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History in Cancun Indice : “The King of ” Leading article by Mauricio sulaimán On the ring: Santa Cruz vs Mares

Vintage to the liver by Jose Sulaiman

González vs Hashimoto

Grandstand finale to brilliantly memorable 2015 Future fights Comunales vs Tejada

Mrdjenovich vs matthysse

Nery vs Moreno

Rivas vs Sandoval

Sal Sánchez vs Wilfredo Gómez

WBC Cares - Heroes vs Legends by Jill Diamond

“Time to say goodbye ” by Juan Ignacio Pereyra Knowing a champion:

Directorio: “Somewhere in time” by James Blears

“WBC Boxing World” is the official “Who is next??” by Jamie Parry y Robbie Oliver magazine of the . . Origins of boxing divisions Executive Director Mauricio Sulaimán. Events: Subdirector Cotto vs Canelo - promotional tour Víctor Silva.

Marketing Manager Digital town José Antonio Arreola Sulaimán Wayne McCullough day Managing Editor Francisco Posada Toledo Celebration of a Champion- Salvador Sanchez

Traducción NVBHOF 3rd annual induction ceremony Paul Landeros / James Blears

Design Director Carlos Zarate presents his autobiography Alaín M. Flores "success and ko"

Photos An spectacular first invitational amateur show in Naoki Fukuda Sumio Yamada Alma Montiel WBC Champions José Rodríguez Ask the WBC Contributing Editors Víctor Cota (WBC Historian) José Antonio Arreola Sulaiman Juan Pereira James Blears Jamie Parry and Robbie Oliver Paulina Brindis in Cancun MUHAMMAD ALÍ HONORED BY THE WBC AS “THE KING OF BOXING” By Francisco Posada Toledo

December, 2012, The Greatest, who in his glorious era, defeated Sony Liston, , , and so many others, received a prolonged and deeply emotional standing ovation, at the Arena Oasis Cancun.

On that bright, sunny, marvelous and so memorable day in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Don Jose Sulaiman, WBC lifetime President, led the celebration ceremony at the WBC's 50th anniversary Convention. After receiving the WBC Diamond belt, the greatest award which is presented by the World The Pride of Louisville, Kentucky and The Boxing Council, Muhammad Ali's face was Champion of Champions was crowned as “King of illuminated with a radiant smile, as he raised his Boxing” by Ukrainian, , who was at hand thanking his cheering adoring, enraptured, that time the undisputed WBC fans, brilliantly concluding an unforgettable Champion. chapter in the history of our noble sport. Dear friends

I am extremely happy to share with you the official "WBC BOXEO MUNDIAL" digital magazine. It has taken years to try to find the ways to implement and I am proud of the WBC staff who has taken this project and has shaped into a reality.

We will be doing a monthly edition of the magazine and look to eventually be able to come out with a printed version.

This magazine is edited in English and Spanish and we have secured a distribution in to 3 million users with an agreement with a mobile phone company.

We look forward for your comments, ideas and feedback about our publication.

Sincere regards.

Mauricio Sulaimán

LEO SANTA CRUZ CONQUERED THE WBC DIAMOND BELT By Francisco Posada Toledo

At the of Los Angeles, Leo “Terremoto“ standing ovation!!! Santa Cruz conserved his undefeated record and Who could have conquered the prestigious World Boxing Council ever thought it Diamond Belt, but it took a momumental career best would go the effort to hold back a riptide and defeat an intrepid, distance...but it ferocious brave as a lion , in a ring war, did. Bile spent and which is a firm candidate for Fight of the Year! fury sated, Leo calmly goes over Whenever two Mexican warriors clash... fever pitch to Abner's corner, expectation, mustard keen red hot anticipation and both somehow electric tension, are chile pepper elements and this one find the strength was no exception! Yet...it's sheer intensity proved the from some exception! reserves of depleted energy An accidental clash of heads in round three, gashes resevoirs to hug, Abner's right brow, but his corner managed to factor this grinning almost in, staunching the bleeding, so it didn't significantly shyly at the hamper him for the rest of an incredible fight. greatness it took two of them to The crowd roar and rise as one in the final rounds as make, as the both tremendous fighters briefly embrace and then atmosphere still straight back to war. Each tosses caution to the wind crackles with the and slugs toe toe for a seeming eternity.... which must lingering whiff of have lasted thirty pulsating seconds in the final cordite? coutdown, in truly amazing and electric action, willing on tired, aching muscles for an absolute grandstand finale. The judges´scorecards are: 117-111, 114-114 and 115-113, What an utterly amazing fight topped off by a so Leo wins a majority decision and conquers the WBC thunderous, prolonged and thoroughly deserved Diamond Belt. The saga of two mighty lefts with only one fighter superbly conditioned 22 year old Julio, had shaken the left....Julio “Pollito“ Ceja. effects off of the mighty blow in the sixty seconds of vital respite. A spectacular fifth round TKO of fellow Mexican Hugo “Cuatito" Ruis to win the WBC interim super And then after working his way back in the fourth, one championship. But only after surviving an round later, his own left blockbuster, which landed with almighty scare in the third when a little twin left hook, one almighty and audible thud, instantly sending Hugo decked him and he got up, to somehow survive a down like a felled spruce. Somehow he managed to get veritable barnstorm iflurry and flutter during the thirty up but simply couldn't stave off the irrestible follow up seconds, leading to the sweet music of the bell. attack, which saw him trapped and briefly battered, until the Referee smartly moved in with arms spread, to head The taller Hugo had been countering and patiently eying off the risk of impending disaster. the main chance, until an opening appeared and he landing a picture perfect left. At six years younger, a "POLLITO" CEJA IS THE NEW WBC INTERIM CHAMPION Then came The governor of Quintana Roo, Felix Gonzalez Canto, willing to give the people of his state the memorable fight of Rudy Lopez for the WBC title. He paid paid the costs of free TV to broadcast at 1 am.

