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TRIBUTE TO Mauricio Sulaiman MEMORY OF ALEXIS RECEIVE THE KEYS ARGUELLO CITY OF 1 Index ®

03 Editorial WBC President: Mauricio Sulaimán 04 On the ring: vs Daniel Geale vs Eric Molina 06 Vintage to the liver by Jose Sulaiman 07 The Great Alexis Arguello Remembered 08 Adrian Broner vs 09 vs 10 Cristian Mijares vs Vergel Nebran 11 vs Derek Edwards 12 Mikaela Lauren vs Victoria Cisneros 14 World Championship Fights 2015 15 Next Fights WBC 16 Historical Fights Alexis Arguello 19 Knowing a champion Jackie Nava 22 News President Daniel Ortega: a Great Magazine Board Supporter of Nicaraguan . official magazine. 24 Rule. Knowing the Ropes! General Director: Mr. Mauricio Sulaiman. 26 Final of the Ring Central Tournament Assistant Director- General: Mr. Victor Silva. 28 The first WBC Cares Golf Tournament Marketing Manager: Mr. Jose Antonio Arreola Sulaiman. 31 Event Mauricio Sulaiman is presented with the Keys to Editorial Manager: the city of Miami Francisco Posada Toledo. 32 News Wbc President Contributors: Mauricio Sulaiman Pitches In Mr. Víctor Cota (WBC Historian) Mr. Jose Antonio Arreola Sulaiman 33 WBC Cares Paulina Brindis Translations: 34 Sergio Martinez Announces his Retirement James Blears Paul Landeros 36 The WBC signs historic agreement with Photo: 37 Histori fight; De la Hoya vs. Quartey Naoki Fukuda Sumio Yamada 38 WBC champions Alma Montiel Jose Rodriguez 41 Ratings Editorial Design: Lic. Gabriel Gómez Macías 42 Questions to the WBC

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The official magazine of the World Boxing Council

Mauricio Sulaimán It’s a cause of great celebration to finally have our very own Presidente del WBC boxing magazine. For quite some time we addressed this issue, planned it and now we can finally announce that it’s a dream come true. My Dad carefully examined several different ways of creating this media source, so this step means continuing to build on the foundation stone of a working plan mosaic that he designed.

This magazine is the result of seeking and finding a viable way to bring our great sport ever closer to the fans. Personally, I am feeling very excited as we can use this platform to keep you fully informed of what our organization does day by day, sharing information and impor- tant images, highlighting our role in history, but also our input into the future of Boxing.

We will try to get close to our readers. There will be some sec- tions where we will be able to interact, greatly valuing the view- points of our readers according to their thoughts and feelings.

Boxing is a great activity, producing a wide array of emotions, and many countries consider Mexico, as Its Patrimony. The World Boxing Council welcomes you. We hope you like this project.

3 COTTO CRUSHES GEALE IN FOUR ROUNDS ®

On the ring:

orld Boxing Council Champion Miguel Cotto W(40-4, 33 KO´s) demolished Daniel Geale with a massive left hook, followed

b y In an irresistible the fourth the two follow up barrage, when the interchanged punches and Geale walked into shellshocked Aussie, some- a massive left hook, which toppled him like a redwood. Knocked how got up, only to put back through the ropes, he somehow managed to struggle up on down. unsteady legs to be sys- tematically punished by This all too brief bout was Cotto being sent to the at at the in canvass again, with a , . short right which grazed his temple. The A noticeably smaller but Referee, Harvey Dock, marvelously conditioned super con- fident Cot- to landed wisely decided crunching to stop the fight body shots at minute 1:28 and blood- at that round. ied Geale’s nose with cracking left .

4 By Francisco Posada Photos Naoki Fukuda DEONTAY WILDER

® DEFEATED ERIC MOLINA

On the ring:

BC cham- he won from Haitian-born, Canada- nitely surprised. It does my heart so pion Deontay Wilder (34- resident . good even standing in front of him W0, 33 KOs) signed off his “This is what it’s all about,” he said. right now to say that this guy has first defense with a one “This is the first of many ti- heart. All the critics doubted him, all blockbuster victory, on home turf tle fights in Alabama.” the naysayers said he wouldn’t last... at the Bartow Arena, Of -born Moli- but I’m so proud of him. What I Alabama, to blast out brave, dura- na, he added: “To be needed was a tough guy, I need- ble, and sometimes dangerous Eric honest, I was defi- ed a guy that had heart. I need- Molina (23-3, 17 KOs). ed a guy that was While Wilder was chiseled and going to get lean, with well defined muscle dropped but tone, Molina in comparison, ap- kept coming peared tubby and more slow mov- back and ing. He however showed quickness was still of reaction to catch and surprise fight- Wilder with a hard and well-placed ing.” right , moments before the bell to end the first round. Wilder dominated the action keeping Molina at bay with a drill- ing left , but then started tenta- tively pawing, and got caught with a big right hook and then a bigger left hook to the head close to the bell ending the third. It was a pertinent wake up call for the “Bronze Bomber” who felled Molina with a massive and well-timed left hook in the next round. Then in the fifth Molina was dropped hard twice. The first was a massive right hand, and then a hurtful flurry to add to the shellshock, had him down again. He showed great courage to sur- vive that sustained onslaught.

