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Linares will continue in the division

Andrzej Fonfara defeats 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 The One?

1990 Chávez vs Taylor

The Clowning Glory

The WBC unites with City to combat breastcancer

Muhammad Ali honored at fortieth Anniversary of Directorio: the Thrilla in

“WBC World” is the official Dodge that! "Great balls of fire" hurled by Cotto magazine of the . . "Macho" Camacho, a candidate for International Executive Director Boxing Hall of Fame Mauricio Sulaimán. Great Year for women´s boxing Subdirector Víctor Silva. World Champions Marketing Manager José Antonio Arreola Sulaimán

Managing Editor Francisco Posada Toledo

Traducción Paul Landeros / James Blears

Design Director Alaín M. Flores

Photos Naoki Fukuda Sumio Yamada Alma Montiel José Rodríguez

Contributing Editors Víctor Cota (WBC Historian) José Antonio Arreola Sulaiman Juan Pereira James Blears Jamie Parry and Robbie Oliver Santa Cruz Paulina Brindis Our 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, , Roman Gonzalez and defended their respective crowns with style, and also a new name is included in the WBC chárter of champions... .

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 () (Voluntary) Middle 21/11/2015 , Duane Ford John McKaie Dave Moretti Burt Clements Robert Byrd Prom. /Golden Boy Prom. Saul Alvarez (Mexico) USA NY, USA OK NV, USA NV, USA NV, USA Gabriel Peñagaricano/

Takashi Miura (Japan) (Mandatory) Superfeather 21/11/2015 Nevada, Alberto Leon Patricia Morse-Jarman Adalaide Byrd Glenn Feldman Tony Weeks Francisco Vargas (Mexico) USA OK NV, USA NV, USA CT, USA NV, USA Oscar De La Hoya Jayson V elez (Puerto Rico) (Silver) Feather 21/11/2015 Nevada, Juan Sanchez TBA TBA TBA TBA Golden Boy Promotions (USA) USA Oscar De La Hoya

Wanheng Mena y othin ( 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 MI, USA OK Virat Vachirarattanawongse Pedro Guev ar a (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 OK 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 (Malawi) Final Elimination) Canada OK Canada IN, USA OK CT, USA OK Canada Yvon Michel (USA) (Voluntary) Heavy 16/01/2016 , TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA DiBella Entertainment TBA USA Lou DiBella Denver Cuello () (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 Inc. Gevorg Khatchikian (Netherlands) USA Todd Duboef (Mexico) (Youth) Superbantam 20/11/2015 Nevada, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Golden Boy Promotions Giovanni 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 Promotions Dayana Cordero (Colombia) Silver) Australia OK Australia Philippines OK Lynden Hosking Chris Traietti (USA) (USNBC)Cruiser 25/11/2015 Massachusetts, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Adam Collins (USA) USA Vincent Traietti Antonio Nieves (USA) (USNBC) Bantam 25/11/2015 , 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 Promotions Eliecer 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 , 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 TBA Sonja Fox (USA) Silver) USA Walter Johnson III Yazmin Rivas (Mexico) (Female) Bantam 12/12/2015 Baja Norte, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Promociones Zanfer Catherine Phiri (Zambia) Mexico Fernando Beltran (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Heavy 12/12/2015 , Mauro Betti TBA TBA TBA TBA (Jamaica) United Kingdom (United Kingdom) (Internat.) Light 12/12/2015 London, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Matchroom Sport TBA 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 TBA Louis Sylvera (Canada) Belgium Alain Vanacker Yuko Kuroki (Japan) (Female) Minimum 20/12/2015 Fukuoka, TBA Jerrold Tomeldan Yoshikazu Furuta TBA Raymond Chang TBA Nancy Franco (Mexico) Japan Philippines Japan Hong Kong Tomoko Koga Avni Yildirim (Turkey) (Internat. Silver) Lt. Heavy 20/12/2015 , TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Arena Box Dariusz Sek (Poland) Germany Ahmet Oener Zulina Muñoz (Mexico) (Female) Superfly December , TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 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 TBA TBA Blanca Gutierrez Melissa McMorrow (USA) (Female Fly TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Tyrieshia Douglas (USA) Internat.) Blanca Gutierrez Roldan Aldea (Philippines) (Youth) Light TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Golden Gloves TBA South Africa Rodney Berman

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LINARES WILL CONTINUE IN THE LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION

Venezuelan sensation Jorge Linares, who's just very successfully defended his World Boxing Council lightweight championship at the 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 a great fight against Brit , a fight word go, landed clusters of sinking blows to that concluded by KO. the abdomen of his opponent, who started tp “For now I am not thinking of climbing to super buckle in the face of the sustained offensive. lightweight as I feel real great in this division , “The Golden Boy” highlighted that the where I keep winning without difficulty. I want spectacular win was due to the tremendous to face the best and keep being the best training he's undergone. "I was well prepared lightweight of the world”. and I knew that he was going to fall at anytime, Regarding his next match, Linares commented but I fought cautiously. that his trainer is studying several options; his Linares conquered the WBC title in December next fight could take place in February 2016. 2014 after defeating Mexican Javier Prieto. He defended for the first time on May 30th , 2015 in successfully defended his WBC International Light Championship defeating Welshman Nathan Cleverly via UD, at the UIC Pavilion in , Illinois., in an exciting slugfest. 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 DEFEATS NATHAN CLEVERLY IN A PUMMEL WAR