The soaring television ratings opened the eyes of the network Television is certainly a that shared the vision and faith of phenomenon that has completely Fernando Beltran to changed the habits of human life- return free boxing to Mexico. It Who could have ever imagined produced such high viewng years ago watching on TV that figures, that now three television historical fight of Muhammad Ali networks have opened their vs. George Foreman in screens to boxing. Namely: TV Zaire...the very heart of Africa. Azteca, Televisa and Cadena The TV also imposes customs. Tres, An interesting social example, is when the whole neighborhood We can’t deny the enormous met in the homes of friends to importance of television in comfortably enjoy each others' boxing. It's also crucial for the company, accompanied with a growing popularity of idols in the beer or two. Those nostalgic making. The World Boxing Saturday boxing nights , also Council promised a major changed boxing, converting many campaign to give Mexico a thousands to millions of fans in prominent place in the world of their own homes.I still and this is remember in the early days of being achieved. A great television (1950) when the people loaded with passion in Leon, gathered in the streets to watch Guanajuato, with Julio Cesar boxing on TV´s that furniture Chavez Jr. Several cards in stores kept lit at night. Cancun, with the influence of local hero Rudy Lopez and How can I forget going to watch especially the card “History in the great fight between Raul Mexico”, where a WBC Macias vs Ernesto Parra in heavyweight world title bout was . I had to leave my presented. Wife at the hotel on our honeymoon!. This fight meant the Mexican boxing is going through retirement in boxing of both a period of transition. Many of the fighters. greats of the past decade have retired or are about to, like JC But the TV also has its problems. Chavez, Erik Morales, Marco My teacher and close friend Antonio Barrera, Chiquita Arturo “Cuyo” Hernandez, the Gonzalez, ... vs Oleg Maskaev - 8mar2008 greatest manager in the history of among others. New idols are One of the first aired fights on open mexican TV Mexico, always said that needed, and their fights will now after years of PPV someday TV will kill boxing- be broadcast by open televisión, something that I hardly refuted. It again heralding a Golden era in took me a few years to realize these new times. that Cuyo was right. Televisa of Mexico achieved a world record to go live, with open boxing, every Saturday night for 47 years, only three shy of a half century!

Then came to TV the soccer lovers, just to send only boxing to Pay Per View, removing the people who have no money to pay to be able to watch the boxing cards. That started up a monumental crisis, forcing Mexican fighters to emigrate. As leader of the sport I spent many years asking and insisting to bring television back because boxing was dying. JHONNY HAD A MAGNIFICENT DEBUT AS SUPER Gonzalez stops Hashimoto in two

Former WBC featherweight Champion Jhonny Gonzalez (58-9, 49 KOs) scored a second round TKO over Kazuki Hashimoto (11-5, 7 KOs) on Saturday night at the Auditorio Bicentenario in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico.

Gonzalez dropped Hashimoto with an extended left hook and the bout was waved off at two minutes 56 seconds. It was Jhonny’s first fight since losing the WBC belt against Gary Russell in March. With this triumph, he conquers the vacant WBC International Silver crown.

Jhonny's vast experience proved the dominant factor. He kept Hashimoto at bay with long left and then shook him with his famed left hook. After he'd been canvassed by that mighty left, Hashimoto bravely got up, but he was visibly dazed and cotton wool legged. The Referee immediately stepped in to save him. A great start as a super featherweight for Jhonny who's aiming for a title fight against formidable WBC Champion by year end, or at the beginning of 2016.

Jhonny Gonzalez announced that he will fight against Jonathan "Polvo" Oquendo on September 12th September at the MGM Grand of on the undercard of WBC Champion and undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. Vs . GRANDSTAND FINALE

TO BRILLIANTLY MEMORABLE 2015 Titanic title fights, crackling in the logs Wilder, and then, there's the skill, and glowing in the embers of 2015, smarts, guile and wisdom of Floyd are already sparking a crescendo of Mayweather. anticipation among fans, the World Power punchers , over. Miguel Angel Cotto, “Canelo” Alvarez, Takashi Miura, not forgetting mini Supreme power reigns with Marciano Roman "Chocolatito" heavyweight Champion Deontay González, have earned their props.

Here is the list of the impressive fights we will see REAL SOON:

September 11th: vs. / , / WBC title. September 12th: Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto / Las Vegas, / WBC welterweight championship. September 12th: vs. / Las Vegas, Nevada / WBC super championship. September 22nd: vs. / , Japan / WBC bantamweight championship. September 26th: Deontay Wilder vs. / , Alabama/ WBC heavyweight Championship.

October 3rd: Lucass Matthysse vs. / Carson, / WBC super championship. October 10th: vs. Ivan Cano / , / WBC lightweight championship. October 17th: Gennady Golovkin vs. / , USA / WBC interim middleweight championship. October 17th: Roman González vs. / New York, USA / WBC flyweight championship.

November 21st: Miguel Angel Cotto vs. Saul Alvarez / Las Vegas, Nevada / WBC middleweight championship. November 21st: Takashi Miura vs. Francisco Vargas / TBA / WBC super featherweight championship. Future Fights World & Silver Championship Titles

Adonis Stevenson (/Canada) (Vol.) Lt. Heavy 11/09/2015 , Bob Yalen Nathan Palmer Robert Tapper Humberto Olivares Hector Afu Groupe Yvon Michel Tommy Karpency (USA) Canada OK IN, USA OK Canada OK Mexico OK Panama OK Yvon Michel Qiu Xiao Jun () (Silver) Superbantam 12/09/2015 Hangzhou, Patrick Cusick Jerrold Tomeldan Hubert Minn Zanashir Taznaa Yuji Fukuchi Zovi Boxing Diarh Gabutan () China Philippines OK HI, USA Mongolia Japan OK Liu Gang Floyd Mayweather Jr. (USA) Welter 12/09/2015 Nevada, Charles Giles Steve Weisfeld Dave Moretti Adalaide Byrd Kenny Bayless Andre Berto (USA) USA NY, USA OK NV, USA NV, USA NV, USA Leonard Ellerbe Badou Jack (Gambia/Sweden) (Mand.) Supermiddle 12/09/2015 Nevada, Robert Lenhardt Glenn Trowbridge John McKaie Guido Cavalleri Robert Byrd Mayweather Promotions George Groves () USA NV, USA NY, USA OK NV, USA Leonard Ellerbe Shinsuke Yamanaka (Japan) (Vol.) Bantam 22/09/2015 Tokyo, Juan Sanchez Mauro Di Fiore David Sutherland Oren Shellenberger Mike Griffin Teiken Promotions Anselmo Moreno (Panama) Japan OK IL, USA OK OK, USA OK TX, USA OK Canada OK Deontay Wilder (USA) (Voluntary) Heavy 26/09/2015 Alabama, TBA Richard DeCarufel Juan Carlos Pelayo Keith Hughes Jack Reiss DiBella Entertainment Johann Duhaupas () USA Canada Mexico Mississippi CA, USA Lou DiBella Viktor Postol () (Vacant) Superlight 03/10/2015 California, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Golden Boy Prom./K2 Promotions Lucas Matthysse () USA /Thomas Loeffler Jorge Linares (Venezuela) (Voluntary) Light 10/10/2015 Caracas, TBA Harold Laurens Hernan Guajardo Fernando Barbosa Len Koivisto Jupiter Fight Boxing Ivan Cano (Mexico) Venezuela Nicolas Hidalgo OK Curacao OK Argentina OK FL, USA OK Canada OK Jose Machek Gennady Golovkin () (Interim) Middle 17/10/2015 New York, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA K2 Promotions David Lemieux (Canada) USA Thomas Loeffler Roman Gonzalez (Nicaragua) Fly 17/10/2015 New York, Chuck Williams TBA TBA TBA TBA K2 Promotions Brian Viloria (USA) USA Thomas Loeffler () (Silver) Heavy 04/11/2015 , TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA (Sweden) Russia Alexey Stashkov Olanrewaja Durodola () (Silver) Cruiser 04/11/2015 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA World of Boxing Dmitry Kudryashov (Russia) Alexey Stashkov (Australia) (Silver) Superwelter 11/11/2015 Victoria, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Big Time Boxing Charles Hatley (USA) Australia Brian Amatruda

