7 ene-feb 2016 ingles

Index
Editorial Mr. Mauricio Sulaiman
Future fights
Posthumous Sports National Award in
Honor of Don Jose Sulaiman
Deontay Wilder vs Artur Szpilka
Raja Amasheh won in Tijuana
Danny García vs Robert Guerrero
Catherine Phiri new champion
Don Rafael García a prodigious "Cutman"
Race of Champions
Mass in Honor of Don Jose Sulaiman
Chagnon
CREED red carpet
Female Convention in Tijuana
Lonnie Ali
Best of female boxing 2015
WBC Cares in Tijuana
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez Diamond Belt
Presentation.
Directory:
“WBC Boxing World” is the official
magazine of the World Boxing Council.
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Executive Director
Mauricio Sulaimán.
Subdirector
Víctor Silva.
Marketing Manager
José Antonio Arreola Sulaimán
Managing Editor
Francisco Posada Toledo
Translation
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
Paulina Brindis
The future is bright, the future is heavy
"Alacrán" Torres vs Chionoi
When does the third judge appeared?
Current Champions
Showing the first place belt for the race and
the exclusive wristband for the champions.
January is always a distinctive month, and this
year, even more so. We commemorated, with a
special mass at the Basílica de Guadalupe
accompanied by all the World Boxing Council
Family, two years since the passing of my Father.
Some Days later, we gathered at the Mexico´s
Presidential Residence to receive the Mexico
Sports National Award for my Father. The
Recognition was presented by Mexico's
President, Mr. Enrique Peña Nieto, due to the
lifetime of achievements, integrity, inspiration
sports development, caring and so many more
characteristics, that were so quintessentially
part of the bright and shining spirit of our beloved
and unforgettable Don Jose.
This was such a memorable day for the Sulaiman
Saldivar Family and my Mother Doña Martha
Saldivar, who was instrumental in the success of
my Father, and creating as well as nurturing such
a happy and loving family.
It was so very emotional to receive numerous
acts of affection and admiration for my Father.
We are more than committed to redouble the
effort of maintaining his vital legacy by
continuing his projects to better boxing and life
itself.
One tangible example of this, was celebrating the
2nd WBC Female Convention. The event
surpassed and exceeded all expectations and
goals. It displayed hospitality, humbleness and
the united warmth of the boxing family. All made
possible by magnificently welcoming Tijuana
and Baja California. We are so very thankful and
grateful for your hand of friendship and your
open arms of kindness.
Mauricio Sulaiman
WBC President
JOSE SULAIMAN HONORED BY
MEXICO'S PRESIDENT ENRIQUE PEñA NIETO
The highest honor any Mexican sportsman or
sportswoman can earn is the coveted Premio
Nacional, for brilliance, bravery, dedication and
contribution, and Jose Sulaiman who led the
World Boxing Council for almost four decades,
won this accolade.
It was posthumously awarded for Don Jose's
life's work, which primarily focused on
transforming boxing into a safer sport, so
much for its hands on participants.
The award was presented to Don Jose's Widow
Dona Martha, by. The President, and she then
received a kiss and a hug, as she returned to
her seat on the podium from her youngest son
Mauricio, who's the President of the WBC.
Boxing's close knit family dressed up as never
before for this special occasion at the
Presidential Palace Los Pinos, which honored
stars of many sports including Paralympics,
swimming, basketball, Tae Kwon Do, athletics
and weight lifting.
Cesar Bazan in an Oxford Blue suit, Isaac
Bustos in a more conservative charcoal gray
suit. WBC international female bantamweight
champion Irma Garcia, resplendent in full
Federal Police uniform.
Alfredo Castillo Cervantes the Director General
of the National Commission of culture, physical
activity and sports, spoke of the discipline,
dedication, persistence and repetition which
make champions. The good days and also the
bad days, being objective and individual efforts
being reflected in dedicated team work.