“Chocolatito” melts Brian

Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, brilliantly defended Knowing more than sensing the end was neigh, his WBC flyweight title, wearing down and untimely Roman moved in and attacked, Brian attempted to overwhelming "Hawaiian " by move away, but was trapped and walloped as a static TKO in the ninth round, underlining his accolade of target. Referee Benji Esteves moved in to mercifully Best in the whole wide World. stop it at two minutes fifty three seconds. A ex world Champion himself, Brian Viloria (36-5, 22 KOs) knew the score, grasping the fact that his best Roman gently patted Brian on top of the head with chance was to stay busy, against the formidable his gloved right hand and proffered a friendly, wistful Chocolatito ( 44-0, 38 Kos). Brian started aggressively, and slightly apologetic smile. Multi talented, winning round one. Yet Roman, defended effectively, exceptionally hard hitting, accurate, with a solid slipping punches, moving out of range and taking defence, a blistering attack, an astute ring general's other blows on his forearms or gloves. He was brain patience and instinctive brilliance, triple world absorbing knowledge, yet not punishment. champion Roman "Chocolatito" is already an all time GREAT. 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 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 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. GOLOVKIN TKO'S LEMIEUX

Undefeated Kazakh and World Boxing Council Interim champion, Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, TKO's Canadian in the eighth round of the main event of the card organized by K2 Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions at 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 , 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. Venció por nocaut al argentino VIKTOR POSTOL: NUEVO CAMPEÓN SUPERLIGERO

Viktor “Iceman” Postol is the new WBC super With just seconds left in round ten, Matthysse lightweight champion was hit by a pinpoint peach of left uppercut that sent him crashing to the canvass, where Lanky Ukrainian Viktor “The Iceman” Postol he was counted out on his haunches. (28-0, 12KO) Knocked out Argentinian Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse (37-4, 34KO) to win At the time of the stoppage, Postol was up 86- the vacant WBC super lightweight title at the 85 on two cards and Matthysse was up 86-85 StubHub Center in Carson, California. on the third card.

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.

WBC CARES IN KUNMING, CHINA

WBC Cares Chairperson Jill Diamond next time they see something going on went to the school. took a group of WBC champions and in the world or see something happen We felt welcomed, we other convention attendees on a visit to in another country, they can say, 'I felt loved, and a Kunming school yesterday. At this knew someone from New York, I knew hopefully we left them morning's general assembly meeting, someone from Mexico, and they with a great Jill said, "We had a most beautiful visit seemed like very nice people.' So it's impression of who the yesterday. First, I want to thank the really, really important that we see World Boxing Council champions that went with us – Raja what kind of ambassadors we are. is, and who we are as Amasheh, , Leo Santa "I thank José Sulaiman, and now people.” Cruz – but mostly the members, who Mauricio Sulaiman, for continuing this were treated like stars. program. We want to make it bigger, The WBC Cares has we want to make it real, so anyone participated in more "What was so wonderful about this visit who is seriously interested in being than 200 events all – we've been to hospitals and to youth part of the WBC Cares group, give me around the World. centers, and many of these children your email or come to me before we will never meet another person from leave this convention. Germany, or Mexico, or Poland, or the , and we really are the "These pictures just show the tip of the ambassadors of our countries. So the beauty of what happened when we

