{"id":43328,"date":"2020-12-30T09:40:46","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T15:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/2020-en-imagenes\/"},"modified":"2020-12-30T09:43:32","modified_gmt":"2020-12-30T15:43:32","slug":"2020-in-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/2020-in-pictures\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 in Pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"

2020 in Pictures<\/strong><\/h2>\n

2020 has been difficult, and sport in general has suffered an unexpected blow, so we have to understand that we all have to cooperate, be patient, calm and adapt to new situations.<\/p>\n

Despite everything, there have been many positive and worthy things to acknowledge. The World Boxing Council presents 2020 in Photos, with the highlights of the year.<\/p>\n

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“IN MEMORY OF ONE OF THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN HISTORY” -The WBC created a belt to honor one of the greatest basketball players in history, after his \u00a0passing- 1-26-20<\/p>\n

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“THE CROWN OF THE KING – TYSON FURY” – Britain’s Tyson Fury was crowned WBC heavyweight champion by defeating North American Deontay Wilder. – 2-22-20<\/p>\n

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“KEEPING US TOGETHER THROUGH TECHNOLOGY” – The WBC developed the WBC TALKS at the onset of the pandemic, offering more than 150 episodes in English and Spanish, to keep the boxing community together. – 4-1-20<\/p>\n

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“BRAVEST MAN ON EARTH” -Bridger Walker defended his sister from a dog attack and was recognized for his bravery as the WBC Honorary Champion. \u2013 7-15-20<\/p>\n

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“DEFEATING ADDICTIONS” -Ricardo Mayorga fights against his addiction problems with the support of former champion Rosendo \u00c1lvarez in Nicaragua. – 8-7-20<\/p>\n

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“HEALTH CARE HERO ARTWORK BY AUSTIN ZUCCHINI-FOWLER AND THE BELT DISPUTED ON THE SPENCE VS GARCIA CARD” – The WBC pays tribute to the Health Heroes with a belt for the fight Spence vs. Garcia , based on a design by artist Austin Zucchini-Fowler. – 12-5-20<\/p>\n

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“THE WBC VIRTUAL CONVENTION, THE WORLD CONNECTED AND UNITED” – The successful virtual convention of the WBC was carried out with 5,670 registered people from 123 countries, plus the \u00a0participation of 250 champions and great media coverage. \u2013 8-12-20<\/p>\n

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“HEROES OF HUMANITY, THANK YOU FOR KEEPING US SAFE” – The World Boxing Council created the \u201cHeroes of Humanity\u201d awards to recognize all the people who have bravely faced the Covid-19 pandemic, in many cases risking their lives to help and protect others. \u2013 3-29-20<\/p>\n

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“COVID 19 RELIEF FUND, WE ARE IN YOUR CORNER” – The WBC creates the Covid 19 fund, providing support to members of the boxing community in different countries. \u2013 8-31-20<\/p>\n

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\u201cTHE MIRACLE MAN RETURNS TO THE RING, ERROL SPENCE JR.” – Errol Spence Jr. returns to the ring after suffering a serious car accident and defended his WBC title with a great performance defeating Danny Garc\u00eda. \u2013 12-5-20<\/p>\n

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“THE UNBELIEVABLE FIGHTER, JESSICA MCSKILL” -After overcoming multiple challenges \u00a0in her life, Jessica Mcskill becomes the undisputed welterweight champion by defeating legend \u00a0Cecilia Braekhus. \u2013 8-15-20<\/p>\n

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“THE WBC SEEKS TO REACH ALL THE CORNERS OF THE WORLD” – Creation of the Continental Federation of the Middle East of the WBC with the leadership of Amir Khan, an action that will bring great benefits to boxing. \u2013 11-3-20<\/p>\n

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“TWO LEGENDS OF BOXING CLIMB INTO THE RING AGAIN” – Mike Tyson returns to the ring to face Roy Jones Jr. for charity. – 11-28-20<\/p>\n

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“GREAT BOXING TALENT SINGING” – Under the leadership of composer Jose Cantoral, the boxing family came together to sing the WBC anthem \u201cWe are the World\u201d at the close of the 2020 virtual convention – 8-15-20<\/p>\n

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“RECOGNIZING A TRUE HERO OF LIFE” -Jos\u00e9 Santa Cruz receives homage from the WBC, as he has bravely fought against cancer and COVID 19 – 8-14-20<\/p>\n

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“RETURNING TO A NEW NORMALITY” – Creation of Protocol to promote the gradual return of boxing and opening of gyms during the pandemic. \u2013 7-8-20<\/p>\n

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“THE WBC JOINS WITH CHAMPIONS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE” – The WBC creates a campaign to raise awareness about family violence in times of pandemic. – 3-31-20<\/p>\n

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“LEGENDS OF THE RING EXCHANGE BLOWS WITH THE PURPOSE OF HELPING” – Julio Cesar Chavez and Jorge Arce stepped into the ring for the third time with the aim of providing support to those who need it most. \u2013 9-25-20<\/p>\n

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\u201cWBC UNIVERSITY CONTINOUS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS VIA ZOOM FOR JUDGES, REFEREES AND TRAINERS AROUND THE WORLD\u201d – 2020<\/p>\n

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\u201cMAZAHUA 5 DE MAYO AND OTOMI SEPTEMBER 16 CONMEMORATIVE BELTS\u201d \u2013 2020<\/p>\n

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“REMOTE SCORING WHICH WAS DEVELOPED FOR EVALUATION OF JUDGES IS NOW A REALITY WITH JUDGES SCORING FROM TV SCREEN\u201d – 2020<\/p>\n

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\u201cTEOFIMO CONQUERS LIGHTWEIGHT GLORY \u201c – Teofimo Lopez becomes undisputed lightweight champion defeating Vasily Lomachenko. \u2013 10-17-20<\/p>\n

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“RECONNECTING EMOTIONS WITH JOE DISPENZA” – The WBC worked with people deprived of their liberty, under the leadership of Joe Dispenza, an expert in neuroscience and emotion management. \u2013 12-10-20<\/p>\n

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“MAURICIO SULAIMAN RECEIVES ONE OF THE GREATEST SPORTS AWARDS IN MEXICO” -Mauricio Sulaiman, received the National Sports Award in Mexico for his efforts around the development of sport in the country. \u2013 11-20-20<\/p>\n

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“THE WBC REMEMBERS- WE WILL NEVER FORGET THEM” – The World Boxing Council launched the virtual mausoleum with the intention of remembering, honoring and preserving the legacy of those who have left us during these difficult times https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/remember \/remember_eng.html<\/a> \u00a0– 2020<\/p>\n

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“TRIPLE GREEN AND GOLD CHAMPION” – Saul “Canelo” \u00c1lvarez became a triple WBC champion by defeating British Callum Smith. “Canelo” has held the agency’s super welter, middleweight and super middleweight titles. \u2013 12-19-20<\/p>\n

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