Referee Jack Reiss went to the cor- ner to warn Molina about turning away, showing his back, when bar- rages of blows came his way. It was then a question of how long Molina could dodge or absorb in- creasing incoming flak to survive. The end came at one minute three seconds of round nine. Wilder shifted his feet, and gave himself room to graze Molina with a glanc- ing left, but the right hit home on the side of his face with full force, and down he went. It was a massive crumpling punch, which stretched out Molina and this time reprieve via resistance and recovery was utterly impos- sible. Referee Jack Reiss was in no doubt whatever. He immediately stopped the fight, and thankfully, Molina quickly recovered his sens- es and faculties following on from the absolute stunner. Wilder, 29, was defending the belt

By Francisco Posada Toledo Photos Sumio Yamada 5 Vintage Hook to the liver by Jose Sulaiman ®

Published in El Universal on June 22nd 2008

mmortal Panamanian boxer, Rob- ally special. It was a feeling I rarely ex- Judges announced a Unanimous deci- erto “” Duran, cel- perienced again, as both of them were sion victory in favor of Duran, with him ebrated last June 20, twenty eight close friends of mine. winning the WBC green and gold belt. years since conquering the WBC But also, added to all these aspects title, defeating the That night I learned the power of intim- which made this duel a so very interest- Ithen Champion , an- idation among boxers- a method that ing, as WBC President I suffered terrible other iconic boxer, in what was one of began to use when he pressure from all sides. For instance, the most incredible fights I saw in my yelled at his rivals, and when he made the popular and feared journalist, Dick life. poems announcing the round of his Young, demanded I name only Ameri- victory. Also when he stared directly at can Judges, threatening to use his pow- Roberto Duran is along with Carlos them, forcing them to set their sight in er to ruin my life eternally for choosing Monzon, Julio Cesar Chaves, Wilfredo another direction. Judges that would favor Roberto Duran. Gomez and Kid Gavilan among my five favorite Latin American boxers. Duran conquered the Canadian fans On the other side, I was visited by some during his training sessions with his Panamanian Generals accompanied by This great fight was preceded by several “ Macho” personality, being extrovert, my good friend, Don Carlos Eleta who anecdotes, ignored by the boxing fans. but also kind to them. Duran also con- was Duran´s and Don King's represent- Of those anecdotes I have described to quered Ray Leonard´s mind after insult- ative. With the greatest kindness, Gral. you on several occasions, those special ing him in every possible way. The or- Torrijos suggested to me, to change stories that form a unique history be- ganizers of the event had to create two my decision for Canadian Judges. He hind this great bout between two his- separate cubicles to avoid having these should have thought about the empa- toric fighters. fighters at the official press conference thy Canada had with Duran. in a poplar mall. Sugar Ray Leonard, WBC Champion, didn’t want to fight with Duran as he So there I was and my decision already wanted to fight against Mexican Pipino The WBC was forced to hold Duran´s taken, to have European Judges and me Cuevas, even though Duran was the weigh in, half an hour before Leonard´s. requesting both sides to have plenty of official challenger designated by the But that wasn’t all. Great Manager An- confidence in their impartial decisions. WBC. For this reason I took the liberty gelo Dundee, determined to avoid any They were loyal WBC judges commit- of calling to reaching Gral. Tor- embarrassing situation, asked me not ted to their task. Harry Gibbs, from Eng- rijos, who was a little angry, as the WBC to have the classic rules reading before land; Angelo Poletti, From Italy, both of had already approved the desired fight the clash, so as not to have both fighters whom saw Duran as the winner by one by Sugar Ray Leonard. The WBC ratified together. A notion that I dismissed. point and Raymond Baldeyrou, from and the fight against Duran, was signed France who saw Duran as the winner by on the unusual basis of co promotion A huge ovation welled up, after the bell 2 points. between Don King and . rang. It was clear that Leonard was in- timidated by the pre fight strategy of Justice was done. The one who won The fight took place in , Cana- Duran, who had the domain of half the inside the ring won on the score cards, da on June 20th, 1980 in a completely bout until Leonard woke up to offer a and Roberto Duran, got crowned 28 crowded Montreal Dome loaded with great fight, reducing margins on the years ago as WBC welterweight king. an energetic expectancy which was re- Judges' scorecards. Despite that , the EndFragment

6 THE GREAT ALEXIS ARGÜELO REMEMBERED® IN

n was three times world Cham- City Hall, for- pion. He was Ring King at mer and cur- , super feather- rent world weight and . IChampions His impressive style, accura- United to offer a cy, grace and efficiency in the heartfelt homage ring, made him a superstar. to Alexis Argüello, And he developed most of his six years after his career in the US. death. Alexis Argüello is the most Former world important sportsman in Nic- Champions from Mexico Humberto ‘Chiquita’ Gon- zalez, Carlos Zarate, Alfonso Zamora and current WBC super champion, , attended ac- companied by WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman. We remember, cherish and honor an all time Great. Alexis

aragua’s history, and an icon in Latin America. He built a record of 82 victo- ries, 65 KO´s and 8 loses. In 1978 he conquered the WBC championship defeating Alfredo Escalera, in Bay- amon, , in the thirteenth round. You were a true legend dear Alexis, and we will always remember you, recognizing your great- ness both as a man and as a boxer. Alexis Argüello ( April 19, 1952- July 1, 2009)

By Francisco Posada Toledo Photograph WBC. 7 PORTER HANDS BRONER ANDRE WARD´s ANOTHER LOSS ® SUCCESFUL RETURN

On the ring:

hawn Porter outworked , at the MGM SGrand, in the” Battle of Ohio,” dominating the fight to win a deserved unanimous deci- sion. Porter (26-1-1, 16 KO) was able to use his jab and some no- table body work to land shots on Broner (30-2, 22 KO), who fought in sporadic spurts, minus a sense of purpose, focus or energy, let alone urgency. Porter’s strategy of nagging, har- rying and con- stant aggression, wasn’t particularly attractive, but it was practically ef- fective. Porter was constantly and successfully cutting down the dis- tance and backing up Broner, who more often elected to clinch, spa- ghetti style rather than countering a point. - a much more effective strategy Then in the twelfth round ofPorter when he occasionally chose to use lunged, over extended himself and it. was caught with a picture perfect Broner’s corner were a lot more left hook, which stumbled him and concerned than he was. Just prior then overturned him like an apple to the seventh, they were urging cart. him: “Come on...let’s go!” Finally the dormant sense of energy The clinches were becoming within Broner sparked into life. An- rougher and more bad tempered. other crisp left hook on the cusp vis- In that seventh, Broner exited a ibly hurt Porter, followed by a short clinch with two petulant back flip right. But the crisis which was real, cuffs, and was lucky not to receive passed, with Porter scrappily fight- more than a “Back handed,” ad- ing back, and recovering enough to monishment, from Referee Tont swop hell for leather during a brief Weeks. But when he applied an slugfest in the dying seconds. armlock on Porter and pushed Broner generously nodded and ap- down on his back in the eleventh, plauded the: 117-112, 115-111, 118- Tony Week’s fraying patience then 108 unanimous result. snapped. Adrien was duly docked

