The latest World Boxing Council WBC news.
Michael Buffer labeled ‘a sellout’ for ‘world championship belt’ call
Michael Buffer’s trademark call, “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!”, will ring out at Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford this weekend, but his declaration that the winner would claim the “most prestigious belt in boxing history”… Read More »Michael Buffer labeled ‘a sellout’ for ‘world championship belt’ call
WBC warns fighters could lose under new Ali Act amendment
The World Boxing Council has issued a detailed educational guide on the recently introduced ‘Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act,’ a bill currently under consideration by the U.S. Congress. The proposal would amend the Professional… Read More »WBC warns fighters could lose under new Ali Act amendment
WBC deeply worried over Malignaggi and Angulo in bare knuckle
The World Boxing Council has raised serious concerns over the rise of bare-knuckle and unregulated combat events, particularly involving former professional boxers. Veterans Paulie Malignaggi and Alfredo Angulo are among those who have taken part… Read More »WBC deeply worried over Malignaggi and Angulo in bare knuckle
Manny Pacquiao’s drug test results prove he’s still clean at 46
Manny Pacquiao has officially tested clean for his comeback fight against Mario Barrios, the World Boxing Council confirmed this week. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced the results via social media, sharing that VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping… Read More »Manny Pacquiao’s drug test results prove he’s still clean at 46
WBC President explains Francisco Rodriguez ‘probation’ decision
Mauricio Sulaiman has defended the WBC’s controversial decision to place Francisco “Chihuas” Rodriguez on twelve-month probation following his positive drug test after defeating Galal Yafai in Birmingham, England. The move drew a significant question from… Read More »WBC President explains Francisco Rodriguez ‘probation’ decision
12-year-old breaks silence as WBC intervention cancels fight
The shocking plan for 12-year-old Romina Castan to make her professional debut in Veracruz, Mexico, on July 26 has officially been canceled, following decisive intervention by the World Boxing Council. The WBC moved swiftly earlier… Read More »12-year-old breaks silence as WBC intervention cancels fight
12-Year-Old ‘Female Canelo’ faces pro debut axe after global outcry
A storm of controversy surrounds 12-year-old boxing prodigy Romina “Bambita” Castan after news of her pro debut receives worldwide attention. Castan’s proposed bout on July 26 in Veracruz, Mexico, has been removed from BoxRec and… Read More »12-Year-Old ‘Female Canelo’ faces pro debut axe after global outcry
WBC President erupts at Ring writer in pay-for-rankings row
World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaimán has forcefully denied Ring Magazine writer Mike Coppinger’s claims that fighters must pay ‘exorbitant’ fees to move up the WBC rankings. The heated exchange began after Coppinger posted about… Read More »WBC President erupts at Ring writer in pay-for-rankings row
