IndexEditorial

Future fights

Linares will continue in the Lightweight division

Andrzej Fonfara defeats Nathan Cleverly in a pummel war

"Chocolatito" melts Brian

Golovkin TKO´s Lemieux

Viktor Postol, New Superlight World Champion

WBC Cares in Kunming, China

Kunming World Convention

Knowing a Champion: Leo Santa Cruz

The magic of a Convention

Is Callum Smith The One?

1990 Chávez vs Taylor

The Clowning Glory

The WBC unites with Mexico City to combat breastcancer

Muhammad Ali honored at fortieth Anniversary of the Thrilla in Manila

Dodge that! "Great balls of fire" hurled by Cotto

"Macho" Camacho, a candidate for International Boxing Hall of Fame

Great Year for women´s boxing

World Champions

Directorio:

“WBC Boxing World” is the official magazine of the World Boxing Council.

. Executive DirectorMauricio Sulaimán.

SubdirectorVíctor Silva.

Marketing ManagerJosé Antonio Arreola Sulaimán

Managing EditorFrancisco Posada Toledo

Traducción Paul Landeros / James Blears

Design DirectorAlaín M. Flores

PhotosNaoki Fukuda

Sumio Yamada Alma Montiel

José Rodríguez

Contributing EditorsVíctor Cota (WBC Historian)

José Antonio Arreola Sulaiman Juan Pereira

James Blears Jamie Parry and Robbie Oliver

Paulina Brindis

Yunnan Impression Show

Santa CruzOur newest diamond Champion

Dear Friends.

The most important event of the WBC has taken place. Our annual Convetion in Kunming China, was a great and memorable success.

Regarding ring activity, Jorge Linares, Roman Gonzalez and Gennady Golovkin defended their respective crowns with style, and also a new name is included in the WBC chárter of champions...Viktor Postol .

In this edition of the magazine you will learn more of these hard hitting developments.

I hope you will enjoy a great read.

Mauricio Sulaiman

Future Fights

World and Silver Championship

BOUT WEIGHT DATE PLACE WBC SUP. JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE REFEREE

Miguel Cotto (Puerto Rico) (Voluntary) Middle 21/11/2015 Nevada, Duane Ford John McKaie Dave Moretti Burt Clements Robert Byrd Prom. Miguel Cotto/Golden Boy Prom.

Saul Alvarez (Mexico) USA NY, USA OK NV, USA NV, USA NV, USA Gabriel Peñagaricano/Oscar De La Hoya

Takashi Miura (Japan) (Mandatory) Superfeather 21/11/2015 Nevada, Alberto Leon Patricia Morse-Jarman Adalaide Byrd Glenn Feldman Tony Weeks Golden Boy Promotions

Francisco Vargas (Mexico) USA

OK NV, USA NV, USA CT, USA NV, USA Oscar De La Hoya

Jayson Velez (Puerto Rico) (Silver) Feather 21/11/2015 Nevada, Juan Sanchez TBA TBA TBA TBA Golden Boy Promotions

Ronny Rios (USA) USA Oscar De La Hoya

Wanheng Menayothin (Thailand) (Vol.) Minimum 24/11/2015 Chonburi, Juan Ramon Guanzon OK Yoshikazu Furuta Carrick Belton Frank Hadley Frank Garza Diamond Boxing Promotion

Young Gil Bae (South Korea) Thailand Edward Thangarajah Japan New Zealand OK Australia MI, USA OK Virat Vachirarattanawongse

Pedro Guevara (Mexico) (Voluntary) Lt. Fly 28/11/2015 Miyagi, Major Lee Jun Bae Lim Barry Lindenman Noppharat Sricharoen Ian John-Lewis Teiken Promotions

Yu Kimura (Japan) Japan

OK South Korea OK NC, USA OK Thailand OK United Kingdom OK Akihiko Honda

Carlos Cuadras (Mexico) (Voluntary) Superfly 28/11/2015 Miyagi, Major Lee Jun Bae Lim Barry Lindenman Noppharat Sricharoen Hector Afu Teiken Promotions

Koki Eto (Japan) Japan

OK South Korea OK NC, USA OK Thailand OK Panama OK Promotions

Eleider Alvarez (Colombia) (Silver+ Lt. Heavy 28/11/2015 Quebec City, Mike George Richard DeCarufel Nathan Palmer Peter Hary Mike Griffin Groupe Ivon Michel

Isaac Chilemba (Malawi) Final Elimination) Canada

OK Canada IN, USA OK CT, USA OK Canada Yvon Michel

Deontay Wilder (USA) (Voluntary) Heavy 16/01/2016 New York, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA DiBella Entertainment

TBA USA Lou DiBella

Denver Cuello (Philippines) (Final Minimum TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Saul Juarez (Mexico) Elimination)

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Future Fights

Female and Affiliated

BOUT WEIGHT DATE PLACE WBC SUP. JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE REFEREE

Diego Eligio (Mexico) (Youth Intercont.) Light 18/11/2015 Quintana Roo, Juan Carlos Pelayo Rodolfo Ramirez Euberto Diaz Jesus Gonzalez Florentino Lopez Promociones Caiman Christian Gomez (Mexico) Mexico Mexico Mexico Mexico Mexico Edson Gamez

Eduardo Martinez (Mexico) (NABF) Minimum 18/11/2015 Quintana Roo, Eliseo Gonzalez Rodolfo Ramirez Euberto Diaz Jesus Gonzalez Celestino Castro Promociones Caiman Moises Calleros (Mexico) Mexico Mexico Mexico Mexico Mexico Edson Gamez

Gilberto Ramirez (Mexico) (NABF) Supermiddle 20/11/2015 Nevada, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Top Rank Inc. Gevorg Khatchikian (Netherlands) USA Todd Duboef

Diego De La Hoya (Mexico) (Youth) Superbantam 20/11/2015 Nevada, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Golden Boy PromotionsGiovanni Delgado (Mexico) USA Oscar De La Hoya

Shannon O´Connell (Australia)

(Female Feather 21/11/2015 Victoria, Andrew Campbell TBA Samantha Bulner Rey Danseco TBA Hosking PromotionsDayana Cordero (Colombia) Silver) Australia

OK Australia Philippines OK Lynden Hosking

Chris Traietti (USA) (USNBC)Cruiser 25/11/2015 Massachusetts, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBAAdam Collins (USA) USA Vincent Traietti

Antonio Nieves (USA) (USNBC) Bantam 25/11/2015 Pennsylvania, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Split-T Management Tony Valdez (USA) USA David McWater

Emmanuel Rodriguez (Puerto Rico) (Latino) Bantam 25/11/2015 Florida, Bismarck Morales TBA TBA TBA TBA Cotto PromotionsEliecer Aquino (Dominican Rep.) USA Seymour Zivick Gabriel Peñagaricano