8 By Francisco Posada Toledo. Photo By WBC. PORTER HANDS BRONER ANDRE WARD´s ANOTHER LOSS ® SUCCESFUL RETURN

On the ring:

round 9, with the Cali- corner of the British fight- fornia. er throwing in the towel. Despite being inactive With this significant and since November 16th timely victory, Ward im- ormer su- 2013, when he defeated proves his undefeated per mid- , Ward record to 28 victories dleweight once again proved his with 15 KO´s. FChampion, superlative skills which Andre Ward, had a very helped him to win the 168 Ward’s special guest at successful return to the lib WBC title . Ward com- the event was great bas- ring, defeating Britain’s pletely dominated his ri- ketball player Stephen Paul Smith by TKO, at the val. The end came during Curry. Oracle Arena in Oakland,

9 CRISTIAN MIJARES DEFEATS TOUGH AS

NAILS FILIPINO VERGEL NEBRAN ®

On the ring: n a fascinat- ing battle, tal- Iented former World Cham- pion, Cristian Mijares, had to draw upon all his experi- ence to defeat Filipino, Vergel Nebran, in a ten rounder at Ciu- dad del Carmen, , Mé- xico. The Filipino surprised everyone when he took the offensive. He landed powerful punches on Mijares who was knocked down in round two. Mijares showed his greatness, magnificent courage and determination, getting up from the canvass, to fight on with both deter- mination and guile. Both fighters left absolutely all that they had in the ring after fierce, uncompromis- ing and powerful punches interchanges. Mijares rallied, taking advantage of his rival´s with scorecards ebbing energy and visibly of 97-91, 98-99 approaching fatigue. Nebran and 98-90. It was was on the point of being a tough fight and knocked out several times an exacting test, during those last thrilling in which Cristian rounds. But he too, showed Mijares dug deep, determination and iron will- showing true grit power to make it to the final class. His record bell. is now 52 victo- Mijares was declared win- ries, 8 losses and 2 ner by draws.

10 Photos By Alma Montiel “ZURDO” RAMIREZ MAULS ® “THE BLACK LION”

On the ring: in the Lone Star State

kind Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, won a dominant anyone anywhere.” UD victory defending Ramirez of 23 years (32-0, his NABF super middle- 24 KOs), from Mazatlan, weight belt against tough is ranked super Derek “black Lion” Ed- middleweight #2 by the wards, down at the State WBC ndefeated WBC Farm Arena in Hidalgo, super-middle- Texas. Uweight wunder- The scorecards of the three judges were 100 - 90, reflected still un- defeated Zurdo’s total dominance from start- ing to finishing post. He thanked his fans saying: “I’m ready to fight against

11 MIKAELA DEFENDS WBC CROWN IN FOUR SWEDISH CHAMPION ®

On the ring:

ikaela conquered M“Des- last year. tiny” Lauren Fate de- (24-3, 9 KOs) crees that only needed Lauren’s four rounds was not able to handle next fight to defeat Victoria Cisneros Miakela´s power. The end will be a mandatory de- (11-18-2, 4KOs) on home came in round four with fense, and the most likely turf. the Referee´s intervention. contender is French punch- Since the very fist minute This was the first defense of er, Anne Sophie Mathis. Mikaela threw accurate Mikaela´s WBC super wel- combinations and Cisneros terweight Crown that she

12 Se publicó seis años ® ininterrumpidamente

13 World Championship Fights 2015 ®

Results

® World Boxing council World Championship Fights 2015

July 9th, 2015. BOUTS WEIGHT DATE PLACE RESULT WBC SUP. JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE REFEREE 1 Johnson vs. Theran (Silver) Middle 09/01/2015 New York, USA TKO 6 Jill Diamond Barbara Perez Robin Taylor Don Trella Tony Chiarantano Roc Nation- David Itskowitch/Gary Shaw Prod.- Gary Shaw

2 Wilder vs. Stiverne (Mandatory) Heavy 17/01/2015 , USA UD 12 Rex Walker Craig Metcalfe Adalaide Byrd Jerry Roth Tony Weeks Don King Prod. - Don King/Golden Boy Prom. -

3 Santa Cruz vs. Ruiz (Voluntary) Superbantam 17/01/2015 Nevada, USA TKO 8 Chuck Williams Burt Clements Eric Cheek Dave Moretti Kenny Bayless Don King Prod. - Don King/Golden Boy Prom. - Oscar De La Hoya 4 Castellanos vs. Juarez (Silver) Feather 26/01/2015 Texas, USA UD 12 Mo Noor David Sutherland Thomas Nardone Juan Carlos Pelayo Guadalupe Garcia - Oscar De La Hoya 5 Mitchell vs. Estrada (Silver) Light 31/01/2015 , U.K. TKO 8 Pertti Augustin John Keane Ernesto Saldivar Bela Florian Ian John-Lewis -

6 Menayothin vs. Galero (Voluntary) Minimum 05/02/2015 Nakhon Sawan, THAI UD 12 Edward Thangarajah Samantha Bulner Jae-Bong Kim Bernie McMahon Malcolm Bulner Petchyindee Boxing Promotion - Virat Vachirarattanawongse