THE WORLD BOXING COUNCIL'S 53rd ANNUAL CONVENTION WAS A GREAT SUCCESS By John Brister By Victor Cota up and he was in the operating room. There champions. Any boxer is The World Boxing Council's 53rd annual was a fighter's mother who needed cancer a role model for kids, for convention closed on November 5 at the treatment, and there are many, many other society, and we are going InterContinental Hotel. 750 members of the examples every single week that Dr. Ahved to address domestic world boxing community were in attendance helps somebody. Any boxer, anyone who is violence, we're going to – 550 who traveled from abroad and 200 from the boxing community, he helps. a d d r e s s s o c i a l from China. responsibility, and we "The Clean Boxing Program will be one of have many different WBC President Mauricio Suliaman opened our top priorities. It's going to take time, but programs we're going to the morning's general assembly meeting by we're working on it and it's something that show that we all can saying: "I am very proud of the champions participate, because we that have come here and shared this week believe that for the major with us. They're family men, kind, and we've concerns for the world, seen how they are this week with their boxing can be a major beautiful wives – Badou Jack, Leo Santa way of getting away from Cruz, Viktor Postol, Gennady Golovkin – the bullying and all that and our female champion, Raja Amasheh. I happens in society. would not like to miss any names, but simply, boxers who are with the WBC are "We're going to talk our pride. I'm very proud of you, Badou, and about the World Amateur very proud of all of you who have been with Boxing Program. We us this week. We hope that you carry back know there are major the understanding of what the WBC is, what concerns with what is we're made of, what kind of family we are. happening with AIBA. 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 the WBC holds in great regard. I know that have witnessed the beauty of our current the British Boxing Board of Control have an boxers, the way they are in their life. out of competition system, and this is something that complements the British "To have given Floyd Mayweather the Boxing Board of Control, because in our Lifetime Achievement Award and the official meeting, I was surprised at the so many farewell to a great career was also a things that federation does throughout the highlight for us because Floyd, without a year in complete silence. They should let the doubt, has been one of the most loyal and world know what their federation does, closest fighters to the WBC, and to all of us, because they get involved in mental health, in his 17 years as champion. they do charity, they do drug testing, they do medical seminars. They are an exemplary "The Man of the Year Award to Dr. Armando federation, and we are going to try to get Ahued was special, as well. Just as an other federations with the WBC more example – every single week, at least two involved with the British Boxing Board of times I've got to call him to ask for urgent Control. There was a meeting with the attention for somebody. A member of the this morning that press in Mexico was walking on the street was sensational – this has been a very and he was beaten up so bad that he had a special convention. fractured skull. He was at risk of losing an eye, and they performed an urgent surgery. "The Code of Ethics for the boxers is going The emergency surgery was very to be something that we also appreciate – expensive, and they had no means. Within the kind of work that the WBC has to do for one hour, and ambulance was picking him the boxing world, and not only for the "Also, the amount of promoters who have intention is to have a program where the promotions system in the represented their companies at this boxer can save money and generate big United States, and have convention has been a tremendous interest without any risk, and that money will come up with guidelines surprise, with the knowledge that we are not be available to them until five years after to keep supporting PBC, having a complete, true meeting of the they have retired. There is a cycle where the a s w e s u p p o r t a n y World Boxing Council because many boxer makes a lot of money. When he stops promoters if it is for the promoters from around the world are here making money, he continues spending the good of boxing. with us. same amount for a time – with an entourage, "And Marina "The WBC Challenger – the show is an Sheppard with unbelievable concept that's going to change BoxRec and many things and rekindle opportunities for Dean Lohuis will boxing to be present in more stages. continue to do their work. The "The WBC Female Convention we're going Mismatch to have next month in from January Prevention 27th through the 30th is going to be great. System will be We're going to have Raja Amasheh defend one of our top her title, and many other great surprises at priorities within the convention. our affiliated federations and "As you know, we voted to modify the purse with our affiliated bid rules, and now 10 percent of the bid will championship go to the winner of the fight. That will give an committees, and incentive to the fighter, not just a set purse. to go down to the That, of course, is only for mandated bouts national that go to purse bid, but hopefully that model commissions can be taken by promoters for the winners of and national other fights. Boxing is one of the very few championships, sports that do not have incentives for the the cars, the happy life, girls, drinks. By the because the mismatch, winner. time they realize they're not making money, without a doubt, is one of they had spent all their money and they will t h e w o r s t , m o s t "We reached an agreement with Carlos never make any more money. That's when dangerous happenings Briman of Mexico. He is the owner of a they suffer that tremendous depression and in our sport." money they financial system named 'Value,' and he is a end up broke, so they come back to fight, make now has to last multi-millionaire who is an expert in the they put their health at risk. We need to have them the rest of their financial world. He has been working to put a some avenues for boxers to find a way that lives. program together that will be available for they can save their money, because the "We any boxer for voluntary savings. Our addressed the PBC, which is a boxing gave a report on the •A video WBC's new report was office. shown on the Jose • A v i d e o w a s Sulaiman shown on the "WBC Best Race held of the Year Awards" last year in voting process, which is Mexico City, a v a i l a b l e t o a l l o n which had WBCBoxing.com. 6,500 participants and donated funds to the Autism Foundation. Plans are a l r e a d y Numerous reports on a wide range of underway for next year's race. subjects were given by committee chairmen throughout the week, some of which will be • There was a video presentation detailed in the coming weeks. about the Jose Sulaiman Fund, which raised $1 million in an auction with Hublot Watches. WBC Medical Advisory Board Chairman Dr. President Sulaiman added, "We have a Paul Wallace of the U.S. gave a report on policy that every fighter who is injured is several of the most important medical automatically entered into the fund." a s p e c t s f o r b o x e r s t h a t i n c l u d e d dehydration and rehydration, mouthpieces, • W B C A n t i - D o p i n g C o n t r o l ringside physicians, continous boxing Supervisor Luis Escalona of the U.S. gave a education for every federation, WBC report on the Clean Boxing Program, which minimum medical standards, women's the WBC will begin in conjunction with VADA boxing equipment, medical clearance of the early next year. older boxer, and head butts. He also said, "The 1st and 2nd WBC Medical Congresses • WBC Ring Officials Chairman were the best in the history of the planet," Hubert Minn of the U.S. reported on the and proposed that a 3rd WBC Medical seminars held for judges, and Bruce Congress be held in 2016. The Board of McTavish of the Philippines reported on the Governors unanimously approved, and the referees' seminar. planning will start immediately. • Deputy Director of the Illinois WBC Technical Director Bob Yalen of the commission Joel Campuzano of the U.S. U.S. reported on the Gloves Certification gave a report on the Program and hand wraps. program.

