Gabriel F. Cordero
493 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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WBC’s Special Undisputed Light Heavyweight Belt is at Stake for Beterbiev vs. Bivol II in Saudi Arabia
Beterbiev (21-0; 20 KO’s) and Bivol (23-1; 12 KO’s) will fight for a very special belt called “Undisputed Light Heavyweight”, and the faces of both appear next to that of Don José…
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WBC announces WBC Women’s Summit on April 2 in Las Vegas
WBC President, Mauricio Sulaiman and the WBC Women’s Championship Committee announce the WBC’s Women’s Summit taking place from April 2nd to 3rd, 2025 at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.…
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WBA belatedly recognizes Panamanian “Buchi” Amaya as honorary world champion after his death
The World Boxing Association (WBA) has posthumously honored former Panamanian challenger Antonio "Buchi" Amaya by declaring him an honorary world champion, recognizing his legacy and contributions to boxing following his passing on…
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Former Panamanian world champion Antonio “Buchi” Amaya, 79
Former Panamanian world champion Antonio "Buchi" Amaya, known as the "Champion Without a Crown," passed away at the age of 79. He had a professional record of 40 wins (10K0s), 22 losses…
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WBC presents Generation 6 and Aztec belts
This Monday, January 27, the World Boxing Council officially presented two new belts in Mexico City: the Generation Six Green and Gold Belt for Absolute Champions and the Aztec Belt to commemorate…
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Don José Sulaimán’s achievements are remembered 11 years after his departure`
José Sulaimán was president of the WBC from 1975 until his death on January 16, 2014, and is considered the main leader in the history of professional boxing and for his social…
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News from the WBC 62nd Annual Convention in Hamburg
Leon Sala of the Carlos Takam Foundation presented a commemorative WBC belt designed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Rumble in the Jungle—the legendary Ali vs. Foreman bout in Zaire,…
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WBC 62nd Annual Convention Opens in Hamburg
From December 8 to 14, Hamburg will host the 62nd Annual WBC Convention, marking the first time this prestigious event is being held in Germany. Organized with the support of Ismail Özen-Otto…
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WBC 62nd Annual Convention kicks off in Germany
The World Boxing Council (WBC) commenced its Annual Convention with a significant Classifications Session, attended by members of the Classifications Committee to undertake their crucial work. Esteemed representatives from the global boxing…
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Israel “Magnifico” Vazquez passes away, a champion on the ring and in the life
Mexican three-time world boxing champion Israel Vázquez has passed away at the age of 46 after a prolonged and anguished battle with cancer. He had previously been diagnosed with systemic sclerosis and,…
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Stallone hands Donald Trump WBC world champion belt
In a moment full of nostalgia and anecdotes about boxing, cinema and the future of the USA, legendary actor Sylvester Stallone ("Rocky Balboa") and member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame…
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Let’s Support Israel “Magnificent” Vázquez in the Fight of His Life
Together, we can help Israel overcome this challenge. Donate today and be part of his journey to recovery. The World Boxing Council (WBC) has reported on the unfortunate state of former Mexican…
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USYK is arrested in Krakow
Oleksandr Usyk was arrested at Krakow airport in Poland on Tuesday evening but his manager Serge Lapin and his wife Katerina have indicated that it was apparently a misunderstanding while Ukrainian President…
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Martha Saldivar Sulaimán passes away in Mexico City
This Sunday, we learned of the death of Mrs. Martha Saldivar Sulaiman, widow of Mr. Jose Sulaiman, former president of the WBC, and mother of Mr. Mauricio Sulaiman, current president of the…
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NACHO BERISTAIN CELEBRATES 85 YEARS
Ignacio "Nacho" Beristáin was born in Actopan but grew up in Xalapa, both towns in Veracruz, on July 31, 1939. Since his youth he has been in boxing as an amateur in…
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Fernando Martínez defeats Kazuto Ioka in Japan to unify belts in historic victory for Argentine boxing
Undefeated Argentinian sensation Fernando Martínez (17-0, 9 KOs) unified the WBA and IBF super flyweight belts by putting up a grueling battle with the skilled legendary Japanese four-time champion and a candidate…
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Ryan Garcia expelled by WBC after racist comments, vulgarities and anti-Muslim comments
On Thursday afternoon, July 4, García posted vulgar and racist words on X/Twitter several times. There he also compared himself to the Ku Klux Klan and made derogatory comments and mockery about…
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Enrique “Maravilla” Pinder, Former Panamanian Champ, Passes Away
Enrique Pinder, the fifth world champion that Panama had, has died in Panama City. In 1972, he defeated the Mexican Rafael Herrera and won the world bantamweight championships of the World Boxing…
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Mourning the Loss of Beloved Boxing Doctor José Luis Ibarra Mercado
We have received the very sad news of the death of Mexican doctor José Luis Ibarra Mercado, who was especially passionate about boxing and dedicated to protecting boxers both inside and outside…
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Legendary Panama Al Brown Inducted into NYSBHOF
The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has announced legendary Panamanian world champion Alfonso Teófilo "Panama Al" Brown as one of the 16 members of its 2024 class. The 12th…