The event was held in a marquee, close to the
imposing statue of Francisco I Madero, open to
a breezy, but sunny early afternoon with the
Presidential Palace's famous pine trees and
other green deciduous trees gently swaying, or
was it nodding in agreement.
In a film of the sports stars there was a
wonderful and poignant piece with Don Jose
who said: "Mexico is my life and Mexicans are
the best in the World.”
President Sulaiman and President Pena Nieto
met during Don Jose's life.
In his speech President Pena Nieto paid tribute
to the unwavering dedication Don Jose had
shown during his almost forty years leading
Boxing's most prestigious organization. And
he greeted Dona Martha and the Sulaiman
Saldivar plus boxers who were so proudly and
affectionately representing him on this so
memorable day. He praised Don Jose's passion
for boxing and the great gratitude this country
and the World has for his life's work.
He spoke of the discipline, work and years of
sacrifice it takes to be the best of the very best
in Mexico.
The president concluded by saying all of these
incredible sporting achievements are not so
much for The Presidency or the Government,
but for the Mexican people and an ever so
proud nation.
THE ICEMAN COMETH! WILDER KO'S SZPILKA
The World Boxing Counci heavyweight
champion, Deontay Wilder, succesfully
defended his crown for the third time, defeating
Polish, Artur Szpilka, by a chilling KO in the 9th
round at the Barclays Center in New York.
With a spectacular right hook landing crash,
bang wallop on Spilka´s chin... It was all over,
in true heavyweight one punch dynamite
fashion!
Up to that point, the fight had been competitive
and entertaining with southpaw Szpilka going
forward, and causing some problems. But
Wilder's jab proved dominant and he
intelligently used reach and range to land hard
shots, which sapped the energy of his
challenger as the fight wore on.
RAJA DELIVERS A WAR!
WBC Silver Female flyweight champion "Raging" Raja
Amesheh retained her crown at the Conventions Center
in Rosarito, BC, with a concvincing and non stop attack
against lanky challenger Eileen Olszewski.
After a quiet uneventful first round, Raja started to
attack, but with accuracy, not abandon. She cut down
the distance as Eileen's left jab was accurate, but not
powerful to keep her off.
Raja, who didn't sit down on her stool in her corner
between rounds was effective in landing hard rights to
body and head and often forcing Eileen to fight at
uncomfortably close range.
Ahead after announced scores after four and seven
rounds, Raja was pulling away. Eileen was sporting an
increasing swollen lump under her left eye.
From the eight round until the tenth and last round Raja
visibly tired, but still had enough left in the tank, in spite
of an increasing amount of clinches.
Two Judges scored it 96-94. The other had it as 97-93. All
for still Silver flyweight Champion "Raging" Raja.
GARCIA WINS WBC CROWN
Former super lightweight champion Danny
Garcia, (32-0, 18 Kos), won the vacant WBC
welterweight title with a unanimous decision
over former four-division champion Robert
Guerrero, (33-4-1, 18 KOs). All three judges
scored the bout 116-112.
Garcia, who came into the fight as a 10-1
favorite, looked anything but early on as
Guerrero controlled the action with his jab and
higher workrate despite occasional lead left
hands from Garcia that landed clean on the
advancing Guerrero. However, from about the
fourth round on, Garcia’s accuracy became the
story of the fight, as Guerrero continued to
throw more punches but was not landing
cleanly, while Garcia rocked Guerrero three or
four times each round with left and right hooks
or the occasional right uppercut. Guerrero
closed strong in the final round as the two
fighters went toe to toe over the last thirty
seconds of the fight, but it was too little too
late for Guerrero.
This card was the inaugural broadcast of PBC
on FOX, from Staples Center in Los Angeles.
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman said of the
fight: "It was a tremendous fight for the WBC
Championship. Now we have a champion and
it's going to be a great year go come. Amir
Khan is the mandatory contender, he is next for
Danny Garcia and they must fight by June."