Mikaela Lauren (Sweden) (Female) Superwelter 28/11/2015 Vastmanland, Malte Muller TBA Esa Lehtosaari Andreas Stenberg Freddy Rafn Rapid Promotions Jennifer Retzke (Germany) Sweden Finland Sweden Denmark Billy Lazcano

Arthur Villanueva (Philippines) (Internat.) Superfly 28/11/2015 Cebu, Nasser Cruz Samson Libres Benigno Peñafiel Humberto Olivares Bruce McTavish ALA Sports Promotions Internat. Victor Mendez (Mexico) Philippines Philippines Philippines Mexico OK New Zealand Antonio Aldeguer

Jerry Tomogdan (Philippines) (Internat.) Lt. Fly 02/12/2015 Manila, Juan Ramon Guanzon Fernando Batistil Jerrold Tomeldan Oliver Garcia Benigno Peñafiel United Boxing Promotions Richard Claveras (Philippines) Phlippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Ryuta Kato

Carlette Ewell (USA) (Female Heavy 05/12/2015 North Carolina, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBASonja Fox (USA) Silver) USA Walter Johnson III

Yazmin Rivas (Mexico) (Female) Bantam 12/12/2015 Baja California Norte, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Promociones ZanferCatherine Phiri (Zambia) Mexico Fernando Beltran

Anthony Joshua (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Heavy 12/12/2015 London, Mauro Betti TBA TBA TBA TBA Matchroom SportDillian Whyte (Jamaica) United Kingdom Eddie Hearn

Luke Campbell (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Light 12/12/2015 London, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Matchroom SportTBA United Kingdom Eddie Hearn

Sheldon Moore (Belgium) (Internat. Silver Superwelter 12/12/2015 Hainaut, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Bufi Family Boxing Club Islam Teffahi (Tunisia) + Francophone) Belgium Maurice Bufi

Timur Nikarkhoev (Russia) (Youth) Supermiddle 12/12/2015 Hainaut, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Bufi Family Boxing Club Ramazi Gogichashvili (Georgia) Belgium Maurice Bufi

Giemel Magramo (Philippines) (Internat.) Fly 12/12/2015 Manila, Nasser Cruz German Tayag Benigno Peñafiel Jerrold Tomeldan Bruce McTavish Elorde Promotions TBA Phlippines Phlippines Philippines Philippines New Zealand Johnny Elorde

Jerobe Santana (Spain) (Youth) Light 18/12/2015 Gran Canaria, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Gallego Prado Promociones Winston Campos (Nicaragua) Spain TBA

Ryad Merhy (Belgium) (Internat. Silver Cruiser 19/12/2015 Hainaut, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBALouis Sylvera (Canada) Belgium Alain Vanacker

Yuko Kuroki (Japan) (Female) Minimum 20/12/2015 Fukuoka, TBA Jerrold Tomeldan Yoshikazu Furuta TBA Raymond Chang TBANancy Franco (Mexico) Japan Philippines Japan Hong Kong Tomoko Koga

Avni Yildirim (Turkey) (Internat. Silver) Lt. Heavy 20/12/2015 Cologne, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Arena Box Dariusz Sek (Poland) Germany Ahmet Oener

Zulina Muñoz (Mexico) (Female) Superfly December Mexico City, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBATBA 2015 Mexico

Cecilia Braekhus (Norway) (Female) Welter TBA North Rhine-Westphalia, Jill Diamond TBA TBA TBA TBA K2 Promotions Ornella Domini (Switzerland) Germany Thomas Loeffler

Martha Salazar (USA) (Female) Heavy TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBATBA Blanca Gutierrez

Melissa McMorrow (USA) (Female Fly TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBATyrieshia Douglas (USA) Internat.) Blanca Gutierrez

Roldan Aldea (Philippines) (Youth) Light TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Golden GlovesTBA

South Africa Rodney Berman

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Venezuelan sensation Jorge Linares, who's just very successfully defended his World Boxing Council lightweight championship at the Caracas Polyhedron after defeating Mexican Ivan Cano, by KO in the 4th round, insists he has no plans to beef up for a chunkier division.

Linares, who was busy and effective from the word go, landed clusters of sinking blows to the abdomen of his opponent, who started tp buckle in the face of the sustained offensive. “The Golden Boy” highlighted that the spectacular win was due to the tremendous training he's undergone. "I was well prepared and I knew that he was going to fall at anytime, but I fought cautiously.Linares conquered the WBC title in December 2014 after defeating Mexican Javier Prieto. He defended for the first time on May 30th , 2015 in

a great fight against Brit Kevin Mitchell, a fight that concluded by KO. “For now I am not thinking of climbing to super lightweight as I feel real great in this division , where I keep winning without difficulty. I want to face the best and keep being the best lightweight of the world”.Regarding his next match, Linares commented that his trainer is studying several options; his next fight could take place in February 2016.

LINARES WILL CONTINUEIN THE LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION

Andrzej Fonfara successfully defended his WBC International Light Heavyweight Championship defeating Welshman Nathan Cleverly via UD, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois., in an exciting slugfest.The Fight was as punching parade, as Fonfara threw 1, 414 punches, to Cleverly's 1,111. It mathematically added up to old helluva scrap! The Pole and the Brit, both decided to go for broke, offering a great all action non stop fight, constantly trading with everything they'd got.In the seventh round, Fonfara broke Cleverly´s nose. A trifle affronted the Welsh Dragon responded aggressively, but the Pole was a again able to turn the fire up on him in the following round. Surprisingly the fight lasted the full 12 rounds. A testament to the superb conditioning, spirit and gritty determination of both men. The Judges scored it : 115-113, 116-112 and 116-112, all in favor of Fonfara.

ANDRZEJ FONFARA DEFEATSNATHAN CLEVERLY IN A PUMMEL WAR

Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, brilliantly defended his WBC flyweight title, wearing down and untimely overwhelming "Hawaiian Punch" Brian Viloria by TKO in the ninth round, underlining his accolade of Pound for Pound Best in the whole wide World. A ex world Champion himself, Brian Viloria (36-5, 22 KOs) knew the score, grasping the fact that his best chance was to stay busy, against the formidable Chocolatito ( 44-0, 38 Kos). Brian started aggressively, winning round one. Yet Roman, defended effectively, slipping punches, moving out of range and taking other blows on his forearms or gloves. He was absorbing knowledge, yet not punishment.