7 Golovkin vs. Murray (Interim) Middle 21/02/2015 Monte Carlo, Monaco TKO 11 Mauricio Sulaiman Fernando Barbosa Jack Woodburn Stanley Christodoulou Luis Pabon -Rodney Berman/K2 Promotions-Thomas Loeffler 8 Xiao Jun vs. Lopez (Silver) Superbantam 22/02/2015 Kunming, China TKO 6 Patrick Cusick Hubert Minn Bruce McTavish Yuji Fukuchi Malcolm Bulner Zovi Boxing - Liu Gang 9 Kovalev vs. Pascal (Diamond) Lt. Heavy 14/03/2015 Montreal, CAN TKO 8 Mike George Zoltan Enyedi Richard Davies Cesar Ramos Luis Pabon Main Events - Kathy Duva 10 Giacon vs.Jamoye (Silver-Interim) Superlight 21/03/2015 Milan, Italy UD 12 Enza Jacoponi Sergio Silvi Daniel Van De Wiele Freddy Rafn Massimo Barrovecchio OPI 2000 - Salvatore Cherchi 11 Russell Jr. vs. Gonzalez (Voluntary) Feather 28/03/2015 Nevada, USA TKO 4 Lee Peters Burt Clements Jerry Roth Eric Cheek Tony Weeks DiBella Entertainment - Lou DiBella

12 Cuadras vs. Concepcion (Voluntary) 04/04/2015 State of Mexico, MEX UD 12 Carlos Rodriguez Nathan Palmer Steve Morrow Kevin Scott Laurence Cole Promociones deL Pueblo - Oswaldo Kuchle

13 Stevenson vs. Bika (Voluntary) Lt. Heavy 04/04/2015 City, CAN UD 12 Bob Yalen Glen Crocker Don Griffin Jack Woodburn Mike Griffin Groupe Yvon Michel - Yvon Michel 14 Guevara vs. Claveras (Voluntary) Lt. Fly 11/04/2015 Sinaloa, Mexico KO 1 Juan Carlos Pelayo Rey Danseco Thomas Taylor Humberto Olivares Jerry Cantu Promociones deL Pueblo - Oswaldo Kuchle 15 Garcia vs. Peterson (Special Event) ///////// 11/04/2015 New York, USA MD 12 Chuck Williams Don Ackerman Kevin Morgan Steve Weisfeld Harvey Dock DiBella Entertainment - Lou DiBella

16 Yamanaka vs. Santillan (Voluntary) Bantam 16/04/2015 , Japan KO 7 Frank Quill Frank Garza Predrag Aleksic Noppharat Sricharoen Mike Griffin Teiken Promotions - 17 Jack vs. Dirrell (Voluntary) Supermiddle 24/04/2015 , USA MD 12 Peter Abdool Rey Danseco Hubert Minn Robert Hecko Celestino Ruiz Warriors Boxing - Leon Margules 18 Miura vs. Dib (Voluntary) Superfeather 01/05/2015 , Japan TKO 3 Bob Logist Jun Bae Lim Richard Flaherty Mauro Di Fiore Hector Afu Teiken Promotions - Akihiko Honda

19 Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Welter 02/05/2015 Nevada, USA UD 12 Mauricio Sulaiman Burt Clements Glenn Feldman Dave Moretti Kenny Bayless .-Leonard Ellerbe/ Inc.-Todd Duboef 20 Gonzalez vs. Sosa (Voluntary) Fly 16/05/2015 , USA TKO 2 Bismarck Morales David Sutherland Max De Luca Mary Denkin Raul Caiz K2 Promotions - Thomas Loeffler 21 Golovkin vs. Monroe Jr. (Interim) Middle 16/05/2015 California, USA TKO 6 Juan Sanchez Steve Weisfeld Pat Russell Adalaide Byrd Jack Reiss K2 Promotions - Thomas Loeffler 22 Makabu vs. Mchunu (Final Elimination) Cruiser 16/05/2015 Durban, SA KO 11 Nelson Sapi Patrick Mukondiwa John Shipanuka Eddie Pappoe Daniel Van De Wiele Main Events - Kathy Duva

23 Drozd vs. Janik (Voluntary) Cruiser 22/05/2015 , TKO 9 Miroslav Popovic/Vladimir Laptev Len Koivisto Barry Lindenman Massimo Barrovecchio Ian John-Lewis World of Boxing - Alexey Stashkov

24 Povetkin vs. Perez (Silver+Final Elim.) Heavy 22/05/2015 Moscow, Russia TKO 1 Houcine Houichi Len Koivisto Barry Lindenman Ian John-Lewis Massimo Barrovecchio World of Boxing - Alexey Stashkov

25 Sor Rungvisai vs. Salgado (Silver+Final Elim.) Superfly 28/05/2015 Nakhon Ratchasima, THAI TKO 4 Rex Walker Bruce McTavish Hisatoshi Miyazaki Troyce Stamey Johnny Callas Nakornluong Boxing Promotion - Thainchai Pisitwuttinan 26 Khan vs. Algieri (Silver) Welter 29/05/2015 New York, USA UD 12 Bob Yalen Don Ackerman Joe Pasquale Benoit Roussel Mark Nelson DiBella Entertainment - Lou DiBella 27 Linares vs. Mitchell (Mandatory) Light 30/05/2015 London, U.K. TKO 10 Peter Ngatane Nicolas Hidalgo Pasquale Procopio Ian John-Lewis Victor Loughlin Matchroom Sport - Eddie Hearn 28 Menayothin vs. Tomogdan (Voluntary) Minimum 02/06/2015 Bangkok, THAI KO 9 Major Lee Javier Camacho Dong Ahn Park Shogo Sakamoto Yuji Fukuchi Diamond Boxing Promotion - Virat Vachirarattanawongse