PHIRI WINS WBC TITLE AHEAD ON TWO CARDS
Zambia's Catherine Phiri is the new WBC
female bantamweight champion after a clash of
heads prematurely ended the fight with now ex
champ Yazmin "Rusita" Rivas.
After four rounds the rangy long armed
Zambian was ahead on two of the three cards.
Frequent fierce exchanges with both scoring to
the head. Catherine's frequency was marginally
higher, yet she was the one who was swollen
around the eyes.
Realizing she was behind, Rusita upped the
pace and urgency. It wasn't enough. The clash
of heads right at the end of the sixth, left Rusita
temporarily unsteady, with a rapidly and badly
swelling right eye.
Catherine was deducted a point, but won. The
scores of the technical decision, for Catherine
Phiri were: 59-55 and 58-56 for her and 55-55.
He has helped more than 40 world champions
A STAUNCHING "CUTMAN”
Francisco Posada Toledo
When many battles end and the Referee raises the
hand of the winner, few pay attention to the ones
in that victor's corner. Among them is the
specialist, Involved in stopping bleeding and
protecting cuts- a man better known as "Cutman".
An irreplaceable boxing figure who's been a hero
countless times.
Cutting to the chase, the long and successful path
of Don Rafael Garcia del Pozo, began in his native
Puebla, where he was victim of "bullying." At
school, by three brothers, who had constantly
insulted and beaten him, until one day he met
boxing coach Joe Rosetti, who taught him to throw
some punches, which allowed him to defend
himself and end the harassment as well as abuse.
He spent more and more time training in the gym,
making his debut in the bantamweight division.
However, he suffered some cuts To the mouth and
nose, which bled heavily. So he became interested
in discovering and developing methods to Deal
with those injuries. That very day opened the door
to the path that would convert and then transform
him into a legendary figure in the world of boxing.
With the support of Dr. Horacio Ramirez Mercado,
he began to develop a special knowledge and
expertise viz cuts and his expertise was melded
into the teams of Alexis Arguello, Roberto "Hands
of Stone" Duran, Wilfrido Gomez "Lupe Pintor" ,
Rafael "Bazooka" Limon, among many many
others.
HIS CAREER WITH “THE BEST POUND FOR
POUND”
For more than a decade and due to aches and
pains suffered by Floyd Mayweather to both
hands, Don Rafael received his acclaimed vote of
confidence to take care of the most precious
"weapons" of the legendary champion. He spend
several years helping him with a mixture of
substances specially prepared, and bandaging his
hands before each fight. But also serving him in
the corner, attending the very few cuts that the
"Money" suffered throughout the span of his
brilliant career.
This was a particularly special chapter of his life,
since their relationship went beyond the gym and
the ring. He was able to get to know the character
of the future Hall of Famer.
"Floyd just made me part of his family. His
dedication and discipline were the foundations to
reach the pinnacle of the boxing world. I have
worked with many champions, but I can tell you
that there is no one like him. Not only for his talent
and skills inside the ring, but also as a human
being. With a big part of his fortune he has
supported schools and poor families, but he has
never liked or agreed to have this information
published.”
Don Rafael who recently marked up sixty years
dedicated to the sport of fists, working with more
than forty world champions.
A MIRACLE FOR "BANDIDO”
In spite of announcing his retirement along with
Floyd, Don Rafael agreed to work in the corner of
Francisco "Bandido" Vargas, who starred in the
WBC "Fight of the Year" last November, snatching
the super featherweight WBC world title from the
"Samurai" Takashi Miura.
The consummate skills, experience and ability of
Don Rafael were a key determining factor in the
outcome of the fight. Since the Mexican challenger,
suffered a series of stunning cuts, and a huge
swelling. If they had not been brilliantly treated by
the “Cutman. If not, it would have meant that the
doctor would have stepped in and stopped the
fight, which would have been a TKO victory for
Miura.
So.....Vargas received a last chance, upon which
he dramatically capitalized, ending with the reign of
Miura. This would become another addition to Don
Rafael Garcia's hall of pride. He is, without doubt,
a legendary Mexican and a tremendous character
in the world boxing.