Miguel Cotto () Middle 21/11/2015 Nevada, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Prom. M iguel Cotto/Golden Boy Prom. Saul Alvarez (Mexico) USA Gabriel Peñagaricano/Oscar De La Hoya Takashi Miura (Japan) (Mandatory) Superfeather 21/11/2015 Nevada, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Francisco Vargas (Mexico) USA Oscar De La Hoya Gary Russell Jr. (USA) Feather TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Miguel Marriaga (Colombia) Denver Cuello (Philippines) (Final Minimum TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Saul Juarez (Mexico) Elimination)

Future fights Female, Silver and Affiliated Titles

Isao Carranza (Mexico) (Latino Superbantam 03/09/2015 Mexico City, Marco Sandoval Juan Luna Juan Ocampo Enrique Lopez Laurentino Ramirez HF Promotions Azael Gonzalez (Mexico) Silver) Mexico Mexico Mexico Mexico Mexico Hisa Furokawa (Mexico) (Youth) Superbantam 04/09/2015 California, Craig Hubble TBA TBA TBA TBA Golden Boy Promotions Jesus Ruiz (Mexico) USA Oscar De La Hoya Ibeth Zamora (Mexico) (Female Lt. Fly 05/09/2015 State of Mexico, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Promociones del Pueblo Esmeralda Moreno (Mexico) Mand.) Mexico Oswaldo Kuchle (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Feather 05/09/2015 Yorkshire, Robert Smith TBA TBA TBA TBA (Australia) United Kingdom Alan Luques (Argentina) (Latino Superbantam 05/09/2015 Santa Fe, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA O.R. Promotions Guillermo Soloppi (Argentina) Interim) Argentina Osvaldo Rivero Qiu Xiao Jun (China) (Silver) Superbantam 12/09/2015 Zhejiang, Patrick Cusick Jerrold Tomeldan Hubert Minn Zanashir Taznaa Yuji Fukuchi Zovi Boxing Diarh Gabutan (Philippines) China Phlippines OK HI, USA Mongolia Japan OK Liu Gang (Australia) (ABCO) Light 12/09/2015 Zhejiang, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Zovi Boxing Kaewfah Tor Buamas () China Liu Gang Aniya Seki (Japan/) (Female Bantam 12/09/2015 , TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Alexandra Vlajk () Silver) Mike Culcay (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Heavy 12/09/2015 , Mauro Betti TBA TBA TBA TBA Matchroom Sport () United Kingdom OK Eddie Hearn Dave Ryan (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Superlight 12/09/2015 London, Mauro Betti TBA TBA TBA TBA Matchroom Sport John Wayne Hibbert (United Kingdom) United Kingdom OK Eddie Hearn Dominick Guinn (USA) (Internat. Heavy 12/09/2015 London, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Matchroom Sport () Silver) United Kingdom Eddie Hearn Gustavo Garibay (Mexico) (Latino) Superwelter 12/09/2015 Guerrero, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Distrito Box Josele Napoles (Mexico) Mexico Alberto Cabral Alicia Ashley (Jamaica) (Female Superbantam 15/09/2015 New York, Jill Diamond TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Christina McMahon (Ireland) Vacant) USA OK Luigi Olcese (USA) (Latino) Superfeather 18/09/2015 Las Piedras, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Alvin Torres (Puerto Rico) Puerto Rico Cai Zong Ju (China) (Female OPBF+Minimum 18/09/2015 Zhejiang, Juan Ramon Guanzon Robert Bridges Paul Clemit Ferdinand Estrella Malcolm Bulner Zovi Boxing Mari Ando (Japan) International) China USA United Kingdom Philippines Australia OK Liu Gang Xiong Chao Zhong (China) (Internat.+ Minimum 18/09/2015 Zhejiang, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Zovi Boxing Crison Omayao (Philippines) OPBF Internat.) China Liu Gang Arely Muciño (Mexico) (Female) Fly 19/09/2015 State of Mexico, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Promociones del Pueblo Jessica Chavez (Mexico) Mexico Oswaldo Kuchle Mikaela Lauren (Sweden) (Female Middle 26/09/2015 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Boxu Potts Lorissa Rivas (USA) Vacant) Amanda Potts Ronell Green (USA) (USNBC) Feather 26/09/2015 , TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA World Rank Boxing Fidel Navarrete (USA) USA John Canterberry Zulina Muñoz (Mexico) (Female) Superfly 26/09/2015 Mexico City, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Gabriela Bouvier (Uruguay) Mexico Victor Zavalza Ilias Achergui (Belgium) (Youth) Middle 26/09/2015 TBA, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 12 Rounds Promotions TBA Belgium Alain Vanackere Vanesa Taborda (Argentina) (Female Superfly 26/09/2015 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Promociones del Pueblo Mariana Juarez (Mexico) Internat.) Oswaldo Kuchle Abel Gevor (Germany) (Youth) Lightheavy 03/10/2015 TBA, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Paata Aduashvili () Germany James Kraft (Germany) (Youth Middle 10/10/2015 , TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Petkos Box-Promotion Ramazi Gogichashvili (Georgia)Intercont.) Germany Rolly Sumalpong (Philippines) (Youth) Lt. Fly 12/10/2015 Tokyo, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA United International Promotions Ken Shiro (Japan) Japan Ryuta Kato () (International) Lt. Heavy 16/10/2015 , TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Warriors Boxing (United Kingdom) USA Leon Margules AJ Faizy (United Kingdom) (Youth Light 17/10/2015 TBA, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA V.I.P. Boxing Qasim Niaz (United Kingdom) Intercont.) Germany Scott Wood (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Superwelter 17/10/2015 , TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Matchroom Sport (United Kingdom) United Kingdom Eddie Hearn (Uinted Kingdom) (Internat. Welter 17/10/2015 West Midlands, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Matchroom Sport (United Kingdom) Silver) United Kingdom Eddie Hearn (Japan) (Female) Atom 22/10/2015 Tokyo, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Ohashi Promotions Ayaka Miyao (Japan) Japan Hideyuki Ohashi Cecilia Braekhus (Norway) (Female) Welter 24/10/2015 North Rhine-Westphalia, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA K2 Promotions TBA Germany Thomas Loeffler Alexander Povetkin (Russia) (Silver) Heavy 04/11/2015 Kazan, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA World of Boxing Robert Helenius (Sweden) Russia Alexey Stashkov Olanrewaja Durodola (Nigeria) (Silver) Cruiser 04/11/2015 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA World of Boxing Dmitry Kudryashov (Russia) Alexey Stashkov Delfine Persoon (Belgium) (Female) Light 11/11/2015 West Flanders, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Maiva Hamadouche (France) Belgium Filiep Tampere Anthony Mundine (Australia) (Silver) Superwelter 11/11/2015 Victoria, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Big Time Boxing Charles Hatley (USA) Australia Brian Amatruda Javier Flores (Puerto Rico) (USNBC) Welter 12/11/2015 Washington D.C. TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Roc Nation Jaime Herrera (USA) USA Eric Bottjer Shannon O´Connell (Australia) (Female Feather 21/11/2015 , TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Dayana Cordero (Colombia) Silver) Australia Lynden Hosking (USA) (Female) Heavy 28/11/2015 California, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Laura Ramsey (USA) USA Blanca Gutierrez Melissa McMorrow (USA) (Female Fly 28/11/2015 California, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