29 Cotto vs. Geale (Voluntary) Middle 06/06/2015 New York, USA TKO 4 Jill Diamond Anek Hongtongkam Steve Weisfeld Stanley Christodoulou Harvey Dock Roc Nation- David Itskowitch 30 Wilder vs. Molina (Voluntary) Heavy 13/06/2015 Alabama, USA KO 9 Alberto Leon Irwin Deutsch Keith Hughes Juan Carlos Pelayo Jack Reiss DiBella Entert.-Lou DiBella/Don King Prod.-Don King 31 Zlaticanin vs. Redkach (Final Elim.) Light 13/06/2015 Alabama, USA TKO 4 Tommy Ashy David Hudson John Westeterp Jack Woodburn Jim Korb DiBella Entertainment - Lou DiBella 32 Smith vs. Rebrasse (Silver) Supermiddle 26/06/2015 , U.K. UD 12 Mike George Tim Cheatham Robin Dolpierre John Keane Victor Loughlin Matchroom Sport - Eddie Hearn 33 Guevara vs. Lopez (Mandatory) Lt. Fly 04/07/2015 Sinaloa, Mexico UD 12 Juan Jose Herrera Jr. Victor Cervantes Humberto Olivares Thomas Nardone Guadalupe Garcia Promociones deL Pueblo - Oswaldo Kuchle 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61

14 Next Fights ® WBC

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® World Boxing councilupcoming World Title Fights 2015

July 9th, 2015. BOUT WEIGHT DATE PLACE WBC SUP. JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE REFEREE PROMOTER (USA) (Final Superlight 18/07/2015 Texas, TBA Cathy Leonard Dave Moretti Don Griffin Jon Schorle Don King Productions Fernando Angulo (Ecuador) Elim.) USA NC, USA N V, USA TX, USA TX, USA Don King

Emiliano Marsili (Italy) (Silver) Light 01/08/2015 Rome, Bob Yalen Francisco Alloza Gelasio Perez Massimo Barrovecchio Daniel Van De Wiele OPI 2000 Gamaliel Diaz (Mexico) Italy OK Spain Mexico OK Italy OK Belgium OK Salvatore Cherchi

Luke Campbell () (Semifinal Light 01/08/2015 , TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Matchroom Sport (United Kingdom) Elim.) United Kingdom Eddie Hearn Eleider Alvarez (Colombia) (Silver) Lt. Heavy 15/08/2015 Montreal, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Groupe Yvon Michel Isidro Ranoni (Paraguay) Canada Yvon Michel (Gambia/Sweden) (Mand.) Supermiddle 22/08/2015 Nevada, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Mayweather Promotions (United Kingdom) USA Leonard Ellerbe Qiu Xiao Jun (China) (Silver) Superbantam 12/09/2015 Hangzhou, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Zovi Boxing Yushi Tanaka (Japan) China Liu Gang (Japan) (Vol.) Bantam 22/09/2015 Tokyo, TBA TBA TBA TBA Mike Griffin Teiken Promotions (Panama) Japan Canada OK Akihiko Honda (Russia) (Mandatory) Cruiser 04/11/2015 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA World of Boxing (Congo) Alexey Stashkov (Ukraine) (Vacant) Superlight TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA () (Mexico) (Interim) Superbantam TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Hugo Ruiz (Mexico) Gary Russell Jr. (USA) Feather TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

* ALL BOUTS LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND NOT FULLY LICENSED, THEREFORE THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY PRELIMINARY

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15 JULY IS THE MONTH THAT NICARAGUA PROUDLY REMEMBERS ®

Historical Fights

is death hap- into a campaigning poli- famed as a prodigious pened on tician, including Mayor power puncher. July 1st, 2009 of the Capitol. Arguello, who was born in Managua, in Monseñor Lezcano of H Andres Alexis Managua, audaciously Argüello Bo- twice tried to conquer horquez, was the super lightweight ti- Champion tle. By this point of his ca- at feather- reer, he’s clocked up a lot weight, super of rounds, and was com- featherweight ing up against a young- and light- er Champion in Aaron weight.” The Pryor, distinguished for Explosive Thin the considerable power after he’d made a very Man” was an accom- in his fists. successful transition plished boxer, but also from a brilliant fighter

16 By Victor Cota Photos By WBC. ITS GREATEST BOXER- THREE TIMES WORLD CHAMPION® ALEXIS ARGÜELLO.

Historical Fights

Their two fights will for- ever be remembered as all time battle classics. The two fighters threw the very best they had in a test of uncompro- mising sheer willpow- er. Their first clash was recognized by The Ring Magazine as eighth best bout of all time. The same magazine ranked Royal Kobayashi, Jose This Ring Hero is part of Arguello as 20 in the Legra, “Bazooka” Limón, a select group of fighters best in Jose Luis Ramirez, Bob- in the Canastota Boxing history. by Chacon, Rolando Na- Hall of Fame. He was flag varrete, Andy Gannigan, bearer for Nicaragua at This giant of the ring, , and Cornelius the Beijing Olympics in who was born un April Boza Edwards. 2008.

Alexis Alexis not only left a bril- retired liant inspirational legacy with an to the youth of his coun- impres- try, this also extended to sive re- the whole wide World. cord of 77 vic- tories, 62 KO´s 19th 1952, also fought and 8 loses. He partici- epics against: Ray pated in 18 title bouts. “Boom Boom” Mancini,

17 se levantó para ganar ®

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18 Jackie Nava, “® The Aztec Princess”

Knowing a champion

ackie was born in , Baja Cali- fornia in 1980, showing great sportsJ appitude from the very word go, so her

19 JACKIE IS AN ARCHITECT ®

Knowing a champion

Parents introduced her to and then basketball. Jackie always showed passion for full contacts sports, so she started Kick Boxing, aged just six- teen. She gained an Arch- itechture degree at the Tech Institute of Tijuana. However, Jackie never stop rigorously training, as one of her greatest dreams was to be a World

boxing Champion. In 2001 she made his pro debut in Oahu, Hawaii, fighting against the local favorite Vicky Cozzy, de- feating her by UD. Then Jackie conquered the National super ban- tamweight champion-

