{"id":86622,"date":"2023-01-16T16:45:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T22:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/el-wbc-anuncia-lo-mejor-del-2022\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T07:05:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T13:05:57","slug":"the-wbc-presents-the-best-of-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/the-wbc-presents-the-best-of-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The WBC presents The Best of 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">The WBC presents The Best of 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">2022 was a great year for the world of boxing, during which we saw the fights we wanted, including the largest number of fights for the undisputed championship in the history of the sport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">This is taking a very important step towards the absolute and concise recognition of the best pound-for-pound fighters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">The year was filled with great moments, historic events in arenas around the world, outstanding performances, extraordinary knockouts, brilliant fights, and historic comebacks. Today we recognize, laud and recognize the efforts of our proud champions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Like every year, the WBC had the support plus wisdom of sports fans to decide who managed to select who was The Best of 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">We also take this opportunity to recognize all the nominees and of course all the fighters in the world; you are true heroes and heroines. All of us who are part of the World Boxing Council are deeply proud of all of you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">With respect and admiration, we present the winners for the Best of 2022:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Fighter of the Year:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Tyson Fury<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">The \u201cGypsy King\u201d had a year crammed with great activity. He faced Dillian Whyte in April at a sold-out Wembley Stadium; that night Fury took the victory with a spectacular KO. Subsequently, he faced Derek Chisora for the third time in Tottenham and again, the stadium was completely sold out; Fury got the win via TKO 10.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Naoya Inoue<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Since his debut, the &#8220;Monster&#8221; has maintained performances of the highest level; however, this year activity was simply brilliant. Inoue has an undefeated pristine record, he has conquered three divisions and in 2022 he defeated Donaire and Butler to become the undisputed champion of the bantamweight division.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-86581 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/324260456_1211001442837381_6701417525877104783_n-820x12020\/024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"663\" height=\"828\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Fighter of the Year: Katie Taylor<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">The undisputed lightweight champion made history this 2022. Taylor took the victory via MD against Amanda Serrano at The MSG in a thriller. Subsequently, she faced and defeated the then unbeaten Karen Elizabeth Carabajal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-86589 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20220113-WINNER-FIGHTEROFTHEYEAR-FEM-819x12020\/024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"831\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Trainer of the Year: Derrick James<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Brilliant strategist, hard-working, elegant and classy. He has been in the sport&#8217;s elite for many years now, day by day in the corner of great world champions, including unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. and undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-86597 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20220113-WINNER-TRAINEROFTHEYEAR-819x12020\/024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"833\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">KO of the Year: Deontay Wilder\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">VS Robert Helenius<b class=\"\"><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Former heavyweight champion \u201cBronze Bomber\u201d defeated Robert Helenius with a powerful and impressive right hand at two minutes and fifty-seven seconds of the first round at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CnfTrL-uSsx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Ver esta publicaci\u00f3n en Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CnfTrL-uSsx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Una publicaci\u00f3n compartida de World Boxing Council (@wbcboxing)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">KO of the Year: Savannah Marshall VS Femke Hermans<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Even though she was defeated by Shields in one of the biggest fights in women&#8217;s boxing history at the end of the year, in April Savannah Marshall put together a major defense via an impressive KO over Femke Hermans.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CnfUYfILeBR\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Ver esta publicaci\u00f3n en Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CnfUYfILeBR\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Una publicaci\u00f3n compartida de World Boxing Council (@wbcboxing)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Fight of the Year: Katie Taylor VS Amanda Serrano<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">The first women&#8217;s fight to star in a card at the Madison Square Garden. Many experts consider this battle to be the best in history; Katie took the fight via split decision. Fans are now clamoring for a rematch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-86607 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn4dDzXoAA-osC-820x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn4dDzXoAA-osC-820x1024.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn4dDzXoAA-osC-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn4dDzXoAA-osC-768x959.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn4dDzXoAA-osC-117x146.jpeg 117w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn4dDzXoAA-osC-40x50.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn4dDzXoAA-osC-60x75.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn4dDzXoAA-osC-576x720.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn4dDzXoAA-osC-540x675.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn4dDzXoAA-osC.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Fight of the Year: Juan Francisco Estrada VS Roman Gonzalez III<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">The trilogy between Mexican Juan Francisco Gallo Estrada and Nicaraguan Rom\u00e1n Chocolatito Gonz\u00e1lez turned out to be absolutely supreme once again. Now the advantage is 2-1 in favor of the Aztec. With this victory, Estrada consolidated his reign at super flyweight and even left the door open for a fourth fight between these two gladiators, future members of the Hall of Fame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-86601 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20220113-WINNER-FIGHTOFTHEYEAR-819x12020\/024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"831\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Dramatic Fight of the Year: Jermell Charlo VS Brian Casta\u00f1o II<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">At the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, in a long-awaited tiebreaker fight, Jermell Charlo became undisputed champion at 154 pounds by knocking out Argentine Brian Casta\u00f1o. Both warriors went out into the ring to give everything from the first round and it did not disappoint anyone. Casta\u00f1o got better as the fight went by, but Charlo used his greater distance and intelligence in the ring to successfully counterpunch the Argentine fighter. An accurate concluding power driving blow from Charlo came a few seconds from the end of the tenth round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-86603 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20220113-WINNER-DRAMATICFIGHT-819x12020\/024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"668\" height=\"835\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Dramatic Fight of the Year: Fabiana Bytiqi VS Elizabeth Lopez Corzo<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">In Ferizaj, Kosovo, the undefeated Czech Fabiana Bytyqi retained her Atom title by drawing in a close match with the Mexican Elizabeth L\u00f3pez Corzo. The champion used distance and waist movements well. As the rounds progressed, the Mexican shortened the distance landing punches to the body and head. In the final rounds Fabiana regained control to match the actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-86611 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn5ZUwWIAANQqP.