CECILIA COMUNALES CONQUERED THE WBC INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE

Uruguayan, Cecilia Comunales defeated Milagros Tejada, to win the WBC International female super lightweight title on points, with scorecards of 98- 92 and two 100-90 Comunales showed determination, concentration and a great progress, in defeating the Dominican fighter who had earned her challenge to this vacant title by winning 8 of her last 9 bouts.

Comunales decalred after the fight “ I am really happy, I feel wonderful. Since the very first round I looked for the fight and it was really beneficial to win by points rather than a KO. “ With this victory, Comunales improves her record to 13 victories with 8 KO´s and just one defeat. Matthysse was on her bicycle and back- peddled with fleet throughout, but would spring forward and there were frequent clashes of heads. She also spent more time tying Mrdjenovic up in clinches and punching at short range. Mrdjenovic appeared to land the cleaner text book punches. but Matthysse did have her moments. There were some furious exchanges late in the fight which repeatedly had the crowd on its feet.

After ten rounds were completed, the Judges awarded the fight to the Argentinian by scores of 96-94 – Samuel Conde Lopez (Puerto Rico), Gustavo Padilla (Panama) 98-92, and Stanley Christodoulou (South Africa) 97-93.

In what turned out to be a rough and tumble affair, Argentina’s Edith Soledad Matthysse (14- SOLEDAD 7-1,1 KO) won the WBC female featherweight title on Saturday night in Caseros, Buenos MATTHYSSE Aires with a ten round victory over Canada’s Jelena Mrdjenovic (35-9- IS THE NEW WBC 1, 19 Kos). FEATHERWEIGHT Matthysse, trained by her brother Lucas, came out with fury in the opening round but was CHAMPION quickly shut down by Mrdjenovic’s high guard and stern . The Canadian used her superior skills to back the Argentinian up and came forward for the duration of the bout utilizing her authoritative lead left. IN A FIGHT OF EXPERIENCE VS YOUTH, ESMERALDA MORENO DEFEATS JESSICA NERY PLATA IN WBC ELIMINATORY BOUT

WBC light flyweight Champion in recess, Esmeralda “Joya” Moreno defeated Jessica Nery Plata by unanimous decision in a WBC light flyweight eliminator fight.

In a fight of experience Vs youth, Moreno who's eight years old than her twenty year old opponent, imposed her greater ring smarts, bringing it to bear against Nery Plata, winning by scorecards of 96-94, 98-92 and 97-93.

Nery had her moments and caught Moreno with some long, hard accurate rights. But in the second half of the fight, Moreno moved up into an intense higher gear and her sheer insistence couldn't be matched by the youngster. With this victory, Esmeralda becomes the official challenger of WBC light flyweight queen, Ibeth "Roca" Zamora. Yazmín "Rusita" Rivas left a clear mark of superiority, defeating Kandy "Rubia" Sandoval, in a successful defence of her WBC bantamweight championship.

"Rusita" didnt have an easy night of it, against a tough, hungry and ambitious Sandoval, who showed great spirit.

However, the experience and skills of Rivas imposed over Sandoval, were telling factors, indicated in the Judges´scorecards of : 96-94, 96-94 and 97-93.

It was a clear but uncomfortable victory for Rivas, who was obliged to work hard throughout.

YAZMIN RIVAS DEFENDS HER WBC BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE NEVER WE WILL FORGET!

A fight for the ages, happened on August 21st, 1981, at the most important boxing venue of that era, the Sports Pavilion of The passion that boxing generates, was the Caesar´s Palace Hotel in Las Vegas. not only coursing though the veins of the fans who attended that Arena, but also At this iconic venue, the greatest among the two mentioned Nations, Champions of Mexico and Puerto Rico, coastline to shore. It was a matter of Salvador Sanchez, the then WBC national pride. featherweight Champion, and the super bantamweight Champion Wilfredo Gomez was knocked down in the first Gomez. It was total outright war from round after receiving a hard right hand. moment one, and those there, instantly He wasn't that badly hurt but none the realized it'd never go ! less this moment of drama, sparked great excitement in all fans. Wilfredo got back up, and so typically of his style and immense bravery, he went straight back to war throwing powerful punches in bunches. He was absolutely determined Total pandemonium! A to jealously preserve and conserve his d e v i l i s h l y d i ffi c u l t undefeated record. situation for the fighter from the Island, who And that’s how they continued to and fro, s o m e h o w a n d that is, until round 8, when Salvador incredibly got back to managed to land some of his best h i s f e e t , b u t punches in thudding combinations, swaying...visibly and sending Wilfredo back to the canvass, but obviously unsteadily, this time he was outpunched and and the third man in the overwhelmed. ring, Filipino Carlos Padilla, halted the fight. At the point of the stoppage, the three Judges had Salvador ahead.