• WBC Female Championships • W B C G o v e r n m e n t A f f a i r s Chairman Malte Muller-Michaelis of Representative Ray Mancera of the U.S. Germany reported on the status of female reported on the program seeking a pardon boxing: the WBC has 16 world champions for former heavyweight champion Jack from 10 different countries, and will have Johnson, "Pardon Jack." had 50 championship fights by the end of the year. • Office manager Nancy Rodriguez Champions in attendance at the convention included (in alphabe- tical order) : Julio Cesar Chavez, , Gennady Golovkin, Rafael Herrera, , Evander Holyfield, Badou Jack, Ilunga Makabu, Erik Morales, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, , Viktor Postol, Leo Santa Cruz, , Carlos Zarate, and Xiong Zhao Zhong. "I am extremely proud of what the WBC 'What we do in life goes Promoters and fighters' representatives in represents. I am extremely proud and for an eternity.' And I am attendance at the convention included (in thankful of what every single person that sure that what we have alphabetical order) Ulrich Bitner, Dejuan belongs to the WBC does throughout the done this week and what Blake, Christian Cherchi, Greg Cohen, year. We cherish and appreciate all the time, w e w i l l a c c o m p l i s h Nicole Duva, Andrey Dyachev, Warren all the effort, all the attention that each one of throughout 2016 and Evison, , Johnny Elorde, Liza you take away from your personal life and years to come, will mark Elorde, Viktoria Fedorova, Philippe Fondu, your family life to support and to bring in a way – even if it's a Liu Gang, Sean Gibbons, Jose Gomez, service to our sport. very small way – the Harry Gorian, Ryata Kato, Joe Koizumi, history of our passing Reiya Konishi, Irene Kostenko, Jun Kubo, "I am extremely grateful to Lui Tao, General through life. Oleg Ladik, Rouss Laguna, Sampson Kovid Bhaktibhumi, and Patrick Cusick for Lewkowicz, Tom Loeffler, Don Majeski, making China a reality for this convention, "So I thank you all very Yvon Michel, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, and to the InterContinental Hotel and its much for coming, for Malte Muller-Michaelis, Art Monis, Aziz manager, Patrick Houghton, who have been participating, for being so Munir, Ahmed Oner, Shamir Petrosyan, unbelievably caring to satisfy the needs of special, and having the Titipong Pisitwuttinan, Ricardo Rizzo, Ron everybody. WBC as a beautiful Rizzo, Joseph Rotonda, Brico Santis, Nisse family.” Sauerland, Valerii Shumak, Naris "We are officially closing the WBC annual Singwancha, Shingo Suzuki, Gevorg convention in this meeting, and I will make The WBC's 54th annual Tatebosyan, Sergey Tatebosyan, Zika sure we put together a working plan for 2016 convention will be held in U n i s o v a , R o m a n Va l e s i u k , R i u y a to be shared with everybody, and we all, M i a m i , F l o r i d a , i n Yamanaka, and Oscar Zardain. together as a team, will work toward making November, 2016. it a reality. President Sulaiman officially closed the convention by saying, "Very unfortunately, "I started the convention with a quote by what begins has to end. The 2015 Maximus, who was a gladiator, which said, 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.

Knowing a Champion Leo Santa Cruz his brilliant performances and his amazing skills, but because out of ring hours, he remains humble, kind, decent, approachable and down to earth. WBC Diamond Champion and the former WBC Leo, who was born on August 10, 1988 is a member superbantamweight champion, Leo Santa Cruz, has of a hardworking, loving and close knit family. He's developed into one of the best fighters around, per very proud of his roots. round and pound for pound. From an early, Leo showed exceptional talent in Leo's an idol beloved by the fans not only because of sports.

RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS MET 7.- Your favorite food? fans, I like to say hi, WITH SURE FIRE ANSWERS: Mole and Chinese food taking the time to get to know them, and letting 8.- If you were not a boxer, what would them know me. 1.- How do you started boxing? you like to be? I started because of my Dad. A soccer player. 16.- At what age did you put the boxing gloves 2.- Who are you five favorite boxers? 9.- When you were child, were you afraid for the very first time? Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar de la Hoya, of anything? At the age of 8. Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Angel Cotto and Ghosts. . 17.- Which other sports 10.- Do you have a hobby? do you like? 3.- Your favorite punch? Bowling and fishing. Soccer and Basketball. Hook to the liver 12.- Favorite Color? 4.- Against who would you like to fight? Black Against the best-ranked boxer and obviously against the one that would 13.- Favorite pet? produce a big purse. My dogs.

5.- How do you describe yourself inside 14.- What does it mean for you to have the ring? won the green and gold belt? As a warrior. It is a dream come true and a real honor!