Brian started round two in a similarly aggressive mode, with a still pensive Roman awaiting opportunities. Roman then struck with a belting left to Brian's midriff, and a powerful right uppercut to the side of Brian's chin, seconds before the bell. The study period was now over and Roman went to work. A big left hook and a big right hook landed on Brian's head and more followed. But Roman was taking his time, picking his punches, maintaining his defence and displaying masterful patience. A winging right hook from seemingly nowhere, bounced off Brian's head and dropped him hard. He did well to get up, but Roman's didn't either wade in or jump in. He continued his skillful and methodical demolition plan, from the basement upwards.

By the fifth Roman was punishing Brian's body, and then two right hooks clipped the Challenger's head in quick succession just before the bell. Brian was becoming increasingly pale, his left cheek was swelling cherry red and the pep in his own punches was ebbing away.

Roman's short range fighting was appreciably more effective than his long range stuff, and it was beginning to sap the strength of Brian, who's exceptional conditioning was keeping him upright in the eye of a worsening storm.

At the beginning of the sixth, Brian's brows were heavily greased, but it didn't deflect a lighting and sustained attack. He was caught by a clipping right uppercut followed by a left uppercut, a right hook and an ensuing three punch combination. Brian was bravely fighting back, but shipping a lot of punishment and weathering the worst of it.

In the eighth a huge right hook to the head, shook Brian. Roman who's punch rate was accelerating up several gears, unleashed his full arsenal and Brian was fading. His mouth was open and his nose was bleeding. This hadn't gone unnoticed. The Ring Docter checked him over prior to the start of the ninth round.

Knowing more than sensing the end was neigh, Roman moved in and attacked, Brian attempted to move away, but was trapped and walloped as a static target. Referee Benji Esteves moved in to mercifully stop it at two minutes fifty three seconds.

Roman gently patted Brian on top of the head with his gloved right hand and proffered a friendly, wistful and slightly apologetic smile. Multi talented, exceptionally hard hitting, accurate, with a solid defence, a blistering attack, an astute ring general's brain patience and instinctive brilliance, triple world champion Roman "Chocolatito" is already an all time GREAT.

“Chocolatito” melts Brian

Undefeated Kazakh and World Boxing Council Interim Middleweight champion, Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, TKO's Canadian David Lemieux in the eighth round of the main event of the card organized by K2 Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Golovkin (34-0, 31 KOs) dominated and patiently unraveled Lemieux (34-2, 31 KOs) with the brilliantly measured use of a long jarring left Jab, which paved the way to a variety of other heavy blows. That tempered jab, held the Canadian at bay, providing other dividend opportunities, especially the left hook to the side of the head which Gennadly used selectively, but to great effect.

The Canadian, who sported a side shorn hairstyle harking back to the 1930's, never quit and had some parting success with his right hand. But the ratio of eye watering impacts, seemed to be roughly and toughly four to one against him. Virtually every time David had some success, he was severely and clinically punished. His offense was returned with gilt edged interest. Following a big left to the liver in the fifth, David took a knee and was caught with another punch, due the ongoing momentum. Intend was obviously missing, so Steve Willis issued no warning to Gennady, who immediately apologized.

As the fight wore on the wear and tear to David's face visibly worsened, and his nose was bleeding heavily. Just after the start of round seven, the action was briefly paused, as the Ring Doctor took a judiciously careful look at him, allowing him to continue... for the time being.

In round eight Gennady dug a searing left hook into the Canadian's liver, followed by a big right, a straight left and another huge left. David tried to slip away but was followed and battered. Although no one punch of the ensuing flurry, contained concluding Sunday venom, almost all of them were connecting with chilling and thudding accuracy. Referee Steve Willis rapidly moved in at just the correct moment, to prevent serious damage to the Canadian, who was not effectively defending himself or fighting back. The stoppage time was one minute and thirty two seconds.

GOLOVKIN TKO'S LEMIEUX

Viktor “Iceman” Postol is the new WBC super lightweight champion

Lanky Ukrainian Viktor “The Iceman” Postol (28-0, 12KO) Knocked out Argentinian Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse (37-4, 34KO) to win the vacant WBC super lightweight title at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.

The fight got off to an exciting start with Matthysse mounting an all out aggressive offense, but Postol effectively used his height and albatross like reach to strategically render much of Matthysse’s onslaught attempts ineffective.

By the half way mark, Matthysse found his rhythm, wobbling Postol up with a powerful right hook. However, Postol rebounded from Matthysse’s assault by lodging an effective combo series to end the round, on more than even terms.

With just seconds left in round ten, Matthysse was hit by a pinpoint peach of left uppercut that sent him crashing to the canvass, where he was counted out on his haunches.

At the time of the stoppage, Postol was up 86-85 on two cards and Matthysse was up 86-85 on the third card.

Venció por nocaut al argentino

Lucas MatthysseVIKTOR POSTOL:

NUEVO CAMPEÓNSUPERLIGERO

WBC Cares Chairperson Jill Diamond took a group of WBC champions and other convention attendees on a visit to a Kunming school yesterday. At this morning's general assembly meeting, Jill said, "We had a most beautiful visit yesterday. First, I want to thank the champions that went with us – Raja Amasheh, Badou Jack, Leo Santa Cruz – but mostly the members, who were treated like stars.

"What was so wonderful about this visit – we've been to hospitals and to youth centers, and many of these children will never meet another person from Germany, or Mexico, or Poland, or the United States, and we really are the ambassadors of our countries. So the

next time they see something going on in the world or see something happen in another country, they can say, 'I knew someone from New York, I knew someone from Mexico, and they seemed like very nice people.' So it's really, really important that we see what kind of ambassadors we are."I thank José Sulaiman, and now Mauricio Sulaiman, for continuing this program. We want to make it bigger, we want to make it real, so anyone who is seriously interested in being part of the WBC Cares group, give me your email or come to me before we leave this convention.

"These pictures just show the tip of the beauty of what happened when we

went to the school. We felt welcomed, we felt loved, and hopefully we left them with a great impression of who the World Boxing Council is, and who we are as people.”

The WBC Cares has participated in more than 200 events all around the World.

WBC CARESIN KUNMING,

CHINA

THE WORLD BOXING COUNCIL'S THE WORLD BOXING COUNCIL'S 53rd ANNUAL CONVENTION 53rd ANNUAL CONVENTION WAS A GREAT SUCCESS WAS A GREAT SUCCESS By John BristerBy John Brister

THE WORLD BOXING COUNCIL'S 53rd ANNUAL CONVENTION WAS A GREAT SUCCESS By John Brister

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The World Boxing Council's 53rd annual

convention closed on November 5 at the InterContinental Hotel. 750 members of the world boxing community were in attendance – 550 who traveled from abroad and 200 from China.