"What boxing gave was wonderful. It provided me
with the opportunity to learn and work with great
champions, but also it presented me with the
chance as a Mexican, to have worked and
contributed towards the success of one of the
greats."
FIVE THOUSAND
RUNNERS MAKE
THIRD “JOSE
SULAIMAN” RACE
AN OUTSTANDING
TRIUMPHNAL.
Roberto
Durán
Por James Blears
As the big hand reached twelve on the clock, and the other
hand alighted on the seven to make it 7am precisely, another
set of powerful hands belonging to Roberto "Manos De
Piedra" Duran clanged the bell to start the third Jose
Sulaiman Race, with a sea of runners of all ages, abilities,
shapes and sizes yet totally united in joyous enthusiasm,
they all sped down Avenida Reforma in the heart of Mexico
City, in the 6kms or the even more ambitions 12 kms course
of the third Jose Sulaiman Race.
One great bonus was runners, joggers and fans, running
alongside an array of boxing champions numbering more
than one hundred. And two sets of Champions were battling
in their own special contest to raise funds for stricken bóxer
Prichard Colon, who's still in coma. WBC super
featherweight champion Francisco "Bandido" Vargas won
the 12kms challenge against WBC super flyweight champion
Carlos Cuadras. So "El Principe," pays five thousand pesos
to the Prichard fund. Over 6kms, Ibeth "Roca" Zamora,
who's the WBC's light flyweight champion, crossed the
finishing line in front of WBC flyweight champion Yessica
"Kika" Chavez. Roca was wiping her steamed up glasses
and grinning in the cold morning chill. So Kika donates five
grand to help Prichard. Yet more money raised will go
towards helping the retired boxers who've fallen on hard
times fund.
Race Organizer Jose Manzur was delighted with the
tremendous turnout. He said: "It was a great race. All the
people were very happy and a lot of boxers ran with us. This
is truly excellent. Funds are being raised for Prichard Colon,
who's in a very difficult situation. We're now going to sit down
and add up the numbers and let's see how much we can
raise for him. Francisco Vargas won, so Carlos Cuadras has
to pay five thousand pesos. Carlitos va pagar! And The
Roca won, so Kika has to pay five thousand pesos.
Ahead of all of them was "Speedy" Edgar David Cadena
Martínez, who clocked a swift twenty two minutes for 12kms.
He came third in 2013, And is vowing to return next year and
come first again! Edgar said the second placed runner was
hot on his heels, only a few meters back, praising a
competitve field which made the race all the more enjoyable.
World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman said:
"Five thousand runners have been taking part today, which is
marvelous! It is such a memorable day. We are raising funds
for Prichard Colon. Prichard is going to get well, and be up
and running. He's been out of action for a while, and his
family are going to need some funds. And money is also
being raised for the Retired Boxers Fund. We are thrilled, as
the organization is tremendous. Mexico's City's Sports
Minister Horacio De La Vega has been absolutely wonderful,
Deportes Marti, Emocion Deportiva and the WBC- it's one
beautiful team. Many sponsors and many runners!
"Also, very exciting about the challenges between Bandido
and Principe as well as Roca Vs Kika, but...I've see Kika
here eating some chilaquiles?”
Roberto Duran said he was very proud to be ringing the bell
to start the race, and enjoyed a cup of coffee saying Mexico
is just a touch colder than Panama City. He described the
race as an inspiration of the late great Jose Sulaiman and
was very impressed by the large numbers of participants.
DON JOSE'S FAMILIES MEET AT THE
BASILICA OF GUADALUPE TO GIVE
THANKS FOR HIS WONDERFUL LIFE
James Blears
With its sloping tilt, vaulted ceiling, stained glass
windows of rich reds, and deep blue hue, soaring
above cold marble floors for the uncomfortably kneeling
devout, the beautiful traditional Basilica of Guadalupe in
Mexico City, was fittingly the place, where Don Jose's
two famlies stood shoulder to shoulder, side by side, to
pay a fond and affectionate tribute on the second
anniversary of his passing.