20 “THIS IS FOR YOU DAD.” ®

Knowing a champion

ship, and finally become and female boxing pio- the phrase “This is for the very first WBC super neer. That’s Jackie !!! you Dad.” queen Jackie’s profile: defeating the American Jackie is an architect as Leona Brown by UD. Jackie is the eldest of four is her husband Mario On September 6th, 2014, sisters. Her nickname was Mendoza. Jackie fought against the “Killy” But when she be- “The Aztec Princess” has brilliant veteran Alicia came boxer she receivd a beautiful Daughter Ashley, recovering her the ring name of “Aztec named Frida Mendoza green and gold belt. Princess” Nava. She recently an- A professional boxer, an In loving memory of her nounced her second architect, wife, Mother, Father, Jackie made her pregnancy. friend, Federal Deputy entrance to the ring with

By Paulina Brindis Photos WBC 21 PRESIDENT DANIEL ORTEGA: A GREAT SUPPORTER OF NICARAGUAN BOXING. ®

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n his trip to Managua, World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman Saldivar, Olearned much more about the commitment of Nicaraguan President, Daniel Ortega Saave- dra in developing boxing.

A thousand young people week- ly, are dedicating their efforts to and the results of intense, strategy driven train- ing sessions are being seen each and every time they compete in the ring.

Boxing has become so popular in Nicaragua that virtually every

week there are three or four am- ateur boxing cards. TV broadcasts one of those events and the viewer figures clearly indicate the consider- able interest plus affection that that Nicaraguan people have for boxing. Boxing arenas are also packed with enthusiasts.

Boxing and baseball, are the perpetually popular sports throughout Nicaragua. Fans have always applauded and fol- lowed step by step the brilliant careers of boxing legends none better than “The explosive thin man” Alexis Argüello, three times world Champion. Then there’s Rugged Rosendo Alvarez, who shared two tremendous fights with Mexico’s Ricardo “Finito” Lopez. And the controversial charismatic and exceptional, as well as the WBC undefeated flyweight king, Román “Chocolatito”Gonzalez.

22 Venció a la Estadounidense ® Jolene Blackshear

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Fotos Alma Montiel 23 KNOWING THE ROPES! ®

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uhammad Ali made Mthe rope a dope famous, but the World Boxing Council’s introduc- tion of the fourth ring rope, intrepid- ly championed by its Lifetime Presi- dent Don Jose Su- laiman Chagnon, has saved many lives and prevented countless injuries to fighters knocked

off their feet. Previously a boxer’s safety, extended to just three strands. Don Jose Sulaiman was well aware of the very real risks this posed, espe- cially after he witnessed the titanic fight when Ultiminio Ramos be- came world feather- weight Champion by knocking out Davey Moore, who in one of his visit to the canvass he hit his head very hard on

24 DON JOSE’S LIFE SAVING ® 4TH ROPE RULE Rule that historic ini- tiative perpetually provides, can be clearly seen in the battle of WBC world champion Miguel Cotto and challenger Daniel Geale. In one of the knockdowns, it’s clear to see this vi- tal safety addition saved Geale from suffering a consid- erably worse im- pact.

the third rope. Don Jose understood the urgency of adding another rope- something that nobody seems to have grasped. The four rope rule was introduced in 1975- the year Don Jose became WBC President. This measure has certainly been highly beneficial for all those who make their living by exchang- ing blows. One of the latest exam- ples of the protection

By Víctor Cota Fotos By WBC 25 FINAL OF THE RING CENTRAL TOURNAMENT ®

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González Bernal, in 48 kg, Rafael Cruz (57 kg. ) and Iván Armando García (52 kg), they he amateur tourna- were in the Youth category. ment “Ring Central” In the Youth Rook- successfully concluded T ies plus section this weekend with the coro- the victors were nations of promising young Francisco Montes boxers including Angel Ed- (64 kg.) and Jesus uardo Napoles, the grandson Angel Rosas (69 of the great Jose Angel “Man- kg.). tequilla” Napoles. In the Childrens’ The Boxing School Ring Cen- category Ferna- tral hosted the tournament where young Angel became done Meneses (40 kg.) a Champion after defeating became the tournament’s Tonatiuh Ramírez in the first Champion. round by Referee´s interven- The former Champion tion. Lupe Pintor and the boxer The duel in the youth cate- Francisco “Bandido” Var- gory of 57 kg was completely gas were in charge of pre- dominated by young Na- senting the winners with poles who punished his rival the tournament belts. with and straight punches. In the free rankings category, the triumph was for Rubén Mejia, at 91 kg, Arturo Iván Hernández (54 kg.), Orlando Carrillo (75kg.), Bryan Mar- tínez (57kg.), Isaac Cerda (60 kg.) and Romero Ayala (69 kg.) The other victors were Lino

26 By Víctor Cota ®

27 Gee...GGG! ®

Knowing a champion

nady. He’s the idol of Mexi- can fans, always showing affection and respect for Aztec turf, inspired and motivated by his trainer Abel Sanchez, who top has Mexican blood a n coursing through Aunde- his veins. feated record of It’s very important 33 victories with 30 to highlight that KO´s, Gennady “GGG” Sanchez was a Golovkin aged 33 years is a turning point G FORCE! in Gennady’s Gennady’s stunning suc- career. cess as a professional is Since backed up by a stellar ama- they teur career. He’s conquered an Olympic medal and two world championships. In his amateur phase, Gen- nady fought 300 bouts and not once did he visit the canvass. Today, as WBC interim mid- began working together in dleweight Champion, It’s 2010, Golovkin´s feared and all stations GO for Gen- respected attack mode is very much in the “Mexican Fighting Style” tradition, demolishing and polishing off opponents. Aware of the responsibility being in the World´s spot- light constitutes, Gennady has been rapidly moving towards the throne re- served for long reigning Champions.