6.- Which kind of music do you like the 15.- How do you live boxing when you are most? outside the ring? All kind but I prefer the “corridos." If I like something it's getting along with the The Magic of a WBC Convention By Juan Ignacio Pereyra

Something very special in the air- and electricity, which makes you glad to be there, during the most important boxing e v e n t - t h e Wo r l d B o x i n g C o u n c i l Convention, containing a very extraordinary and beautiful magic imbued in all attending. The opening ceremony itself is the most The vast halls are packed with people. But impressive event I've experienced. I also working behind the scenes and not seen by was so happy being able to deliver the that many, are he great WBC Staff, all of credential to all the attendants. It's amazing whom are always willing to help, caring to see how boxers come to you for their It's not only a convention, nothing for rank or status, functioning as cards with a smile of happiness and it's something more one. This is a rare quality that you can't find humbleness. Another thing I highlight is important, noticing that in that many other places! having the possibility of making new friends, l i f e h a s i n c r e d i b l e not only from the staff but also the friendship moments of being side

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 , you can create with people from all around by side with the people tremendous team work, fueled and inspired the world who share the passion for boxing. we love at very same by companionship which makes me so Then, you are also able to enjoy the hosting time we are involved in admire the World Boxing Council- the most city, as it always has something special to something we adore. important boxing organization in the entire offer, not only to the citizen, but also all That is what life is all world. society, culture, gastronomy and music. a b o u t , r e a c h i n g Everything is linked by these important happiness with those The sheer hard work that goes into aspects, so you're always able to learn things that fulfil our soul. preparing the saloons for conferences, the something. main stage for the opening ceremony, coordinating the registration. But the most That’s why the World Boxing Council important thing is watching the final result of conventions is the highest point that a the hard work and that is a source of boxing fan can reach, as member or as satisfaction. Only when it's over, is there visitor. I think no one should miss this event. time to enjoy, reflect and consider congratulation. Fresh off a career best annihilation over As we wrote prior to the Groves vs Jack fight name as he fellow Liverpudlian the name the current division is could explode onto the on every boxing fans lips is Callum Smith. wide open. has been seriously world stage over the next The newly crowned British Champion and inactive and there are whispers of a move to 12 months if he gets the current WBC Silver Champion is the , and Mikkel opportunities deserving youngest of the four Smith brothers at just Kessler are retired which leaves a level of his skills. 25, all of which have held the belt playing field for the new guard. Smith is in the past five years. Thus far he is rated no.1 contender by the WBC and i The choice for Callum regarded by many to have the greatest would have to give him the edge over Smiths next opponent potential out of the four and at an incredible champion Badou Jack especially given his will be crucial, great 6'3 he enjoys a huge height and reach explosive start and lethal finishing skills things are expected of advantage over many of his opponents at combined with Jack's tendency to get him and I for one do not Super Middleweight. caught early. think he will disappoint.

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 or would be a solid test for Smith but both are shop worn and I'd pick the 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 Is Callum Smith The One? By Jamie Parry 1990 Chavez vs. Taylor 25 years of emotions and controversy By Gabriel Cordero