A combined thank you, to this uniquely great and
unforgetable man, who transformed Boxing, by learning
from its past, anchoring its present and insuring its
future.
At the forefront was the Sulaman Family led by Widow
Doña Martha. Patient, dignified, gracious, visibly tinged
with sadness, but also so very proud of Jose. Sons,
Daughters and Grandkids. Reading the final lesson with
clear conviction, Grand Daughter Monica confided he'd
always encourged her and others to follow their dreams,
but also to fulfil them, poignantly adding...after a pause:
"He is always with us.”
Today's World Boxing Council President Mauricio
Sulaiman, is attending the heavyweight title fight in New
York, where he led a memorial service for his Father.
The love, esteem and respect in which Don Jose is
forever held and embraced, spans nations, continents
and generations.
One of the greatest among Don Jose's many gifts was
his people power. That kindness, involving warmth,
approachability and his deeply caring attitude. From
King to shoe shine boy, Pope/ President, to down and
out, he would place his hand on their shoulder, smile
and call them: " My friend." He really meant it, and
significantly... they all knew he did! His words were
invariably followed by his actions. Indeed they spoke
louder than words.
Everyone has their own cherished collection of Don
Jose memories. The congregation included great former
champions plus others, some of whom had fallen on
hard times or by the wayside. Don Jose was constantly
and consistently there to step in, offering a helping
hand, yet never once claiming credit or plaudits. You
only learn of his myriad contributions involving saving
or bettering lives, gradually over the years, from those
very people telling you in their own words.
With a backdrop of warm flickering candles, beautiful
displays of red roses, and beaming golden sunflowers,
stood a large photograph of a smiling Don Jose, and
beside it the WBC green and gold belt, which he so
loved to buckle around the waists of his Champions,
who he defended no matter what the cost.
In delivering the sermon, Padre Jorge Reyes spoke of
the great love the family of boxing will always have for
Don Jose, the joy he brought to so many people and
may God grant him tranquility and rest. A choir sang
Mozart's Réquiem. It was beautiful, bringing a lump to
the throad and tears stinging the eyes. But this was
never a mourning of his death, but a celebration of his
extraordinary life.
Truth be told, Jose Sulaiman Chagnon is never going to
qualify as a saint. Like all the rest of us, he made
mistakes, and goodness gracious me, he could be
stubborn. But if you balance that against his vision,
inspiration, courage, humanity, generosity, friendship,
wisdom and that wonderful joyous laugh, you can
celebrate such a magnificent life, which encompasses
even more that one hundred and sixty five nations, who
are so very proud to be affiliated to the greatest WBC.
Ibeth Zamora
¡Rocky Balboa is back! The iconic character of
boxing, returns to big screens in the 7th
chapter of the epic boxing saga.
Francisco Vargas
In Mexico City at Plaza Antara, it took place a
Red Carpet ceremony for the movie´s premiere.
Nine years have passed since the last Rocky
movie and this time Stallone is in the spotlight
again in movie that presents Apollo Creed's
son, who is trained by the legendary icon
Balboa. The film was directed and scripted by
Ryan Coogler.
It is a movie jam packed with boxing action and
nostalgia and that resulted in an spectacular
Red Carpet extravaganza, with the attendance
of tremendous boxing figures, among them:
the great Mexican fighter, Juan Manuel
Márquez, the former world champions,
Humberto Gonzalez, Ultiminio Ramos, Cesar
Bazan, Lupe Pintor, Carlos Zarate; and the
current WBC Champions, Carlos Cuadras,
Francisco Vargas, Ibeth Zamora and Zulina
Muñoz.
Last weekend, Sylvester Stallone won a
Golden Globe Award in the category of Best
Supporting Actor, for his absolutely great
performace in this superb and memorable
movie.