Heroes vs LeGends By Jill Diamond

A Marine NEVER leaves a wounded Boyd thanked everyone for making the colleague on the battlefield, and in that charity softball game raising money for very spirit plus traditon of valor beyond Wounded Warriors, a tremendous bravery, the US Armed Forces and success, saying: " Thank you guys for others do everything possible to help taking the time out of your schedule to Wounded Warriors, so WBC Cares is let us regular folk have such a good very proud, to have been invited to time competing against you in softball participate in the Welcome Back to raise money helping do God's Project: Heroes vs. Legends Softball work. Had the UFC, MLB, and NFL all Game at Sanctuary Island, New represented on the LEGENDS team." Jersey. He also said: " HEROES TEAM, are all Purple Heart Awardees, having been A star lineup of participants injured in combat. Thank you guys for participated. USNBC Champ, Boyd what you have done to help protect our Melson, Capt. in the Army Reserves, Country, as well as the World, and for who Jill Diamond of WBC Cares, letting us play on your team! brought along to play on the Heroes Team, and former Red Sox player, "Just met this wounded warrior who Tony Valhovic who played with the now competes as a Para-Olympian Legends. and is assigned to WCAP (the Army's World Class Athlete Program) just like I A memorable competitive and also fun was when I was on Active Duty. This game, following which everyone was dude can run 100 meters in 11.9 presented with a Championship Medal. seconds! And he does it with a Jill commented: " beautiful day, ending prosthetic leg. Absolutely incredible!" with an informal dinner, friendship and hopes for winning next year! TIME TO SAY GOODBYE. By Juan Ignacio Pereyra

In boxing history, many decisions have professional debut in that same year against from boxing, but he concluded in great victories but also in great Tunney Hunsaker. It started an eighteen i g n o r e d h i s w o r d s . failures. year professional,career. Pacheco unveiled the diminished physical Some of these decisions were related to the At the beginning he had important fights condition of the boxer complicated time of saying goodbye. This against , , prior to the fight with moment usually comes when the boxer has . In 1964 he was the Spinks. He stated that to end his career due to a physical condition, youngest Champion in all boxing history, his reflexes were slow, it a personal problem, age or having no more winning the world heavyweight title against was obvious that rivals reasons to fight. These are real difficult .Ten years on, he had an epic easily land punches on times for the boxer and these times are war against George Foreman. There were him and that his speech usually delayed, often offering still great battles against , h a d b e c o m e s l o w, performances, but in other cases only and a terrible and dramatic trilogy against symptoms of a brain receiving unnecessary punishment. Joe Frazier. injury.

This has been the case with Erik Morales, Muhammad Ali began his debacle in 1979, With this diagnosis, he Oscar De La Hoya, Roy Jones Jr., and prior to his return against and still decides to fight in . Bernsrd, last year aged after a frustrated “last fight” he decided to 1980 and he faced Larry 49, earned the record for being the Oldest return without hearing the recommendation Holmes, losing by TKO in fighter holding a world title . of his close circle. Years and years of the tenth round. Ali's battles, where boxing didn’t offer the physical condition was But what does it really take for a boxer to security that exists now, left Ali with deplorable, but why did take the decision of keep boxing? I think of troubles. It is also known he used to have he still want to continue Muhammad Ali. hard workouts, allowing his sparring boxing? partners to throw heavy blows to the body in This case is undoubtedly the most important order to strengthen resistance, a practice It is said that the main to analyze due to the legendary career that that was not approved by doctors. Freddie cause was an economic the King of Boxing had. In his amateur Pacheco, one of his main doctors, one. Ali had many debts. career, when he was still known as Cassius confirmed that his preparations were very He had been ripped off Marcellus Clay, he began boxing at 12 extreme. and had little money, due years old, winning his first amateur title at in part to some bad 14. He then conquered a gold medal in the After his second bout against Norton in investments. He always in 1960. He made his 1976, Pacheco recommended Ali to retire denied this, alleging to have lingering hunger to win a fourth world The fundamental question is...even title. He returned again and for the last time knowing the condition he was, why Ali in 1981. His opponent was , continue to step into the ring? What was 27 years old, who had been defeated by the cause? Larry Holmes. These questions can be applied to too many The fight was held in Nassau, Bahamas, fighters who have continued when they because in the , there was't should have concluded. I think the biggest any Athletic Commission approving the cause to continue doing something that still battle because of the physical shape of Ali. hurts, is not economic, nor the search of For diminishing doubts he had some , I think that the main reason is a medical examinations to confirm his good human condition, “Doing what you love the health, which went well. Yet, the result was most”. Love involves thousands of feelings evident and proved by Berbick, who as the passion and pride, a fighter who loves defeated him by unanimous decision in 10 sport will continue to do it until the very last rounds. minute he or she can.

Almost three years after retirement, Ali was Sometimes this happens without fighters diagnosed in September 1984 with being aware of their limits and their human Parkinson's, a chronic neurodegenerative limitations. Love can Oblige fighters to disease that eventually leads to a make these sacrifices. Love leads to a progressive disability, as a result of the personal and internal battle. A battle seeking destruction of neurons, for reasons that redemption. even now are currently unknown. One of his doctors, Dr. Martin Ecker, commented that Many boxers had to fight against this he must acquired Parkinson during his paradox. While so many have suffered, career due to the repeated hard blows to his some others have enjoyed the glory, but head, denying that it was inherited. In fact, at the end of the day, whatever the result Ali shown to have some problems with his is, each boxer will fundamentally have to reflexes after after losing his crown against decide to continue...or retire. Larry Holmes in 1980. In addition, his speech had become slower and he showed unexplained tiredness.

Still, there are diverse opinions that don’t confirm that boxing is the cause of his condition. Boxing boxing back then is not was not what it is today. Thanks to our dear Don Jose Sulaiman and to the World Boxing Council, there have been developed medical studies and measures to protect boxers, such as the reduction of 15-12 rounds, the implementation of 4 ropes in the ring or also the 30, seven days and twenty hours pre weigh in to monitor the weight but also and vitally, the health of boxers. It is also estimated that Ali may had an early neuronal degeneration and boxing accelerated the symptoms. Over the years, the manifestations of the disease have advanced, but with the help of his wife, Lonnie Williams, he has valiantly fought against this disorder, acting as an example and inspiration for the people who are similarly suffering with this illness. Lonnie says Ali has not been depressed with his condition .Ali has has a very active life. And he has also helped at numerous charity events. KnowingKnowing aa Deontay ChampionChampion Wilder

After conquering the world title defeating He is a fighter with a great , on January 17th at the MGM debuting as pro on November 15th, 2008 Grand of Las Vegas, Nevada, Deontay Wilder defeating Ethan Cox by KO in the second round. stands as a proud champion of the most The current WBC heavyweight king has a record prestigious boxing organization, the WBC. of 34 victories with 33 KO´s. And NO defeats!

The fighter from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, got into boxing by accident after his daughter was born. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Wilder conquered the bronze medal in the heavyweight division. It was the only medal that the US delegation won in this discipline.