The night of March 17, 1990 was one of the fight. But the insistence and persistence Richard Steele was most memorable in the history of world plus sheer volumen of Chavez hard knocks always questioned by boxing and accordingly, in the 'Hilton Chavez was topped off with a chilling right experts and fans about Casino' of , Nevada (United that floored Taylor dramatically just 10 those missing only 2 States) the event was called "Thunder vs. seconds from the final bell. Taylor won a seconds and whether a Lightning ' with undefeated Mexican world supreme human effort to get up in 5 badly wounded Taylor champion (68 fights) Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. seconds, but so lost without existing forces c o u l d h a v e b e e n and undefeated Olympic gold medalist Los to help him in his instinct to survive that epic declared the winner. Angels 84 and world champion Meldrick and agonizing time. He could not answer Although over time the Taylor. questions from referee Richard Steele who trainer was looked into his eyes and saw the lack of a l s o q u e s t i o n e d Chavez, 27, was the WBC super lightweight response to vital questions from a broken concerning tactics, by world champion and Taylor 23 was the IBF man without knowing what to do or think. insisting Taylor in rounds super lightweight world champion. The This led Richard Steele to stop the bout and 11 and 12 continue event was organized by 'Don King declare Chavez the winner. To this day the fighting, getting carried Promotions' and' Main Event '. question lingers of whether it was right to call away and not changing a halt missing only 2 seconds to complete to a defensive strategy. Miillions of boxing fans were attentive to one the allocated fight time. The clock stopped of the most spectacular and dramatic fights at exactly 2 minutes and 58 seconds. Chavez during his chat in history. One of the greatest triumphs in with the press before his Latin American boxing and one of the most The magazine Ring Magazine backed by tribute in Culiacan, outstanding commitments and dedications fans and experts declared Chavez-Taylor 1 in the unveiling of modern sport. as the fight of the year 1990 and then the of his statue, took time to fight of the decade. remember and to reflect At the end of the 11th round Chavez about that majestic night. delivered a mighty blow to Taylor, which left Whether it was right or was not. it was the him confused, and he didn't know how to get best decision for experts and fans and not "I remember my corner’s his own corner at the buzzer. least Taylor, who could continue his career shouts of praise. For for the next 12 years until 2002, fighting 21 Mexico knock him out! It As we begin the final round two of the contests during that time. was the most grueling scorecards had advantage for Taylor, Dave This extraordinary event affected Chavez, fight of my career. I was Moretti 107-102, 108-101 and Jerry Roth, Taylor and Steele in strange and different about to accept losing it, while Chuck Giampa 105-104 for Chavez. ways. Chavez solidified his grip as the best and it was also very Taylor had dominated the bout based on his super lightweight in history. Taylor was difficult to win. I just speed and moves in the ring, but round by hospitalized for four days with a broken face. wanted to throw my round this bout was an emotional and He was also suffering with dehydration and hardest shots, move fast punctuated with some powerful exchanges. had lost 1 liter of blood. and then I just wanted to It was the last round of this unification bout never fully recovered from the shock of that go and rest, "Chavez and it seemed just a matter of time before thrilling fight. said. Taylor would be declared the winner of the The clowning glory By James Blears Clowning around in the ring has always been, break. But that’s exactly and will always be part of Boxing’s colorful what did tradition. in his first fight with rough hewn Aussie Robbie Many people who only have a passing Peden. acquaintance with the sport, scratch their heads in puzzlement, wondering why a fighter would Not renown for his boxng apparently play around, risking life and limb. But elegance, Peden can more often than not, there’s a method in the really punch! He once madness. The examples are legion, but cherry cracked one of Marco Antonio’s ribs in a sparring too willing to play the part of picking out a few, might illustrate how clowning session. Brutus, by decking him with can be smart…or just plain plum dumb. h i s v a u n t e d : “ E n r y ’ s Stylist Nate who was running rings around him, ammer” In their titanic first encounter dubbed Fight of the soon bored of its easiness, stood still and in a Century, back in 1971, in where else but Madison near suicidal show of arrogance, stuck his chin My wordsmith hero George Square Garden, used the fooling out, inviting Robbie to take his best shot in the Whiting succinctly summed around tactic to survive by a whisker, from the fifth round! it up by quipping: “The ferocious onslaught of . young rooster had laid an Grateful Robbie, who could hardly believe his egg!” Both fighters arrived undefeated and undaunted. good fortune, didn’t need to be asked twice. He Yet Ali was still rusty from an Uncle Sam imposed swiftly selected his favorite- a particularly lethal Then ensued the noisiest three year sabbatical, due to his principled left hook, which almost beheaded foolish Nate, minute in British boxing stance against armed intervention in Viet Nam. sending him down and out for the count… and history, following the clang into the land of nod, for a few more minutes to of the bell to end the round. Ali started brightly enough, but it wasn’t enough, spare. A master tactician Angelo as Joe grimly stuck to the task, boring in and he Dundee broke all the rules. took over from the middle rounds onwards. Years later, Nate wasn’t all that keen to recall that He led his befuddled fighter Weeks before, Joe’s ever watchful trainer Eddie woeful night. (was it a Wednesday?) But he did to the corner. Angelo Futch, had spotted a technical flaw in Ali, who vow he’d never pull a stunt like that ever again! stingingly slapped the legs was dropping his right hand as he wound up to of the wayward youthful throw an uppercut, sagely instructing Joe to pre- Nowadays, Mexican fighter Nery “Pantera” genius. The young upstart, empt it with his big left hook. Saguilan is a highly entertaining exponent of was still so out of it, that he clowning in the ring. He’s a natural born went to get up, but was It worked a treat and by the eleventh, Ali’s jaw showman. p l o n k e d b a c k d o w n . was badly swollen. Then like a bolt of lightning, Illegally breaking smelling Joe landed a massive left hook on that tender I’m really envious of his wonderful rhythm, which salts under his nose, spot. Ali’s legs buckled and as he swayed, the he uses to great dancing effect prior to the brought him smartingly crowd bayed. opening bell, invariably taking one of the ring back to reality. Then… the girls on a merry twirl. fooling with the seam of the Juggling his jumbled wits, Ali grossly glove. exaggerated his movements, cleverly masking I’m far less enamored with his tactics once the his momentary weak as a kitten condition. action starts. He often distainfully brushes Much has been said and himself off when punched, intimating that it was more has been written Determined not to become embroiled by all that but a mere trifle. This is highly unlikely to about all of this, but in silly stuff, Joe who was a no nonsense fighter, impress or dissuade the more heavy hitting reality, it bought The took his time and instead of pouncing on Ali, he customer, who well knows his pounds, shillings Greatest an invaluable six slowly and purposefully strode forward like and pence worth, is likely to add up to the doleful extra seconds. Randoph Scott, towards his clowning foe. Joe’s decimal of ten! corner later wistfully referred to it as: “The long In the next round, fleet feet march!” Draping his arms along the ring ropes is even of Clay, unleashed zipping more risky and dangerous, and