Juan Manuel Marquez
Ricardo Lopez
“If you know what you're worth, then go out
and get what you're worth. But you gotta be
willing to take the hit”
– Rocky-
Hijo del Santo
RED CARPET IN MEXICO FOR PREMIERE OF
“CREED: ROCKY´S LEGACY”
“The history of Rocky has always been a great inspiration
for me and many other boxers. It's always urged me to
never be defeated.”
JUAN MANUEL MÁRQUEZ
- FORMER WORLD CHAMPION -
"It tells the story of many of us.despite poverty and many
adversities we manage to become world champions.”
HUMBERTO "CHIQUITA" GONZALEZ
- FORMER WORLD CHAMPION -
“It is a great example that you can reach
dreams with dedication. “
CARLOS CUADRAS
- WBC SUPER FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION -
"It shows a boxer that left everything he has got inside
the ring. Something which I did with Miura.”
FRANCISCO "BANDIDO" VARGAS
- WBC SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION -
“Rocky was the detonator to follow the
steps of my brothers into boxing and
accepting the challenge of becoming
a world champion."
DANIEL ZARAGOZA
- FORMER WORLD CHAMPION -
FEMALE BOXING PRIORITIES
Flanked by female world champions, fighters and young
boxers WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, highlighted
their efforts and sacrifice.
earned its status thanks to the show you always offer to
the fans. For all those fights you always star in you to
become the champions you are."
During the opening ceremony of the 2nd WBC Female
Convention at the beautiful Grand Hotel in downtown
Tijuana, he described that some of them make the roll
not only As fighters but also as mothers who pull
everything together to support their families, providing
an extraordinary example to young ladies Who are
starting out in the sport.
Regarding the great attendance at this 2nd edition
female convention, Mauricio pledged: “We have with us,
great world champions from different countries. And
Lonnie Ali the wife of Muhammad Ali. This is an historic
meeting. We will address important issues, including
health, safety and many more measures. We will have
presentations and different events, securing justice in
the sport.”
“It is a great convention. We have a fantastic attendance
of great female world champions. Female Boxing has
BEHIND EVERY GREAT
MAN THERE'S A GREAT
WOMAN....
LONNIE
ALI
Lonnie Ali has received a special humanitarian
award at the World Boxing Council's second
Women's Convention and says it brings joy as
well as pride to her and her Husband.
At the sumptuous setting of the Grand Hotel in
Tijuana, Lonnie explained what the WBC award
means to her, and to them:
"It means a lot of things. I feel so blessed, but
really I wouldn't be here standing here today, if
it were not for Muhammad.
"My role in his life, has been one to support
and to be there for him, and you do what you
have to do. You do what you need to do, you do
what you you're supposed to do, and somehow
you get these awards for doing it.
"Mauricio and his Dad are so sweet.
Muhammad loves them. They always refer to
him as the King of Boxing. They adore him, he
adores them. It is just wonderful to be part of
the WBC Family.”
Lonnie also revealed the persistence plus
perseverance of Muhammad Ali and his
sparkling sense of humor.
With Muhammad Alí
in Cancun´s Convention
"His birth sign is Capricorn and he's a goat,
and he's the greatest of all time. And
Muhammad's sense of humor is overriding. He
used to do magic tricks, he's a prankster, he
loves jokes, and if he can pull one on you, he is
the happiest person in the World.”
Holding the award proudly, Lonnie quantified it
with the words: "This is very, very special
coming from the WBC, especially at the
Women's Convention.
“I'm so inspired by it. This just gives me
strength to carry on and do the things I've been
doing, with more rigor, with more conviction,
more confidence and I think Muhammad is
going to be very proud when he sees it. I
know...and just like me, he would have never
have expected it to be a belt."
.
WORKING PLAN FOR WBC
WOMEN'S BOXING IN 2016
At the closing session of the World Boxing Council's second
Convention, at the Grand Hotel in Tijuana, WBC President
Mauricio Sulaiman outline the twelve month Plan of Action.