WBC President Mauricio Suliaman opened the morning's general assembly meeting by saying: "I am very proud of the champions that have come here and shared this week with us. They're family men, kind, and we've seen how they are this week with their beautiful wives – Badou Jack, Leo Santa Cruz, Viktor Postol, Gennady Golovkin – and our female champion, Raja Amasheh. I would not like to miss any names, but simply, boxers who are with the WBC are our pride. I'm very proud of you, Badou, and very proud of all of you who have been with us this week. We hope that you carry back the understanding of what the WBC is, what we're made of, what kind of family we are. You go out and represent the WBC in every single day that you go through life. That's one of my major, major satisfactions – to have witnessed the beauty of our current boxers, the way they are in their life.

"To have given Floyd Mayweather the Lifetime Achievement Award and the official farewell to a great career was also a highlight for us because Floyd, without a doubt, has been one of the most loyal and closest fighters to the WBC, and to all of us, in his 17 years as champion.

"The Man of the Year Award to Dr. Armando Ahued was special, as well. Just as an example – every single week, at least two times I've got to call him to ask for urgent attention for somebody. A member of the press in Mexico was walking on the street and he was beaten up so bad that he had a fractured skull. He was at risk of losing an eye, and they performed an urgent surgery. The emergency surgery was very expensive, and they had no means. Within one hour, and ambulance was picking him

up and he was in the operating room. There was a fighter's mother who needed cancer treatment, and there are many, many other examples every single week that Dr. Ahved helps somebody. Any boxer, anyone who is from the boxing community, he helps.

"The Clean Boxing Program will be one of our top priorities. It's going to take time, but we're working on it and it's something that

the WBC holds in great regard. I know that the British Boxing Board of Control have an out of competition system, and this is something that complements the British Boxing Board of Control, because in our meeting, I was surprised at the so many things that federation does throughout the year in complete silence. They should let the world know what their federation does, because they get involved in mental health, they do charity, they do drug testing, they do medical seminars. They are an exemplary federation, and we are going to try to get other federations with the WBC more involved with the British Boxing Board of Control. There was a meeting with the European Boxing Union this morning that was sensational – this has been a very special convention.

"The Code of Ethics for the boxers is going to be something that we also appreciate – the kind of work that the WBC has to do for the boxing world, and not only for the

champions. Any boxer is a role model for kids, for society, and we are going to address domestic violence, we're going to a d d r e s s s o c i a l responsibility, and we have many different programs we're going to show that we all can participate, because we believe that for the major concerns for the world, boxing can be a major way of getting away from the bullying and all that happens in society.

"We're going to talk about the World Amateur Boxing Program. We know there are major concerns with what is happening with AIBA.

"Also, the amount of promoters who have represented their companies at this convention has been a tremendous surprise, with the knowledge that we are having a complete, true meeting of the World Boxing Council because many promoters from around the world are here with us.

"The WBC Challenger – the show is an unbelievable concept that's going to change many things and rekindle opportunities for boxing to be present in more stages.

"The WBC Female Convention we're going to have next month in Tijuana from January 27th through the 30th is going to be great. We're going to have Raja Amasheh defend her title, and many other great surprises at the convention.

"As you know, we voted to modify the purse bid rules, and now 10 percent of the bid will go to the winner of the fight. That will give an incentive to the fighter, not just a set purse. That, of course, is only for mandated bouts that go to purse bid, but hopefully that model can be taken by promoters for the winners of other fights. Boxing is one of the very few sports that do not have incentives for the winner.

"We reached an agreement with Carlos Briman of Mexico. He is the owner of a financial system named 'Value,' and he is a multi-millionaire who is an expert in the financial world. He has been working to put a program together that will be available for any boxer for voluntary savings. Our

intention is to have a program where the boxer can save money and generate big interest without any risk, and that money will not be available to them until five years after they have retired. There is a cycle where the boxer makes a lot of money. When he stops making money, he continues spending the same amount for a time – with an entourage,

the cars, the happy life, girls, drinks. By the time they realize they're not making money, they had spent all their money and they will never make any more money. That's when they suffer that tremendous depression and end up broke, so they come back to fight, they put their health at risk. We need to have some avenues for boxers to find a way that they can save their money, because the "We addressed the PBC, which is a boxing

promotions system in the United States, and have come up with guidelines to keep supporting PBC, a s w e s u p p o r t a n y promoters if it is for the good of boxing.

"And Marina Sheppard with BoxRec and Dean Lohuis will continue to do their work. The Mismatch Prevention System will be one of our top priorities within our affiliated federations and with our affiliated championship committees, and to go down to the national commissions and national championships, because the mismatch, without a doubt, is one of t h e w o r s t , m o s t dangerous happenings in our sport." money they make now has to last them the rest of their lives.

Numerous reports on a wide range of subjects were given by committee chairmen throughout the week, some of which will be detailed in the coming weeks.

WBC Medical Advisory Board Chairman Dr. Paul Wallace of the U.S. gave a report on several of the most important medical aspec t s f o r boxe rs t ha t i nc l uded dehydration and rehydration, mouthpieces, ringside physicians, continous boxing education for every federation, WBC minimum medical standards, women's boxing equipment, medical clearance of the older boxer, and head butts. He also said, "The 1st and 2nd WBC Medical Congresses were the best in the history of the planet," and proposed that a 3rd WBC Medical Congress be held in 2016. The Board of Governors unanimously approved, and the planning will start immediately.

WBC Technical Director Bob Yalen of the U.S. reported on the Gloves Certification Program and hand wraps.

• WBC Female Championships Chairman Malte Muller-Michaelis of Germany reported on the status of female boxing: the WBC has 16 world champions from 10 different countries, and will have had 50 championship fights by the end of the year.

•A video report was shown on the Jose Sulaiman Race held last year in Mexico City, which had 6,500 participants and donated funds to the Autism Foundation. Plans are a l r e a d y underway for next year's race.

• There was a video presentation about the Jose Sulaiman Fund, which raised $1 million in an auction with Hublot Watches. President Sulaiman added, "We have a policy that every fighter who is injured is automatically entered into the fund."

• W B C A n t i - D o p i n g C o n t r o l Supervisor Luis Escalona of the U.S. gave a report on the Clean Boxing Program, which the WBC will begin in conjunction with VADA early next year.

• WBC Ring Officials Chairman Hubert Minn of the U.S. reported on the seminars held for judges, and Bruce McTavish of the Philippines reported on the referees' seminar.

• Deputy Director of the Illinois commission Joel Campuzano of the U.S. gave a report on the amateur boxing program.

• W B C G o v e r n m e n t A f f a i r s Representative Ray Mancera of the U.S. reported on the program seeking a pardon for former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, "Pardon Jack."

• Office manager Nancy Rodriguez

gave a report on the WBC's new Los Angeles office.

• A v i d e o w a s shown on the "WBC Best of the Year Awards" voting process, which is a v a i l a b l e t o a l l o n WBCBoxing.com.