then there’s the punches which cut Henry to It bought Ali time…that is until another almighty other prior mentioned dare you tactic of dropping r i b b o n s , f u l fi l l i n g t h e left hook felled him in the fifteenth and final the hands. This silly stint, so very nearly put paid i n f u r i a t i n g p r e fi g h t round. Now Ali simply had to haul himself up. If I to the then Cassius Clay- now Muhammad Ali, prediction of: “It ain’t no jive, live to a hundred, I’ll never know how he when he fought “Our Enry” in Old Henry will fall in five.” managed to do this and then fight on. Courage 1963 at in “The Old Smoke” E v e n y e a r s l a t e r beyond courage! London. Muhammad Ali admitted that wallop, was keenly felt To twist and slightly distort the title of a WC Fields Cassius dabbled with this ploy in the dying by my ancestors back in film…Never give a sucker (punch) an even embers of the fourth round, and Henry was all Africa. Perhaps…no….certainly the most adept user of A right upper- clowning plus a liberal dose of gory cut from Joe gamesmanship in the pursuit of glory, was the in the second, extraordinary and flamboyant “Two Ton” Tony literally lifted Galento. As rotund as one of the beer barrels, Tony off his the contents of which he was so fond of polishing feet and off, Tony was a showman supreme. dumped him in a heap, on Owner of a bar aptly christened The Nut Club, to the can- Tony was a crude heavyweight in every sense of vass, for the the word. His carefully formulated diet in the run first time in up to a fight consisted of : Lashings of spaghetti his career. and hamburgers washed down by gallons of red wine, oh… and beer to polish it off. Outraged and enraged Tony, who was also obviously really eager to known as “The Jersey Night Stick,” got right back see the outcome of the But Tony could also hit very hard indeed. In those up and wacked Joe to the deck with a spiteful left fight! more carefree days when a loss or two didn’t hook, for an embarrassing count of two!! sully a career, Tony’s record stood at 82 wins, 59 By the fourth, Joe was clinically measuring and Most of the real characters of which were KO’s, just 26 defeats and six severely punishing Tony. Much to the big guy’s in boxing have long since draws. He once KO’d four opponents in one disgust, The Referee moved, and saved him. sung their swansong, and night. It might have been in the ring? Barrel Britches’ chance of a lifetime, had come shuffled off this mortal coil. and gone. Like Rinty Monaghan, who Always keen to make an easy buck, Tony, who at the conclusion of his was the proverbial hungry fighter, in the hour It took some minutes for his corner led by a bouts in the Kings Hall in prior to his 1932 fight against Arthur DeKuh, was feverishly busy Whitey Bimstein, to revive Tony , used to sing: smirkingly bet that he couldn’t eat 52 hotdogs. enough to be able to leave the ring under his own “When Irish Eyes are steam. His eyes were later patched up with only smiling.” Invariably the Tony ate the last one and pocketed the money, 23 stitches. audience used to join in, barely ten minutes before the opening bell. His trunks had to be slit, to accommodate his slightly Once or twice the joke was on Tony! and there was seldom a dry more protruding belly. REPORTER: “Tony what do you think of William eye in the house.With the Shakespeare?” exception of Nery, there just Tony admits that for the first three rounds he was TONY: “God damn it. I hate them foreign aren’t that many characters rather full up. But in the fourth, he found his !” like this around today, and second wind, dispatching his svelte, more neatly by gum we’re by far the attired rival, with his meatly trademark left hook. But the joke was on comedian Jackie Gleason, poorer! when he failed to recognize a heckling, balding To achieve sweet success, on occasions, Tony middle aged patron in ’s would insure that he stank the joint out. Scenting Club….the place was also cozily known as: victory, he neglected to bathe for days and “The Bucket of blood.” Tiring of all the wise guy munched pickled herrings on the evening of cracks, Jackie who ruefully told the tale to a bouts. wincing on a TV show, recalls inviting the stubby little fat guy outside to settle A recoiling and recalling Max Baer kept him at their differences with some kerbstone fisticuffs arms’ length and paw’s bay sniffing: “Tony on the sidewalk. smelled of rotten tuna and like a tub of old liquor sweating out!” Jackie came to, beside the club’s roaring furnace Tony was rough and tough enough to fight the thinking he’d arrived in Great Brown Bomber , for the hell, but It was only the heavyweight crown on June 28th 1939 at the flames licking and a Yankee stadium. In the publicty drive, leading up doctor trying to revive him. to the fight, Tony who was chided about his slim chances, shot straight back: “Joe who?! Never The club owner admit- hoid of the bum. I’ll moider him!” ted that he actually knew exactly who Amazingly, Tony came close to fulfilling his Tony Galento was, prediction. The crudity of all the the pre fight but indignantly excu- taunts, jibes and needle, had really got under sed himself saying Joe’s skin. Intending to tear into fatty, he instead that he and the collided with a rock hard balding head and some similarly knowled- eye watering roundhouse lefts. geable audience, were THE WBC UNITES WITH MEXICO CITY TO COMBAT BREAST CANCER The Giant Pink Glove Challenge has He stressed that not only women may He presented the Pink b e e n l a u n c h e d b y t h e m i g h t y have beast cancer, but men can also G l o v e s E d i t i o n Champions of the DF Government and develop it, so he recommended all men m a n u f a c t u r e d b y the World Boxing Council, to fight and to have more awareness of this vital Alberto Reyes, which defeat the cruel illness of Breast Cancer. health issue. will be used in fights The Health Department of Mexico City, during this month. and the WBC led by its President, He explained that more than 60 Mauricio Sulaiman, announced mammography units are available for For the Grand Finale of participation in the campaign against doing the tests completely free. The t h i s e v e n t , W B C Breast Cancer, an illness which can be telephone number to locate your nearest Diamond Champion, treated and cured, if it's detected in time, test center is: 51320909. Ana Maria Torres, via examinations and tests. WBC super flyweight Mr. Horacio de la Vega. Director of the c h a m p i o n , Z u l i n a Health Secretary, Doctor Armando Sports Institute, explained that the most Muñoz, and Jessica Ahued, thanked all the attendants to important aspect is to create awareness Gonzalez, presented the conference but especially to the to highlight Breast Cancer as a mortal on behalf the WBC and whole boxing community/family for their illness that can affect all women without its representatives, a efforts in joining the health campaign preferences. Giant Pink Glove to the that the government has launched. Health Secretary, a Dr. Ahued remembered WBC Lifetime “KO Against Breast Cancer” is the Battle gesture he deeply President, Don Jose Sulaiman, who announced by WBC President, Mr. thanked them for with named him Health Champion, praising Mauricio Sulaiman, Saldivar, who his usual charisma and Don Jose as a man who always cared insisted that women are the most gallantry. deeply about the vital priority of Health in important treasure we have adding that Sport. it is necessary to take care of our health. He urged all women to do "self He commented that Breast Cancer is a examination” as this tests helps women health problem which has unfortunately to know the normal structure of breasts, increased during recent years. He in order to discover any future anomaly. lamented that every year 550 women die He also remembered that 95% of Breast in Mexico City, due to this illness. But Cancer cases are cured if they are more than 90% of women can be detected opportunely. 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. MUHAMMAD ALI HONORED AT FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE

