The most important boxing event of the year, the 2023 World Boxing Council annual Convention will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 12-17 November….a magical event requires a Magic Man!

One of the all time great champions who will join us and be greeted with open arms, is “The Magic Man” Antonio Tarver

Antonio Tarver was born in 1968. He is a proud former WBC Champion of the World, plus having thespian distinction of representing boxing on the popular Rocky Series as Mason Dixon in the boxing film “Rocky Balboa” starring alongside Sylvester Stallone himself.

Tarver is known as the Magic Man for his important features inside the ring. His rivalry with Roy Jones Jr. is one of the most spectacular, significant  and memorable modern boxing era.

The organizers and people of Uzbekistan are thrilled, proud and honored to welcome the entire WBC family and show the world that it is a fantastic and hospitable country ready and enthusiastic to  host a memorable extravaganza. They can`t wait to greet The Magic Man, who will be spellbinding!