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn5ZUwWIAANQqP.jpeg 544w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn5ZUwWIAANQqP-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn5ZUwWIAANQqP-117x146.jpeg 117w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn5ZUwWIAANQqP-40x50.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn5ZUwWIAANQqP-60x75.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn5ZUwWIAANQqP-541x675.jpeg 541w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Comeback of the Year: Callum Smith<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Smith defeated Mathieu Bauderlique by knockout, getting one of the best knockouts of the year. The Briton dominated the Frenchman at all times and in the fourth round he put him against the ropes and shook him in such a way that his opponent lost strength in legs and hit the canvass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-86605 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn34C9XoAMGzn_-820x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn34C9XoAMGzn_-820x1024.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn34C9XoAMGzn_-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn34C9XoAMGzn_-768x959.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn34C9XoAMGzn_-117x146.jpeg 117w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn34C9XoAMGzn_-40x50.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn34C9XoAMGzn_-60x75.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn34C9XoAMGzn_-576x720.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn34C9XoAMGzn_-540x675.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn34C9XoAMGzn_.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Revelation of the Year: Natasha Jonas<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Jonas had a spectacular year filled with activity with the sole mission of becoming the undisputed super welterweight champion. She defeated Chris Namus in February, then Patricia Berghult and then Marie Eve Dicaire. Right now, she just needs one more belt to accomplish her mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-86585 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20220113-WINNER-REVELATIONOFTHEYEAR-FEM-819x12020\/024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"833\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Revelation of the Year: Jesse Rodr\u00edguez<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">2022 was a great year for Jesse. Considered a top prospect with a 14-0 record, he stepped up to fight instead of Srisaket Sor Rungvisai at the last minute in his title fight against Mexican Carlos Cuadras; against all odds he took the victory via UD. He then faced Sor Rungvisai, dominating him extensively to finally knock him out in the eighth. To close the year, he faced the tough Mexican Israel \u201cJiga\u201d Gonz\u00e1lez and defeated him via UD in what was a wonderful fight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-86617 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn7lUvWYAADvZa-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn7lUvWYAADvZa-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn7lUvWYAADvZa-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn7lUvWYAADvZa-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn7lUvWYAADvZa-117x146.jpeg 117w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn7lUvWYAADvZa-40x50.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn7lUvWYAADvZa-60x75.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn7lUvWYAADvZa-576x720.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn7lUvWYAADvZa-540x675.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn7lUvWYAADvZa.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Prospect of the Year: Angela Nolasco<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">On November 18, Angela made history by defeating Jacqueline Calvo against all odds. &#8220;Chiquita&#8221; never stopped attacking and despite her shorter distance she managed to got into Calvo&#8217;s guard to take a wide, clear and forceful victory over Calvo, who was one step away from competing for the absolute crown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-86587 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20220113-WINNER-PROSPECTOFTHEYEAR-FEM-819x12020\/024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"834\" \/><\/strong><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Prospect of the Year: Nico Ali Walsh<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal elementToProof\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">The grandson of the greatest legend of our sport, Muhammad Ali, Nico made his debut in 2021 and this 2022 he showed that he is ready to write his own history as this year he had 4 fights with 4 wins, 3 of them by KO.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-86613 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn55a0XwAAKYIr-820x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn55a0XwAAKYIr-820x1024.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn55a0XwAAKYIr-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn55a0XwAAKYIr-768x959.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn55a0XwAAKYIr-117x146.jpeg 117w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn55a0XwAAKYIr-40x50.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn55a0XwAAKYIr-60x75.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn55a0XwAAKYIr-576x720.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn55a0XwAAKYIr-540x675.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn55a0XwAAKYIr.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Event of the Year<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-86619 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn89kWXoA09UWV-820x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"664\" height=\"829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn89kWXoA09UWV-820x1024.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn89kWXoA09UWV-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn89kWXoA09UWV-768x959.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn89kWXoA09UWV-117x146.jpeg 117w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn89kWXoA09UWV-40x50.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn89kWXoA09UWV-60x75.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn89kWXoA09UWV-576x720.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn89kWXoA09UWV-540x675.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fmn89kWXoA09UWV.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Katie Taylor VS Amanda Serrano<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Undisputed Lightweight Championship<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Madison Square Garden<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Claressa Shields VS Savanah Marshall + Alycia Baumgardner VS Mikaela Mayer<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Undisputed Middleweight Championship + Unified Super Featherweight Championship<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">O2 arena<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b class=\"\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Tyson Fury VS Dillian Whyte<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Complete World Championship<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span class=\"\" lang=\"EN-US\">Wembley Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The WBC presents The Best of 2022 2022 was a great year for the world of boxing, during which we saw the fights we wanted, including<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> 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