28 THE OTHER SIDE OF ® GENNADY…

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efore igniting his The WBC interim middle- professional career, weight Champion is a poly- Gennady achieved glot. He can talk in 4 different a number of ama- languages: Kazakh, German, Bteur triumphs, including a Russian and English. silver medal in 2004 Olympic He has a twin brother named games Maxim, who was also an ac- He started boxing motivated complished amateur boxer. by his elder brothers, Sergey He’s imbued with the “ The and Vadim, who joined the Mexican Style” Russian army . His favorite color is blue, but He started his pro career in he prefers the combination of green and gold!

By Paulina Brindis Photos by WBC 29 The first WBC Cares Golf Tournament ®

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as an amazing event to Club where they enjoyed happy est jockey in the history of horse which so many of our hour and swapped stories of their racing, Laffit Pincay. wown Champions came to games and teammates. support. He wore the silks for the crowd to As the evening got into full , see as they were sold to the high- Even the weather was kind and co- the group gathered in the dining est bidder! Awards were presented operated as the sky was a beautiful room for a barbecue dinner, silent to the top three golf teams. And a California blue and the breeze pro- auction, and live auction. There most beautiful picture was given vided us with unseasonably cool were bicycles and golf equipment to Pepe Sulaiman in tribute to his temperatures. among the raffle prizes. father, Don Jose Sulaiman, by the Top prizes for the bidding included Family of Athletes, one of our in- Golf carts scattered for the shot- priceless Cleto Reyes gloves signed credible sponsors. The evening pro- gun start, then brought our play- by the attending fighters, athletes gressed with three comedians, each ers back to the clubhouse at the and Hollywood stars plus the full talented with the gift of humor to fabulous Tukwet Canyon Golf riding gear from the world's great- share with the crowd.

There can nev- er be enough words to thank all the people who made this event a success in our starting endeavor, but we are forever grateful for the parts they each played. Our special thanks go to Ruben Castillo for his vision of this event to support our former boxers who need our help now. He has worked dil- igently toward this goal for many months, and now gets our standing ovation for his efforts!

By Deborah Hawkins 30 Mauricio Sulaiman is presented with the® Keys to the city of Miami

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une 24th, 2015. “ I am deeply thankful World Boxing and grateful to Mayor Council Presi- Tomas Regalado and Jdent Mauricio Su- as the son of Jose laiman was present- Sulaiman I am com- ed with The Keys to mitted to keep work- the city of Miami by ing for benefit of our its Mayor Tomas Re- beloved sport.” Said galado, in a brilliant Mauricio. ceremony at City Hall. Mayor Regalado Major Regalado Also started this act re- stressed his desire for membering that in Miami to again thrive the self same place as a hub of boxing, as back on August 20th was the case some 2013, he had the years ago. He even privilege of honoring offered his full sup- the “Father of Boxing” port for the WBC to Don José Sulaimán. celebrate its 2017 This time he had the Convention of 2017 honor of presenting in beautiful Miami. the Keys to the City to Jose´s Son Maur- Mauricio was ac- cio Sulaiman, for his companied by his outstanding support son José Sulaiman, encompassing box- ESPN analyst, Fer- ing. nando Barbosa, Mexi- can promoter, Pepe “It is an extraordinary Gómez, Bismark Mo- privilege for me re- rales, who’s a member ceiving this great dis- of the WBC ranking tinction. I have mixed committee, President emotions. As Mayor of the Tijuana Box- Reglado mentioned, ing commission, Juan my Desr Father was Carlos Pelayo, artis- once here in this tic promoter, Cristian place receiving this Bedoya, and other same honor. personalities.

31 WBC PRESIDENT MAURICIO SULAIMAN PITCHES IN ®

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orld Boxing Coun- guests of honor and distin- cil President Mau- guished sports folk, have Sulaiman, who was the ricio Sulaiman W the opportunity of throw- Manager of the team “Vaga- threw the first ing the first pitch of the bunods” in the Lindavista pitch prior to game, to get the ball rolling. baseball league. So Mauri- the game be- cio developed a powerful tween Miami WBC President, Mauricio pitching arm. Marlins and St. Sulaiman Saldivar in the Louis Cardinals none too distant past used So, when the baseball was at the Marlins to practice baseball at least back in the palm of his Park in Miami. twice per week. hand, great memories came

right back, and he was able This ceremony His Coach was THE BEST- to perform a star turn up to is a baseball our Beloved Don Jose honor this wonderful sport. tradition in the US, where

32 Byr Víctor Cota Photos Naoki Fukuda ®

33 WHAT CLASS! ARGENTINE BOXING ICON ®

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uring the Induction Ceremony of the new Dmembers of the Ca- nastota Boxing Hall of Fame, GREAT Argentinian fighter Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, announced his official retire- ment from the ring.

The Champion who’s con- stantly thrilled and enthralled us over the years, earning our respect and admiration, sim- ply stated in a deeply digni- fied way: “ I am here to thank

34 SERGIO MARTINEZ ANNOUNCES® HIS RETIREMENT

News everyone. First of all I would loved me, I can just can tell want to thank my wonder- you that you are and forever ful family. In my 20 years will be in my heart. as boxer they have always supported me. My heart- “I am so thankful for those felt gratitude to my uncles who believed in me from Ruben, Raul and Carlos... Al- the very first moment, berto “Coca” Andrade, Gabri- helping me to grow up el Sarmiento. To Miguel de and also to implicitly Pablos, Sampson Lewkowicz, trust in my own in- Nathan Lewkowicz and Lou stincts. And I also Di Bella for always support- want to thank ing me, and for helping me to to those who grow as human being as well didn’t believe in as an athlete.” me, as you gave me lots of strength. For those “All of them were always who put barriers on my path, there for me, by my side. All I just want to tell you that you of them helped me when I re- made me all the stronger. To ally needed them. I am here my Dad, who with his rock to thank those who with their solid faith made this com- great affection, confidence plicated path through box- and constant love helped ing much easier. To my Mom, a step aside and to follow me. To the people who have who always suffered but new horizons. So today I say always cared about me and NEVER ever stopped trust- goodbye.. ing and believing in me.” “Thanks to everyone. Until “ I want to give a spe- victory always.” cial thanks to my Sports Dad, Don Jose Su- laiman and to his Son, Mauricio Sulaiman… I want to thank you my dear and magnificent World Boxing Council, and beyond everything I want to thank boxing for giving me the kind of life I now enjoy. I want to thank all my fans from literally all over the world. Today is the moment to take