1.- When was the first time you put the boxing 7.- How can you describe yourself inside the 14.- How boxing has gloves on? ring? change your life? The first time I put boxing world on was back in I'm a straight out monster in the ring but a very Boxing have changed my 2007 after my daughter was born intelligent, smart and patient monster. I wait for life so much, I'm able to it! Wait for it! Then Boooom Goodnight!! support my family 2.- What are your goals in the sport? unbelievably, I go where I My main goal in the sport is to become the 8.- What kind of music do you like? please and can buy what undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the I like all kinds of music, really if it sounds good me or my kids want but all world I'll listen to it glory belongs to God, without him none of this 3.- Name 5 of your favorite boxers 9.- Your favorite meal is… would be possible. , Evander Holyfield, Muhammad Ali, Pizza , Tommy Hearns 15. - What does it means 10.- If you wouldn’t be a boxer, what would you to you having conquered 4.- Do you have a ritual or a good luck charm liked to be? the Green and Gold belt? that you use before getting into the ring? Either a football or basketball player Having the WBC Belt The only ritual I can say I do before each fight means a lot to me. I is pray. I have an individual prayer in which I 11.- Do you were afraid of something during represent it very well. I can pray for myself as well as my opponent and I your childhood? say my name is with all the have a team prayer. I hate snakes other greats that have had this belt so I go in the 5.- Which is your favorite ? 12.- Do you have any hobbies? history book for Eternity Left hook Right Hand I love motorcycle and tattoos .

6.- Against who you would like to fight? 13.- Favorite color… Vitali Klitschko Red Somewhere in Time By James Blears

Yet another victory in his upcoming fight will The other day at the sports club which I attend, I found numerically bring Floyd Mayweather level to an exquisite bracelet on a rather remote bench. Its Marciano’s 49-0 record, with Floyd’s legend already intertwined copper and gold hue shone so brightly, anchored in the bedrock of history. with stingrays of temptation, in the glowing descending sunset. Much more rough hewn in blockbuster style, Rocky punctuated the best punchline ending to a world title It was long past the time the offices had closed, so I fight courtesy of “Suzy Q.” While Floyd is top bracket took it home, and polished it some more, until it was for superlative style, gloriously confirming, underlying radiant. A piece of jewellery that one lady had lost, it and proving beyond any doubt, the boxing maxim of would have been a lovely present for my Lady. But of hit without being hit. Pinpoint accuracy and shoulder course, although I coveted this marvel, I’d found it and rolls, rather than rolling thunder. it was never mine to keep. With a heavy heart, but a lighter conscience, I handed it in the very next day. Paradoxically Floyd’s greatest test under fire came against the fearless and fearsome Diego “Chico” Although Floyd can always keep his WBC belts won in Corrales. On that night, even though his hands were five weight categories, his Gold Belt and the Emerald sore and smarting, Floyd not only outsmarted Diego, belt, which he brilliantly earned and DIDN’T just he also fought through searing pain, to drop him five happen upon, he won’t be reigning Champion or times, pruning the taller man’s flourishing undefeated Monarch forever. record, after obliging Diego’s corner to threw in the As he himself says, he must and he will relinquish his towel. belts to give others the chance to shine. And Floyd must retire, sooner rather than later. Saying this is From a famly of boxers, including his Trainer Uncle appreciably easier than doing it, given his Roger- a world Champion, who had two bruising, accomplishments. But boxing up there in the ring, losing brushes with Julio Cesar Chavez, boxing is the living on the edge within its cornerposts, is a only job Floyd has ever known. So, he’s honed, passing parameter of life. polished and burnished his vocation/profession, to excel beyond the boundries of Grand Master, edging Perhaps a solid silver rather than a slither of a on to the threashold of uncharted territory. trophy could be hammered, fashioned “ore” even But…there have been fights in his career, where even vulcanized, depicting Father Time with his sythe. Floyd has been up against it. One which comes to It could be presented as an accolade, but also as mind, is the first encounter against Jose Luis Castillo a warning to a fighter who reaches 49 victories… who outweighed him by a whopping nine pounds on and NOT out. Because by then, he/she should fight night. But the even more serious factor, was a be wise enough to have grasped that the torn rotator cuff in Floyd’s left shoulder which opponent that no one can mow down is: hampered him and obliged him to switch more often minutes, hours, days and years, which than not to southpaw. conieve and combine into ageing code combinations, that can’t be held back or Characteristically in the return, the rugged Castillo cracked. was mastered, matriculated and outmanoeuvered. A similar case with rough and tumble Marcos “Chino” The choice of silver for such a trophy is only Maidana. fitting. This beautiful metal, in some ways matches a boxer’s mettle. It has to be Shane Mosely who’s talented and hard hitting in his constantly polished or it’ll dull and tarnish. own right, and with his own right, painfully caught A Silver reminder of a Golden Era. Professio- Floyd twice in quick succession during round two, and nally, it all started on October 11th 1996. the great one’s knees kinked, momentarily swaying Only Floyd knows exactly when to call time! him. Annoyed at showing human frailty by descending from Mount Olympus, Floyd escaped and ascended, only to return and punish Shane. There was the peach of a fight against Oscar De La Hoya which ended in a split decisión, but a loss for Oscar, who was attacking, only to be countered by a high octane welter of accurate punches as he kept moving in.

Five years or more in the making, for many the fight with Manny was not as exciting as they had hoped. Yet it was a shutout victory for Floyd, who applied the Field Marshall’s baton with adroit adeptness. Oh…and yes, it’s the richest fight in history…until the next mega boxing clash somewhere and probably some way down the yellow brick road. I really hope that Floyd calls it a day at 49 fights, with nothing left to prove. All that glitters isn’t gold and the Midas touch can tranform into a petrifying curse. Boxing is experiencing a resurgence in in the mandatory position following the the UK, we currently have 7 recognised upset victory by Las Vegas based World Champions and 2 interim Swede Badou Jack over champions from the various governing in April. The way is now paved for the bodies. The sport is in the healthiest 'Saint' to take his third shot at a world state it has been since the Calzaghe- title, rumoured to be taking place on the Hatton era and with no less than four undercard of Floyd Mayweather's 49th television channels broadcasting fight on 12th September. The champion professional boxing (Sky, Boxnation, is not undefeated, neither is he invincible Channel 5 and most recently ITV) we are however he does know how to dig into in a state of plenty. the trenches and fight hard for 12 rounds as he showed us against Dirrell. Groves The big question that follows is who is may draw inspiration from Jack's only our next World Champion going to be? career defeat that occurred last year via The answer may lie in the Super 1st round TKO at the hands of Derek Middleweight division which is laden Edwards when he was badly shaken with Great British prospects. after two heavy knock downs.