Champions in attendance at the convention included (in alphabe-tical order) :Julio Cesar Chavez, Jeff Fenech, Gennady Golovkin, Rafael Herrera, Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, Badou Jack, Ilunga Makabu, Erik Morales, EddieMustafa Muhammad, Vinny Paz, Viktor Postol, Leo Santa Cruz, Shinsuke Yamanaka, Carlos Zarate, and Xiong Zhao Zhong.

Promoters and fighters' representatives in attendance at the convention included (in alphabetical order) Ulrich Bitner, Dejuan Blake, Christian Cherchi, Greg Cohen, Nicole Duva, Andrey Dyachev, Warren Evison, Gabriel Elorde, Johnny Elorde, Liza Elorde, Viktoria Fedorova, Philippe Fondu, Liu Gang, Sean Gibbons, Jose Gomez, Harry Gorian, Ryata Kato, Joe Koizumi, Reiya Konishi, Irene Kostenko, Jun Kubo, Oleg Ladik, Rouss Laguna, Sampson Lewkowicz, Tom Loeffler, Don Majeski, Yvon Michel, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Malte Muller-Michaelis, Art Monis, Aziz Munir, Ahmed Oner, Shamir Petrosyan, Titipong Pisitwuttinan, Ricardo Rizzo, Ron Rizzo, Joseph Rotonda, Brico Santis, Nisse Sauer land , Va le r i i Shumak, Nar is Singwancha, Shingo Suzuki, Gevorg Tatebosyan, Sergey Tatebosyan, Zika U n i s o v a , R o m a n Va l e s i u k , R i u y a Yamanaka, and Oscar Zardain.

President Sulaiman officially closed the convention by saying, "Very unfortunately, what begins has to end. The 2015 convention is coming to a close, but not without the great satisfaction of all of us bringing in our hearts unforgettable memories and feelings. I have been very moved throughout the week seeing all of our dear friends and all of our dear members come together and work together to continue to make boxing safer for the fighters and to make boxing better.

"I am extremely proud of what the WBC represents. I am extremely proud and thankful of what every single person that belongs to the WBC does throughout the year. We cherish and appreciate all the time, all the effort, all the attention that each one of you take away from your personal life and your family life to support and to bring service to our sport.

"I am extremely grateful to Lui Tao, General Kovid Bhaktibhumi, and Patrick Cusick for making China a reality for this convention, and to the InterContinental Hotel and its manager, Patrick Houghton, who have been unbelievably caring to satisfy the needs of everybody.

"We are officially closing the WBC annual convention in this meeting, and I will make sure we put together a working plan for 2016 to be shared with everybody, and we all, together as a team, will work toward making it a reality.

"I started the convention with a quote by Maximus, who was a gladiator, which said,

'What we do in life goes for an eternity.' And I am sure that what we have done this week and what we w i l l accomp l i sh throughout 2016 and years to come, will mark in a way – even if it's a very small way – the history of our passing through life.

"So I thank you all very much for coming, for participating, for being so special, and having the WBC as a beaut i fu l family.”

The WBC's 54th annual convention will be held in M i a m i , F l o r i d a , i n November, 2016.

RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS MET WITH SURE FIRE ANSWERS:

1.- How do you started boxing?I started because of my Dad.

2.- Who are you five favorite boxers?Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar de la Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Angel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao.

3.- Your favorite punch?Hook to the liver

4.- Against who would you like to fight?Against the best-ranked boxer and obviously against the one that would produce a big purse.

5.- How do you describe yourself inside the ring?As a warrior.

6.- Which kind of music do you like the most?All kind but I prefer the “corridos."

7.- Your favorite food?Mole and Chinese food

8.- If you were not a boxer, what would you like to be?A soccer player.

9.- When you were child, were you afraid of anything?Ghosts.

10.- Do you have a hobby?Bowling and fishing.

12.- Favorite Color?Black

13.- Favorite pet?My dogs.

14.- What does it mean for you to have won the green and gold belt?It is a dream come true and a real honor!

15.- How do you live boxing when you are outside the ring?If I like something it's getting along with the

fans, I like to say hi, taking the time to get to know them, and letting them know me.

16.- At what age did you put the boxing gloves for the very first time?At the age of 8.

17.- Which other sports do you like? Soccer and Basketball.

WBC Diamond Champion and the former WBC WBC Diamond Champion and the former WBC superbantamweight champion, Leo Santa Cruz, has superbantamweight champion, Leo Santa Cruz, has developed into one of the best fighters around, per developed into one of the best fighters around, per round and pound for pound.round and pound for pound.

Leo's an idol beloved by the fans not only because of Leo's an idol beloved by the fans not only because of

his brilliant performances and his amazing skills, but his brilliant performances and his amazing skills, but because out of ring hours, he remains humble, kind, because out of ring hours, he remains humble, kind, decent, approachable and down to earth.decent, approachable and down to earth.Leo, who was born on August 10, 1988 is a member Leo, who was born on August 10, 1988 is a member of a hardworking, loving and close knit family. He's of a hardworking, loving and close knit family. He's very proud of his roots.very proud of his roots.

From an early, Leo showed exceptional talent in From an early, Leo showed exceptional talent in sports.sports.

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Something very special in the air- and electricity, which makes you glad to be there, during the most important boxing even t - t he Wor l d Box ing Counc i l Convention, containing a very extraordinary and beautiful magic imbued in all attending. The vast halls are packed with people. But working behind the scenes and not seen by that many, are he great WBC Staff, all of whom are always willing to help, caring nothing for rank or status, functioning as one. This is a rare quality that you can't find in that many other places!

I m y s e l f h a v e s e e n h u m b l e n e s s , tremendous team work, fueled and inspired by companionship which makes me so admire the World Boxing Council- the most important boxing organization in the entire world.

The sheer hard work that goes into preparing the saloons for conferences, the main stage for the opening ceremony, coordinating the registration. But the most important thing is watching the final result of the hard work and that is a source of satisfaction. Only when it's over, is there t ime to enjoy, reflect and consider congratulation.

The opening ceremony itself is the most impressive event I've experienced. I also was so happy being able to deliver the credential to all the attendants. It's amazing to see how boxers come to you for their cards with a smile of happiness and humbleness. Another thing I highlight is having the possibility of making new friends, not only from the staff but also the friendship

you can create with people from all around the world who share the passion for boxing.Then, you are also able to enjoy the hosting city, as it always has something special to offer, not only to the citizen, but also all society, culture, gastronomy and music. Everything is linked by these important aspects, so you're always able to learn something.

That’s why the World Boxing Council conventions is the highest point that a boxing fan can reach, as member or as visitor. I think no one should miss this event.

