\nApproximate total carat weight 19.2
\nTotal stone count 866
\n244 round diamonds
\n102 baguette diamonds
\n520 emerald stones<\/p>\n

The pendant is paired with a custom 10-karat white gold ice link chain, designed for both presentation and long-term wear.<\/p>\n

Fabrication of the Chain & Pendant was executed by Bite Club LLC in accordance with WBC Crown Series design specifications and approval standards.<\/p>\n

Crown Series Platform<\/strong><\/p>\n

The WBC Crown Series\u2122 is a licensed platform created by Rasheen Farlow in his official role within the World Boxing Council. It establishes a formal framework for championship artifacts issued under WBC governance.<\/p>\n

The Crown Series Main Event program is active across 2026 and aligned with WBC World Championship main event bouts as part of its structured rollout.<\/p>\n

All Crown Series artifacts are issued as complementary distinctions and do not replace the WBC
\nchampionship belt.<\/p>\n

Event Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman<\/strong>
\nWBC World Championship Main Event
\nMarch 28, 2026
\nMGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
\nPromoted by Premier Boxing Champions
\nLive on Amazon Prime<\/p>\n

About the World Boxing Council (WBC)<\/strong>
\nThe World Boxing Council is one of the most recognized sanctioning bodies in professional boxing, representing 176 countries and having crowned over 595 champions. The WBC is committed to the advancement of boxing, fighter safety, and global development of the sport.<\/p>\n

MEDIA CONTACTS<\/strong>
\nWorld Boxing Council \u2013 Media Relations
\nMart\u00edn Bater<\/p>\n

Martin Bater Creative Services for the WBC
\nmartinbaterpr@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Jose Antonio Arreola
\nWBC Communications
\njaasulaiman@wbcboxing.com<\/p>\n

Interview and Commentary Requests Rasheen Farlow<\/p>\n

Strategic Partner, Global Brand Strategy and Cultural Partnerships \u2013 World Boxing Council Creator, WBC Crown Series\u2122<\/p>\n

For interview requests, please contact:
\nChristina Fonseca
\nphillypublicist@gmail.com
\nDirect: (267) 670-2757
\nJeweler Media Contact \u2013 Bite Club LLC
\nAlicia Gooding
\nC.O.D.E.
\nalicia@thecodeofnyc.com
\n(862) 435-5129
\nInterview and media opportunities<\/p>\n

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