Callum Smith, and Rocky We know from Groves' first encounter Fielding are three Brits occupying spots with that he can start fast and in the top 12 WBC ratings, rated 2nd, is heavy handed especially early on. 11th and 12th respectively. Of the three, There are question marks around his appears to have the stamina and ability to take a punch but brightest future with an unblemished 17 Groves is savvy enough to be aware of fight record and tipped by many in the this and will no doubt be working on a business to go all the way. His upcoming tactical game plan that works to his British title fight against no. 12 rated advantages. Expect him to set a will surely capture the precedent early on using the jab and imagination with both men being heavy potentially stop Jack in the middle hitters and hailing from ! rounds! Fielding brings his own 21 fight undefeated record so will not be there to Groves will no doubt feel the pressure make up the numbers and has a real more than most after arch rival James chance of upsetting the Smith DeGale claimed a portion of the super bandwagon. The winner of that fight will middleweight crown earlier this year. A almost certainly be in line for a shot at potential multimillion pound unification the WBC title, the loser will still be in a beckons if Groves can find a way to beat position to come again. Badou Jack and claim the Green and Gold Belt. That leaves Martin Murray, tough as they come and a seasoned campaigner. Murray was unlucky enough to be awarded title shots against two of the most formidable of the last decade. His controversial loss over a fading Sergio Martinez and his brave stoppage defeat to GGG will almost certainly earn him another shot now he has stepped up in weight but only time will tell if we have seen the best of Martin Murray. Who's Next? Arguably the strongest chance of a new By Jamie Parry & Robbie Oliver British world champion comes in the form of 'Saint' George Groves, currently There were not always 17 divisions in professional boxing, as it all started in a much more rudimentary fashion, centuries before in places like Ethiopia and Greece.

Boxing developed to a further extent in , but only the heavyweight division. Not all the fighters were big bruisers, and it was not usual to see fights between radically different heights, shapes and sizes. In the XX Century, these divisions were born: The primary division was heavyweight, and then bit by bit, generation by generation and year by year. Light heavyweight: 1903 the next 16 evolved, following on. : 1916

Super featherweight: 1921

Super lightweight: 1922

Super welterweight: 1962

Light Flyweight: 1975

Super Bantamweight: 1976

Cruiserweight: 1978

Super Flyweight: 1979

It was on 1867, when the first title middleweight : 1984 fight took place, Then it came the in 1880. After this the appeared in 1887. Strawweight : 1986 The bantamweight division in 1890 and the one year later.

Cotto and Canelo Promo: Calm before the storm!

In Los Angeles, Mexico City, New York and Puerto Rico, the pair of em were face-to-face, entertainingly promoting their slugfest on November 21st at the , in Las Vegas, Nevada- both cool as a cucumber, calm, collected, polite and mutually respectful, released soon. He also saving up the ferocity for Fight Night! commented that in all b o x i n g h i s t o r y , Both are showing us their class with Mexicans and Puerto statements like: “It's an honor fighting Ricans rivalry has . He's a boxing legend. b e e n b e y o n d Without any doubt, this'll be a great a b s o l u t e l y fight. I am fully confident in my own outstanding. The preparation, in order to defeat him.” So template of history said Saul "Canelo" Alvarez . Canelo gives us the glorious comes to the fight with 45 victories and With no lull or letup, World Boxing e x a m p l e s o f : just one defeat. Council President Mauricio Sulaiman Salvador Sánchez vs announces that for this fight a Special Wilfredo Gomez and Edition Belt will be presented to the Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Winner. Further information will be Hector "El Macho" C a m a c h o . C u r r e n t l y . . . . t h e balance favors the B o r i c u a s w i t h 5 5 victories over 47 to the Mexicans!

Characteristically succinct, but sage and h i g h l y p e r c e p t i v e , t h e W B C middleweight Champion briefly commented: “ Saul is a great fighter and when there are two great fighters in a ring, the result is a great fight!” Miguel Cotto arrives to this fight with a record of 40 victories, with 33 KO´s and four defeats. Dial WBC for Champions attending “Digital Town “ in Mexico City

knowledge plus cutting Ring Telmex fighters, former Champions edge technology far and current world Champions have and wide. visited Digital Town” of TELMEX, located on Mexico City's Zocalo Plaza, t Top of the bill at Digital in order to be in touch with droves of Town was the greet boxing fans and technology wizards. and meet session with the WBC's host of Received by Team TELMEX and Leticia Green and Gold Belt Equihua-Public Relations Manager, the superstars. World Boxing Champions arrived in force. They included , This is the most important DIGITAL , Zulina Muñoz and event in all of Mexico, and it's taking Ibeth Zamora. Great and tremendously place from july 10 to 26. People get the popular former Champions: Daniel opportunity of enjoying more than 30 Zaragoza, Ultiminio Ramos, Isaac w o r k s h o p s , c o n f e r e n c e s w i t h Bustos, Pipino Cuevas and Alfonso I n t e r n a t i o n a l l e a d e r s , d i g i t a l Zamora were close at hand. As were experiences and many more attractions. promising fighters Alejandra Jimenez, Judith Rodriguez, Irma García, Edgar In this edition of 2015, Telmex, Telcel Jiménez and , to complete and "Carlos Slim Foundation" reaffirm quite a lineup! their commitment of spreading NVBHOF 3rd annual induction ceremony

Ray Leonard, George F o r e m a n , D i e g o Corrales, Evander Holyfield, Roberto "Mano de Piedra" Duran, plus other greats of boxing have become part of it.

Extraordinary and beloved boxing icons The NVBHOF has the Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis, Marvin m a i n g o a l o f Hagler, Roger Mayweather, Eddie immortalizing boxers Mustafa Muhammad, Johnny "Mi Vida and members of the Loca" Tapia (RIP) Marco Antonio community related to Barrera and Felix "Tito" Trinidad, joined N e v a d a b o x i n g , elite immortals at the Nevada Boxing c o n s i d e r i n g a l s o Hall of Fame, after being presented as resident figures who's new members. o u t s t a n d i n g l y contributed to the Barrera became the second Mexican boxing industry. fighter on getting in, while Trinidad, only something I didn’t imagine!” after 7 years of retirement, became the first Puerto Rican fighter in this Hall of Trinidad, who was a welterweight Fame. and middleweight Champ, thanked for his induction commenting that this Barrera, concluded his glittering career type of event makes him love the with a record of 67-7, 44 KO´s. He sport all the more. conquered world titles at super bantamweight, featherweight and super “When I was young I thought of this. featherweight. He'll forever be As my career was greater and remembered for the fabulous trilogy, greater, getting this recognition with Erik “Terrible” Morales. become a goal, and that´s why I must thank life and also boxing “This is something I cant believe. I used for being able to be here. There are to only be proud of having the same tears in my eyes." birthday as Muhammad Ali, but now I will able to say that we were inducted During this event, Floyd Mayweather into the NVBHOF on the very same day, was presented with the Fighter Of ” Barrera enthused. The Year Award.