A virtual Hall of Fame online, with an aim to create a tangible
bricks and mortar museum with a fantastic collection of
memorabilia.
It includes a professional business plan for marketing and all
formats, a solid PR campaign and involvement wit social
media. To approach television executives and promoters to
gee them up about the incredible potential and dividends that
can be generated and realized from women's boxing.
A determination to gain better purses for women boxers who
are deserving of so much more.
Mauricio predicted that 2016 is going to be an historic
breakthrough year for women's boxing.
A flyweight tournament, as this is currently the division of
sparkle. While stressing that while the WBC gains a
promotional fee, NO woman fighter pays a sanction fee!
WBC Women's Boxing deserves nothing less.
MARIANA
De MARCO
To be a great fighter, you have to train
very hard every day, it's a choice you
make. Some Champions don't get to
choose, but fight hard and win. Meet
Mariana, our great Champion Antonio De
Marcos' little sister.
Mariana fought with her heart and soul
against OsteoSarcoma, and just like the
fighter she is, she beat it and has been
in remission for three months now. We
learned of Mariana's story through Ray
Beltran and our great Champion Israel
Magnifico Vazquez, and we are so
honored to call her our WBC Honorary
Champion!
You inspire us
Mariana, Thank you to
Antonio De Marco's
Family for sharing their
story and joining us at
the 2nd WBC World
Female Convention!
Inevitably asked about the GGG collison
course challenge later this year, Canelo
showed the composure and self assurance
of a champion, who's fully and justifiably
confident of his very own exceptional
powers, by calmly replying: "I'm a fighter, as
such I'll fight anyone and everyone...and I'm
ready for him!”
"DIAMOND" HARD
CANELO KEEN
FOR GGG CLASH
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, who's been
presented with the glittering WBC Diamond
belt in Mexico City, for winning the
middleweight championship, has fired a
warning shot across the bows of GGG,
saying he's good and ready to swop
punches, any time, any place, anywhere!
The gauntlet challenge with a whiff of vodka
martini, containing a twist of cordite, aptly
occured at the belting ceremony in the
beautiful Soumaya Museum in Mexico City,
created by billionaire business tycoon
Carlos Slim. Canelo was in class one of the
Ring Telmex prodigees almost eight years
ago. Loyal to the core, the Canelo
philosophy is that to see where you're going,
you have to remember from where you
came. Putting the gilt edged ginger on the
ceremony, Saul took time to thank Ring
Telmex for their kindness, support and faith
in him, when he was a Little known
seventeen year old fighter, with big dreams
and yet bigger ambtions. Inspired by Ring
Telmex, he himself has started a foundation
to nurture young talent in need of resources,
complimenting the example set by his alma
mater.
World Boxing Council President Mauricio
Sulaiman who presented Canelo with the
superb Green and Gold belt adorned with
diamonds, poineted out he's made history
by becoming the first ever Mexican to win
the WBC super welterweight title and the
WBC middleweight Crown. And this latest
triumph was due to a clear victory, winning
with strategy and its successful execution,
after twelve difficult plus testing rounds.
Mauricio also thanked Ring Telmex- the
brainchild of his Father Don Jose Sulaiman
and Don Carlos Slim, as a cradle of
supportive brilliance for the very best
fighters Mexico has.
Ring Telmex Chief Arturo Elias Ayub
explained: "We are convinced that sports
changes society. The more children and
young people and youth in sport, the better.
Young people need idols and role models.
Ring Telmex has so far produced eight world
champions and six are here with us today!
Sitting by Canelo were Jose "Chepo"
Reynoso, who's been his Trainer since he
was a tender thirteen
years old, and Chepo's
son Eddy who's his
Manager.
Characteristically
Canelo emotionally
embraced the two men,
who'd made this
exceptional journey
possible, with more
triumphs to come. His
Promoter Oscar De La
Hoya the Supremo of
Golden Boy Promotions
was also there on the
platform. Chepo, Eddy
and Oscar were
presented special
awards in recognition of
the very speical part they
play in Canelo's career.