It's not only a convention, i t 's something more important, noticing that l i f e h a s i n c r e d i b l e moments of being side

by side with the people we love at very same time we are involved in something we adore. That is what life is all a b o u t , r e a c h i n g happiness with those things that fulfil our soul.

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The Magic of a WBC ConventionBy Juan Ignacio Pereyra

Fresh off a career best annihilation over fellow Liverpudlian Rocky Fielding the name on every boxing fans lips is Callum Smith. The newly crowned British Champion and current WBC Silver Champion is the youngest of the four Smith brothers at just 25, all of which have held the Lonsdale belt in the past five years. Thus far he is regarded by many to have the greatest potential out of the four and at an incredible 6'3 he enjoys a huge height and reach advantage over many of his opponents at Super Middleweight.

As we wrote prior to the Groves vs Jack fight the current super middleweight division is wide open. Andre Ward has been seriously inactive and there are whispers of a move to light heavyweight, Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler are retired which leaves a level playing field for the new guard. Smith is rated no.1 contender by the WBC and i would have to give him the edge over champion Badou Jack especially given his explosive start and lethal finishing skills combined with Jack's tendency to get caught early.

Smith against De Gale would be an intriguing matchup as the Londoner has plenty of tricks up his sleeve and decent ring IQ, that fight would also be a huge seller in the UK. Either Martin Murray or Arthur Abraham would be a solid test for Smith but both are shop worn and I'd pick the Liverpool man to best either in tough contests.

Swindonian Jamie Cox has gone under the radar on the British scene but is creeping up the ratings and is highly avoided by those in the know. He has called out Smith after securing a KO of his own this weekend but he will no doubt be side stepped in favour of a bigger clash or a world title shot. Remember the

name Jamie Cox as he could explode onto the world stage over the next 12 months if he gets the opportunities deserving of his skills.

The choice for Callum Smiths next opponent will be crucial, great things are expected of him and I for one do not think he will disappoint.

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The night of March 17, 1990 was one of the most memorable in the history of world boxing and accordingly, in the 'Hilton Casino' of Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) the event was called "Thunder vs. Lightning ' with undefeated Mexican world champion (68 fights) Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. and undefeated Olympic gold medalist Los Angels 84 and world champion Meldrick Taylor.

Chavez, 27, was the WBC super lightweight world champion and Taylor 23 was the IBF super lightweight world champion. The event was organized by 'Don King Promotions' and' Main Event '.

Miillions of boxing fans were attentive to one of the most spectacular and dramatic fights in history. One of the greatest triumphs in Latin American boxing and one of the most outstanding commitments and dedications of modern sport.

At the end of the 11th round Chavez delivered a mighty blow to Taylor, which left him confused, and he didn't know how to get his own corner at the buzzer.

As we begin the final round two of the scorecards had advantage for Taylor, Dave Moretti 107-102, 108-101 and Jerry Roth, while Chuck Giampa 105-104 for Chavez. Taylor had dominated the bout based on his speed and moves in the ring, but round by round this bout was an emotional and punctuated with some powerful exchanges. It was the last round of this unification bout and it seemed just a matter of time before Taylor would be declared the winner of the

fight. But the insistence and persistence plus sheer volumen of Chavez hard knocks Chavez was topped off with a chilling right that floored Taylor dramatically just 10 seconds from the final bell. Taylor won a supreme human effort to get up in 5 seconds, but so lost without existing forces to help him in his instinct to survive that epic and agonizing time. He could not answer questions from referee Richard Steele who looked into his eyes and saw the lack of response to vital questions from a broken man without knowing what to do or think. This led Richard Steele to stop the bout and declare Chavez the winner. To this day the question lingers of whether it was right to call a halt missing only 2 seconds to complete the allocated fight time. The clock stopped at exactly 2 minutes and 58 seconds.

The magazine Ring Magazine backed by fans and experts declared Chavez-Taylor 1 as the fight of the year 1990 and then the fight of the decade.

Whether it was right or was not. it was the best decision for experts and fans and not least Taylor, who could continue his career for the next 12 years until 2002, fighting 21 contests during that time.This extraordinary event affected Chavez, Taylor and Steele in strange and different ways. Chavez solidified his grip as the best super lightweight in history. Taylor was hospitalized for four days with a broken face. He was also suffering with dehydration and had lost 1 liter of blood. Meldrick Taylor never fully recovered from the shock of that thrilling fight.

Richard Steele was always questioned by experts and fans about those missing only 2 seconds and whether a badly wounded Taylor c o u l d h a v e b e e n declared the winner. Although over time the trainer Lou Duva was a l s o q u e s t i o n e d concerning tactics, by insisting Taylor in rounds 11 and 12 cont inue fighting, getting carried away and not changing to a defensive strategy.

Chavez during his chat with the press before his t r ibu te in Cu l iacan, Sinaloa in the unveiling of his statue, took time to remember and to reflect about that majestic night.

"I remember my corner’s shouts of praise. For Mexico knock him out! It was the most grueling fight of my career. I was about to accept losing it, and it was also very difficult to win. I just wanted to throw my hardest shots, move fast and then I just wanted to go and rest, "Chavez said.

1990 Chavez vs. Taylor25 years of emotions and controversy

By Gabriel Cordero

Clowning around in the ring has always been, and will always be part of Boxing’s colorful tradition.

Many people who only have a passing acquaintance with the sport, scratch their heads in puzzlement, wondering why a fighter would apparently play around, risking life and limb. But more often than not, there’s a method in the madness. The examples are legion, but cherry picking out a few, might illustrate how clowning can be smart…or just plain plum dumb.

In their titanic first encounter dubbed Fight of the Century, back in 1971, in where else but Madison Square Garden, Muhammad Ali used the fooling around tactic to survive by a whisker, from the ferocious onslaught of Joe Frazier.

Both fighters arrived undefeated and undaunted. Yet Ali was still rusty from an Uncle Sam imposed three year sabbatical, due to his principled stance against armed intervention in Viet Nam.

Ali started brightly enough, but it wasn’t enough, as Joe grimly stuck to the task, boring in and he took over from the middle rounds onwards. Weeks before, Joe’s ever watchful trainer Eddie Futch, had spotted a technical flaw in Ali, who was dropping his right hand as he wound up to throw an uppercut, sagely instructing Joe to pre-empt it with his big left hook.

It worked a treat and by the eleventh, Ali’s jaw was badly swollen. Then like a bolt of lightning, Joe landed a massive left hook on that tender spot. Ali’s legs buckled and as he swayed, the crowd bayed.

Juggl ing h is jumbled wi ts , Al i grossly exaggerated his movements, cleverly masking his momentary weak as a kitten condition.