“But also, Julio Cesar Chavez has been The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame always my idol, and being here is a way was established in 2013 and since of knowing that I tried to follow his steps. then, great figures including: Oscar This is something you can’t repeat , it dela Hoya, , Sugar Carlos Zarate presents his Autobiography "Exito y Nocaut" manner outside ring hours, was an all time great made me shiver but also it when it came down to the business of fighting. helped me remember the Ranked all time number one bantamweight most beautiful moments of alongside Reuben Olivares by Ring Magazine, my life aside from my family Carlos' dynamite mighty punching career b u t a l s o t h r o u g h m y spanned 70 fights, 66 wins- 63 of them via KO beloved sport. and just four defeats! “I so am happy for the This project started some years back, when results, and I realy left my Carlos suffered a heart, was ordered to bed, had heart here in every single some plenty of time to think and contemplate and page. I had the great desire this helped him to start this dream t o l e t y o u k n o w a n d understand my history and Success and KO “ is the much awaited and There has been triumph and the nadir or near to help those who are in the eagerly anticipated autobiography that former despair, but also the golden thread of a horrible grip of addictions.” WBC bantamweight Champion, Carlos Zarate, Champion's sheer determination to overcome all wrote about his KO studded ring career and the the odds to triumphantly fight back. And this is The great Champion who titanic fight he won to defeat alcoholism and something Carlos wants to share with his many took time to thank all of his addictions. fans as well as all people. Family and his Wife Nellie for helping him win the most The man with a winning smile and a gentle “Writing this book, has been cathartic for me. It important fight of his life.

Wayne McCullough Day

The Nevada state has designated July Few people gave him any possibility, but 30th as “Wayne McCullough´s day that night Wayne proved to have a great ”commemorating the 20th anniversary determination, skill and fighting spirit. of Wayne conquering the WBC world championship. McCullough had an amateur career of more than 300 bouts, more than 100 “ I am honored and also because this ko´s and only 10 loses; he also happened at the city which has adopted conquered a Silver belt at the Olympic me. I'm proud to be recognized for games of 1992. conquering the green and gold belt. I want to thank WBC President, Mauricio During his professional career he built a Sulaiman, for presenting me with this record of 27 victories with 18 Kos and 7 recognition," McCullough commented. loses. Wayne was never knocked out and he fought against the cream of the On July 30th, 1995, Wayne conquered crop including: , José the WBC bantamweight crown defeating Luis Bueno, Víctor Rabanales, Daniel Japanese Yasuei Yakushiji, in Nagoya, Zaragoza, Erik Morales, Naseem Japan. Hamed, Oscar Larios and . Celebration of a Champion

Santiago Tianguistenco in the State of and progress towards a bright future for Mexico, commemorated the thirty third young boxers. anniversary of the death of boxing superstar Salvador Sanchez with honor, A wonderful day which brought great style and pernache. pride to Salvador's Mother Maria Luisa Narvaez De Sanchez. How She, the The beautiful Santa Maria Del Buen Family and this town love him! Suceso Church, was packed by Salvador's family and friends. It was a huge turnout. A mariachi band played some jaunty and happy tunes there, accompanying a constantly growing procession, to the nearby pine trees lined cemetery leading to Sal's grave, where heartfelt tributes were offered, and wreaths as well as garlands of bright colored flowers festooned.

Then on to the Civic Center where Salvador's Family provided lunch for a multitude. And promising youngsters competed in nine boxing finals.

It was a tribute and salute to Salvador's everlasting memory, as an all time great WBC featherweight Champion and a sports icon. But also brilliant ray of hope An spectacular first invitational amateur show in Los Angeles The first LA first invitational amateur show was organized by Rudy Tellez, Joe Zanders, USA Boxing President, Mike Martino, USA Boxing CEO along with the Alhambra Youth Boxing Club, LA Sheriff Jim McDonnell along with Tony Campbell, from UPAC and it was was sponsored by the World Boxing Council. More than 160 young fighters showed their great potential, skills and technique, but also a great passion and enthusiasm.

The WBC awarded a special green and gold belt, manufactured especially and specifically for the amateur show, as well as medals- a gold one for the winner and a silver one for the runner up.

USA Boxing decided who were the 3 boxers that deserved to have the WBC belts. The winning boxers were: Christian Parez, aged 10, Christopher Zavala and Carlos Balderas.

The attendance was much higher that expected, with participation requests from boxers of others states. However this particular edition was for Californian fighters.

The WBC wants to gratefully thank and congratulate all the people that made this wonderful event possible. It was a magnificent invitational show combining partnership, sports rivalry and union. We want to reiterate our support for the organization and future editions of this superb and growing competition.

Letters to the Editor

1.- What is going to happen with the middleweight 3.- There are silver, regular, international, diamond, title? Canelo and Cotto will have a rematch or must emerald and emeritus belts in the WBC. Which is the the winner face the victor of Golovkin VS Lemieux? real world , and what is the Hierarchy of all of them? Cotto and Canelo will contest the title on November 21st and the will be the winner of The WBC recognizes only one World Champion per Golovkin vs. Lemieux. There are lots of possible division and sometimes, where rules allow it, an interim combinations but we must firstly wait for these results. Champion, when the Champion is not able to compete. Golovkin is fighting on October 17th and the winner will be All the other belts were created to develop talents, by WBC interim champion; Cotto is fighting with Canelo on location or age. The Emerald, Diamond and Gold belt are November 21st and the winner will be the WBC exclusive trophies, presented at special fights. middleweight world champion. Any other comment or any other information is pure speculation. We can't know 4.- The Diamond title is above the regular champion? anything until these fights happen. Then we can and we will define depending on this. That is what de WBC has They are different. The world champion is the king ruled. division. The Diamond Champion is presented with this belt after winning a fight against a rival of his equal 2.- Why is Floyd Mayweather allowed to have two hierarchy- another Champion. world titles, while other fighters must choose? 5.- Which Champions will attend the WBC 53rd The WBC is always on the leading edge and has adapted Convention? to the circumstances, including high tech and today's situations. Mayweather is a fighter who has become the The WBC is glad, happy and honored to count on the most important boxer in the last years. Floyd has also attendance confirmation of legends Evander Hollyfield, always been loyal to the WBC. He had the intention of Lennox Lewis, Tommy Hearns, Marvin Hagler Roberto meeting Jose Sulaiman to address his future, however Duran, among others. We will very soon release a full list this was sadly not to be. The WBC decided to do with further information. everything possible to bring about Mayweather vsPacquiao. That is why no mandatory bout was ordered in the welterweight and super welterweight division. This measure helped to create the conditions to make this fight happen. Mayweather will be fighting on September 12th and after that, we will address the status of both divisions.