35 The World Boxing Council signs historic agreement with Chiapas ®

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BC President, Mau- via which the WBC and the clinics, gyms, amateur box- ricio Sulaiman on Chiapas State will spread ing tournaments, pro tour- WTuesday signed the participation between naments plus other activi- an agreement with Chiapas Champions and former ties that will bring benefit to Governor Manuel Velasco Champions with today ath- the community of this beau- Coello, which will boost box- ing. Senator, Luis Armando Mel- gar worked tirelessly with the WBC to structure this agreement which has the goal of greatly developing boxing and other sports in Chiapas. The Guests of Honor were the former letes and families to prac- tiful State. bantamweight Champion tice a sport to prevent and at Chiapas Sports Director José Carlos Zarate, and the first the self same time eradicate Luis Orantes Costanzo, will Champion from Chiapas, violence, delinquency and immediately begin the ac- Romeo “Lacandón” Anaya. bulling. tivities leading out of this The agreement includes a The program will offer mo- historic event. great diversity of actions, tivational speeches, boxing

36 DE LA HOYA VS QUARTEY- BRILLIANCE AND® BRAVERY BY VICTOR COTA

Historical fight Fight to remember on February 13th, 1999 Awhen two proud wel- terweight Champions Oscar De la Hoya (WBC) and Gha- naian, (WBA), fought a classic battle. It was never going to be a street brawl! On the contrary, it was a technical fight in- volving ingenuity and clas- sic boxing, which was much in evidence that night. The at- mosphere was crack- ling with high volt- age action, which w a s more

than dinary physical qualities, en- wrapped with a layer of pro- matched by spark fessional pride, and fuelled filled action that dark night. a great hunger and thirst for The bout, as far as my criteria success. is concerned, deserved to be The third man in that ring was considered as “historic”, and . While one of the best of all time, due the Judges were Ken to the tremendous braveness Morita, John Keane shown by the two of them and Larry O´Connell, but also for the emotion and who scored a split motivation they so liber- division in favor of ally outpoured. Both were Oscar De la Hoya. Os- knocked down, but each in car was 26 years old their turn, got right back up. while Ike was three No quarter asked or given, by years older. Quartey or De la Hoya. The promoter of this Each had reached a career great event was Bob zenith drawing on extraor- Arum.

By Víctor Cota Photos by WBC 37 World Champions ®

WBCWBC WBA WBCWBC IBF WBA Wladimir Klitschko IBF WBO Yoan Pablo Wladimir Klitschko Hernández WBO WBCWBC WBA WBCWBC IBF WBA Andre Ward Sergey Kovalev IBF WBO James DeGale Sergey Kovalev WBO WBCWBC WBA Gennadi Golovkin WBCWBC WBA IBF Floyd Mayweather, Jr. IBF WBO WBO

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WBCWBC WBA WBCWBC Danny García WBA Floyd IBF Mayweather, Jr. IBF WBO WBO Floyd Mayweather, Jr. WBCWBC WBA WBCWBC Takashi Uchiyama WBA Ricardo Abril IBF IBF Mickey Bey WBO Roman Martinez WBO Vacante WBCWBC WBA WBCWBC Guillermo WBA Rigondeaux IBF IBF WBO Guillermo WBO Rigondeaux

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WBCWBC WBA WBCWBC IBF WBA Kohei Kono Randy Caballero IBF WBO Zolani Tete Vacante WBO WBCWBC WBA WBCWBC IBF WBA Ryoichi Taguchi Amnat Ruenroeng IBF WBO Javier Mendoza Juan Francisco Estrada WBO Vacante WBCWBC WBA Hekkie Budler

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41 Ask the WBC- Letters to the Editor ®

slowness and sluggishness. We are working to make fighters fully aware about this issue, showing them how they must hydrate and eat af- ter the weigh in.

Is there going to be a 2WBC female boxing Con- vention this year?

A: Of Course, we are just about to confirm the host venue.

I agree with the weigh 1being one day before the fight, but fighters gain a lot of weight the next day, so what´s the WBC doing to control this matter?

A: Gaining lots of weight is counter-productive. It is not an advantage over a rival.

Several times it just produced Wilder´s record is im- 3pressive, but I believe he hasn’t faced an important fighter. Is Wilder going to fight soon against tougher rivals like Klitschko, Pov- etkin, Fury, Jennings or Browne?

A: Without hesitation, he will have to fight them. Povetkin is the and they must fight in the fi-

42 By José Antonio Arreola Sulaimán. Ask the WBC- Letters ® to the Editor

nal months of this year or at swers and take a decision. the beginning of 2016. Wilder A: Definitively yes. This is a is a fighter who’s expressed Recently I have been great fight that we are sup- his desire to be considered 5involved in female box- porting to make it happen. It an active boxer, trying to fight ing. I firmly believe that Ce- would be a fascinating test for the most possible boits dur- cilia Braekus vs Erika Farias Cecilia, as Farias has reached ing a given year. He also has would be one of the great- a brilliant moment of her ca- pledged he’ll fight against the est possible fights. Could reer. It would be an authentic cream of the crop, proving that fight happen this year? Champions’ clash. he’s the best heavyweight. Until when is going to 4be Mayweather to be allowed to posses his wel- terweight and super welter- weight titles?

A: Mayweather is a unique boxer and the WBC did eve- rything it could to help bring about his clash with . Floyd has some time remain- ing to inform us of his plans. We will then consider his an-

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