Determined not to become embroiled by all that silly stuff, Joe who was a no nonsense fighter, took his time and instead of pouncing on Ali, he slowly and purposefully strode forward like Randoph Scott, towards his clowning foe. Joe’s corner later wistfully referred to it as: “The long march!”

It bought Ali time…that is until another almighty left hook felled him in the fifteenth and final round. Now Ali simply had to haul himself up. If I live to a hundred, I’ll never know how he managed to do this and then fight on. Courage beyond courage!

To twist and slightly distort the title of a WC Fields film…Never give a sucker (punch) an even

break. But that’s exactly what Nate Campbell didin his first fight with rough hewn Aussie Robbie Peden.

Not renown for his boxng elegance, Peden can really punch! He once cracked one of Marco Antonio’s ribs in a sparring session.

Stylist Nate who was running rings around him, soon bored of its easiness, stood still and in a near suicidal show of arrogance, stuck his chin out, inviting Robbie to take his best shot in the fifth round!

Grateful Robbie, who could hardly believe his good fortune, didn’t need to be asked twice. He swiftly selected his favorite- a particularly lethal left hook, which almost beheaded foolish Nate, sending him down and out for the count… and into the land of nod, for a few more minutes to spare.

Years later, Nate wasn’t all that keen to recall that woeful night. (was it a Wednesday?) But he did vow he’d never pull a stunt like that ever again!

Nowadays, Mexican fighter Nery “Pantera” Saguilan is a highly entertaining exponent of clowning in the ring. He’s a natural born showman.

I’m really envious of his wonderful rhythm, which he uses to great dancing effect prior to the opening bell, invariably taking one of the ring girls on a merry twirl.

I’m far less enamored with his tactics once the action starts. He often distainfully brushes himself off when punched, intimating that it was but a mere trifle. This is highly unlikely to impress or dissuade the more heavy hitting customer, who well knows his pounds, shillings and pence worth, is likely to add up to the doleful decimal of ten!

Draping his arms along the ring ropes is even more risky and dangerous, and then there’s the other prior mentioned dare you tactic of dropping the hands. This silly stint, so very nearly put paid to the then Cassius Clay- now Muhammad Ali, when he fought “Our Enry” Henry Cooper in 1963 at Wembley Stadium in “The Old Smoke” London.

Cassius dabbled with this ploy in the dying embers of the fourth round, and Henry was all

too willing to play the part of Brutus, by decking him with h i s v a u n t e d : “ E n r y ’ s ammer”

My wordsmith hero George Whiting succinctly summed it up by quipping: “The young rooster had laid an egg!”

Then ensued the noisiest minute in British boxing history, following the clang of the bell to end the round. A master tactician Angelo Dundee broke all the rules. He led his befuddled fighter to the corner. Angelo stingingly slapped the legs of the wayward youthful genius. The young upstart, was still so out of it, that he went to get up, but was p l o n k e d b a c k d o w n . Illegally breaking smelling sa l ts under h is nose, brought him smartingly back to reality. Then… the fooling with the seam of the glove.

Much has been said and more has been written about all of this, but in rea l i ty, i t bought The Greatest an invaluable six extra seconds.

In the next round, fleet feet of Clay, unleashed zipping punches which cut Henry to r i bbons , f u l fi l l i ng the i n f u r i a t i n g p r e fi g h t prediction of: “It ain’t no jive, Old Henry will fall in five.” E v e n y e a r s l a t e r Muhammad Ali admitted that wallop, was keenly felt by my ancestors back in Africa.

The clowning gloryBy James Blears

Perhaps…no….certainly the most adept user of c lown ing p lus a l i be ra l dose o f gory gamesmanship in the pursuit of glory, was the extraordinary and flamboyant “Two Ton” Tony Galento. As rotund as one of the beer barrels, the contents of which he was so fond of polishing off, Tony was a showman supreme.

Owner of a bar aptly christened The Nut Club, Tony was a crude heavyweight in every sense of the word. His carefully formulated diet in the run up to a fight consisted of : Lashings of spaghetti and hamburgers washed down by gallons of red wine, oh… and beer to polish it off.

But Tony could also hit very hard indeed. In those more carefree days when a loss or two didn’t sully a career, Tony’s record stood at 82 wins, 59 of which were KO’s, just 26 defeats and six draws. He once KO’d four opponents in one night. It might have been in the ring?

Always keen to make an easy buck, Tony, who was the proverbial hungry fighter, in the hour prior to his 1932 fight against Arthur DeKuh, was smirkingly bet that he couldn’t eat 52 hotdogs.

Tony ate the last one and pocketed the money, barely ten minutes before the opening bell. His trunks had to be slit, to accommodate his slightly more protruding belly.

Tony admits that for the first three rounds he was rather full up. But in the fourth, he found his second wind, dispatching his svelte, more neatly attired rival, with his meatly trademark left hook.

To achieve sweet success, on occasions, Tony would insure that he stank the joint out. Scenting victory, he neglected to bathe for days and munched pickled herrings on the evening of bouts.

A recoiling and recalling Max Baer kept him at arms’ length and paw’s bay sniffing: “Tony smelled of rotten tuna and like a tub of old liquor sweating out!”

Tony was rough and tough enough to fight the Great Brown Bomber Joe Louis, for the heavyweight crown on June 28th 1939 at the Yankee stadium. In the publicty drive, leading up to the fight, Tony who was chided about his slim chances, shot straight back: “Joe who?! Never hoid of the bum. I’ll moider him!”

Amazingly, Tony came close to fulfilling his prediction. The crudity of all the the pre fight taunts, jibes and needle, had really got under Joe’s skin. Intending to tear into fatty, he instead collided with a rock hard balding head and some eye watering roundhouse lefts.

A right upper-cut from Joe in the second, literally lifted Tony off his feet and dumped him in a heap, onto the can-vass, for thefirst time in his career.

Outraged and enraged Tony, who was also known as “The Jersey Night Stick,” got right back up and wacked Joe to the deck with a spiteful left hook, for an embarrassing count of two!! By the fourth, Joe was clinically measuring and severely punishing Tony. Much to the big guy’s disgust, The Referee moved, and saved him. Barrel Britches’ chance of a lifetime, had come and gone.

It took some minutes for his corner led by a feverishly busy Whitey Bimstein, to revive Tony enough to be able to leave the ring under his own steam. His eyes were later patched up with only 23 stitches.

Once or twice the joke was on Tony!REPORTER: “Tony what do you think of William Shakespeare?”TONY: “God damn it. I hate them foreign heavyweights!”