Muhammad Ali has been honored in his home town of Louisville, for the epic and Ali who briefly fainted in the stifling heat, titanic third and final encounter with later said he was on the point of quitting ferocious 'Smokin Joe Frazier,' dubbed himself, describing the ordeal as a near The Thrilla in Manila. death experience.

At the latest honor offered to the three The Great champion, aged 73, was at times heavyweight Champion, he was the main table along with his wife, proclaimed as “The best of all time." Lonnie. Behind him there were a series Former heavyweight Champions Larry of iconic photos of his life and times. Holmes and , two His attendance represents his annual amazing rivals and firm friends came to visits to his home State of . pay respects and honor The Greatest. Friends, Colleagues and several Ali had a lot of important dignitaries also attended the ceremony moments inside and marking the 40th anniversary of the outside the ring during great fight between Ali and Frazier in the his career, including Philippines. An epic battle that lasted 14 conquering an Olympic rounds and that was named “Thrilla in gold medal, as well as Manila”. struggling against social, sports and humanitarian Ali obtained his second victory over injustices. Now the circle Frazier when the former world champion closes as he's come back was kept in his corner by his trainer home for this special event. . A terrible disappointment to Joe, who'd given everything, but also a wise decision as both of his eyes were almost swelled shut.

. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) Goodness gracious! World Boxing Miguel is now in Los Angeles, where he's Council middleweight Champion and training at the Wild Card Boxing Club, for Puerto Rican idol, Miguel Cotto, threw his confrontational commitment with the first pitch at the great annual event Mexican Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, on organized by the American baseball November 21st at the Mandalay Bay team, The Dodgers. Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cotto "Made a fist," of the opening pitch DODGE THAT! "GREAT and his compatriot, Kike Hernandez, was on the receiving end. In the ensuing BALLS OF FIRE" HURLED game, the Dodgers defeated The Padres of . BY COTTO

“MACHO” CAMACHO, w o m e n w o r l d A CANDIDATE FOR champions in more than ten countries, INTERNATIONAL including two in the United States.

BOXING HALL OF FAME Alicia Ashley has The late Great Hector “Macho” shattered the world Camacho, RIP, is a candidate to be l o n g e v i t y r e c o r d inducted to the Internattional Boxing Hall previously held by of Fame in Canastota, New York. B e r n a r d H o p k i n s . Alicia has just won the The voting, made by different important vacant WBC super boxing journalists, will take place crown. leading up to the 2016 ceremony, which GREAT YEAR FOR Forty eight plus...not will be in June. out. Forty five fights in WOMEN'S BOXING the female divisions On November 20, 2012, Camacho was and fifty by year end. shot in Puerto Rico dying four days later And an already great at the Medical Center, Rio Piedras. A fabulous year for WBC Women's tradition to live up to. boxing will culminate in the second Including , Mia One of the most poular fighters of the Convention for the ladies, January 27- St John and Christy 80´s, Hector won world titles at the 130, 30th in Tijuana. Martin leading the way 135 and 140 pounds dvisions. He had as pioneers. important victories over Edwin Rosario, And to keep pace with the progress, Jose Luis Ramírez, Ray Mancini, prodigious triumphs and expansion of Roberto Duran and . women's boxing, WBC President A gifted southpaw, Hector was famed for Mauricio Sulaiman is urging US his impressive speed, superb defensive promoters to give a chance to the female exceptional boxing skills, strong jaw and stars. tremendous courage. He was never Malte Muller-Michaelis, the Female knocked out, retiring from boxing with a Championship Chairman, World Boxing record of 79-6-3 with 68 Ko´s. Council, said there are now sixteen