Winning the beautiful
WBC Diamond Belt,
places Saul "Canelo"
Alvarez in the exulted
company of greats
including: Floyd
M a y w e a t h e r, M a n n y
Pacquiao, Sergio
Martínez and Bernard
Hopkins. And somewhat
apt that with the color of
orange being to the fore
in this event, the strident
stripe theme music
which introduced Canelo
was: "Eye Of The Tiger!"
It's 2012 and little has changed for many
years all we hear from boxers and fans alike
is that "the heavyweight division is dead"!
The Klitschko brothers, as great as they are
have a strangle hold over boxing's most
prestigious title with no other fighter coming
close to toppling the Ukrainian giants.
to challenge him to a unification match,
Wilder was more than happy to oblige. Both
champions have question marks
surrounding their ability to take a big shot
and many believe it would be a case of who
lands first. Are we seeing a spark in the
glamour division once again?
Flash forward, the year is now 2016, Vitali
Klitschko has not fought for four years and
Vladimir has just been sensationally out
pointed in Germany by a brash young
upstart from Manchester, England named
Tyson Fury. 'The Bronze Bomber' Deontay
Wilder holds the WBC crown with a
fearsome 97% knockout percentage and in
a bizarre twist a relative unknown Charles
Martin holds a third portion of the
heavyweight championship.
When the Klitschko brothers held the titles it
was difficult to see how any young
challenger could out box the efficient style of
Wladimir or crack Vitali's cast iron jaw.
However now we see young lions coming
through the ranks such as Anthony Joshua
and Joseph Parker who must surely fancy
the chance to tackle the new breed of
champions. Suddenly we have an element
of competition...suddenly we have the what
if?!
Following Wilder's latest demolition of game
challenger Artur Szpilka, Tyson Fury
stepped into the ring in Brooklyn, New York
In the UK last month 18,000 people packed
into the 02 Arena, London for Anthony
Joshua's British/Commonwealth and WBC
International title fight
and more recently over 3
million viewers watched
David Haye's comeback
on free view channel
Dave. There are very few
people who do not know
the name Tyson Fury
with the controversial
star making headlines on
the front and back pages
since October. In the
division where one
punch can change it all
the year ahead is
certainly looking bright!
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A fight for the ages in the flyweight realm
happened on January 28th 1968 at the
“Cuatro Caminos” Bull Ring, between WBC
flyweight champion, Thai Chartchai
Chionoi, and the Mexican firebrand, Efren
“Alacrán” Torres, clashed.
The Mexican contender got up from the
canvass to prove he was a brave and
fearless man. But that night so special and
forever memorable is defined by two guys
with similar characters who were fighting
physically tough with competing sheer
willpower making it ferocious yet
magnificent.
Everything ended in the round 13, when
Torres was not able to continue due to a very
bad cut on the left eyelid. Referee, Arthut
Mercante, stopped the bout after receiving
medical advice from the Ring Doctor,
announcing the winner and still Champion.
Mercante and all time great in his Third Man
capacity, aptly described the bout, as: “ A
fantastic fight”
AN
UNFORGETTABLE
WAR BETWEEN
“ALACRAN”
TORRES AND
CHIONOI
THE WBC
THIRD
JUDGE
RULE
Due to the inspiration and wise lead of
Lifetime World Boxing Council President,
Don Jose Sulaiman, during the 70´s , the
WBC established a new rule, that the
Referee would not score the fight anymore.
Previously there were only two Judges and
the Referee had the difficult as well as
conflicting task of scoring the fight! After
studies and careful consideration, common
sense prevailed and the WBC determined
to include an additional judge.
With this action, the Referee now had the
chance of focusing solely on the fight and
caring about fighters, thankfully forever
discarding the additional task of totting up
points for performance.
As so often, where the WBC led as a
pioneer, others followed. This sensible rule,
with its focus of safety first, soon became
the norm for all the other boxing
organizations.