But the joke was on comedian Jackie Gleason, when he failed to recognize a heckling, balding middle aged patron in New Jersey’s Miami Club….the place was also cozily known as: “The Bucket of blood.” Tiring of all the wise guy cracks, Jackie who ruefully told the tale to a wincing Rocky Marciano on a TV show, recalls inviting the stubby little fat guy outside to settle their differences with some kerbstone fisticuffs on the sidewalk.

Jackie came to, beside the club’s roaring furnace thinking he’d arrived in hell, but It was only the flames licking and a doctor trying to revive him.

The club owner admit-ted that he actually knew exactly who Tony Galento was, but indignantly excu-sed himself saying that he and the similarly knowled-geable audience, were

obviously really eager to see the outcome of the fight!

Most of the real characters in boxing have long since sung their swansong, and shuffled off this mortal coil. Like Rinty Monaghan, who at the conclusion of his bouts in the Kings Hall in Bel fast , used to s ing: “When I r ish Eyes are smiling.” Invariably the audience used to join in,

and there was seldom a dry eye in the house.With the exception of Nery, there just aren’t that many characters like this around today, and by gum we’re by far the poorer!

The Giant Pink Glove Challenge has b e e n l a u n c h e d b y t h e m i g h t y Champions of the DF Government and the World Boxing Council, to fight and defeat the cruel illness of Breast Cancer. The Health Department of Mexico City, and the WBC led by its President, Maur ic io Su la iman, announced participation in the campaign against Breast Cancer, an illness which can be treated and cured, if it's detected in time, via examinations and tests.

Health Secretary, Doctor Armando Ahued, thanked all the attendants to the conference but especially to the whole boxing community/family for their efforts in joining the health campaign that the government has launched. Dr. Ahued remembered WBC Lifetime President, Don Jose Sulaiman, who named him Health Champion, praising Don Jose as a man who always cared deeply about the vital priority of Health in Sport.

He commented that Breast Cancer is a health problem which has unfortunately increased during recent years. He lamented that every year 550 women die in Mexico City, due to this illness. But more than 90% of women can be saved if it's detected in the early stages.

He appealed to all women, especially those older than forty, to have annual mammography tests and as essential for the younger women to have ultrasounds tests. These actions will save thousands of lives.

He stressed that not only women may have beast cancer, but men can also develop it, so he recommended all men to have more awareness of this vital health issue.

He explained that more than 60 mammography units are available for doing the tests completely free. The telephone number to locate your nearest test center is: 51320909.

Mr. Horacio de la Vega. Director of the Sports Institute, explained that the most important aspect is to create awareness to highlight Breast Cancer as a mortal illness that can affect all women without preferences.

“KO Against Breast Cancer” is the Battle announced by WBC President, Mr. Mauricio Sulaiman, Saldivar, who insisted that women are the most important treasure we have adding that it is necessary to take care of our health.He urged al l women to do "self examination” as this tests helps women to know the normal structure of breasts, in order to discover any future anomaly. He also remembered that 95% of Breast Cancer cases are cured if they are detected opportunely.

He presented the Pink G l o v e s E d i t i o n m a n u f a c t u r e d b y Alberto Reyes, which will be used in fights during this month.

For the Grand Finale of t h i s e v e n t , W B C Diamond Champion, Ana Mar ia Torres, WBC super flyweight c h a m p i o n , Z u l i n a Muñoz, and Jessica Gonzalez, presented on behalf the WBC and its representatives, a Giant Pink Glove to the Health Secretary, a gesture he deeply thanked them for with his usual charisma and gallantry.

THE WBC UNITES WITH MEXICO CITY TO COMBAT BREAST CANCER

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Muhammad Ali has been honored in his home town of Louisville, for the epic and titanic third and final encounter with ferocious 'Smokin Joe Frazier,' dubbed The Thrilla in Manila.

At the latest honor offered to the three times heavyweight Champion, he was proclaimed as “The best of all time." Former heavyweight Champions Larry Holmes and George Foreman, two amazing rivals and firm friends came to pay respects and honor The Greatest. Friends, Colleagues and several dignitaries also attended the ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the great fight between Ali and Frazier in the Philippines. An epic battle that lasted 14 rounds and that was named “Thrilla in Manila”.

Ali obtained his second victory over Frazier when the former world champion was kept in his corner by his trainer Eddie Futch. A terrible disappointment to Joe, who'd given everything, but also a wise decision as both of his eyes were almost swelled shut.

Ali who briefly fainted in the stifling heat, later said he was on the point of quitting himself, describing the ordeal as a near death experience.

The Great champion, aged 73, was at the main table along with his wife, Lonnie. Behind him there were a series of iconic photos of his life and times. His attendance represents his annual visits to his home State of Kentucky.

Ali had a lot of important moments inside and outside the ring during his career, including conquering an Olympic gold medal, as well as struggling against social, sports and humanitarian injustices. Now the circle closes as he's come back home for this special event.

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Goodness gracious! World Boxing Council middleweight Champion and Puerto Rican idol, Miguel Cotto, threw the first pitch at the great annual event organized by the American baseball team, The Dodgers.

Cotto "Made a fist," of the opening pitch and his compatriot, Kike Hernandez, was on the receiving end. In the ensuing game, the Dodgers defeated The Padres of San Diego.

Miguel is now in Los Angeles, where he's training at the Wild Card Boxing Club, for his confrontational commitment with Mexican Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, on November 21st at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The late Great Hector “Macho” Camacho, RIP, is a candidate to be inducted to the Internattional Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York.

The voting, made by different important boxing journalists, will take place leading up to the 2016 ceremony, which will be in June.

On November 20, 2012, Camacho was shot in Puerto Rico dying four days later at the Medical Center, Rio Piedras.

One of the most poular fighters of the 80´s, Hector won world titles at the 130, 135 and 140 pounds dvisions. He had important victories over Edwin Rosario, Jose Luis Ramírez, Ray Mancini, Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard. A gifted southpaw, Hector was famed for his impressive speed, superb defensive exceptional boxing skills, strong jaw and tremendous courage. He was never knocked out, retiring from boxing with a record of 79-6-3 with 68 Ko´s.

A fabulous year for WBC Women's boxing will culminate in the second Convention for the ladies, January 27-30th in Tijuana.

And to keep pace with the progress, prodigious triumphs and expansion of women's boxing, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman is urging US promoters to give a chance to the female stars. Malte Muller-Michaelis, the Female Championship Chairman, World Boxing Council, said there are now sixteen

w o m e n w o r l d champions in more than ten countries, including two in the United States.

Al ic ia Ashley has shattered the world l o n g e v i t y r e c o r d previously held by Be rna rd Hopk ins . Alicia has just won the vacant WBC super bantamweight crown. Forty eight plus...not out. Forty five fights in the female divisions and fifty by year end. And an already great tradition to live up to. Including Laila Ali, Mia St John and Christy Martin leading the way as pioneers.

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