The WBC congratulates the I.O.C.

PRESS RELEASE – August 14th

WBC Board of governors and President Jose Sulaiman congratulate the International Olympic Committee and its President Jacques Rogge, for the admittance of female boxing into the Olympic Games

CHAD DAWSON COMES BACK TO THE WBC

PRESS RELEASE – August 13th

 Former Light Heavyweight world champion, Chad Dawson, from the United States, visited Mexico City and asked World Boxing Council President, Jose Sulaiman, the opening of the organization´s doors once again, in virtue of the fact that the only world champion belt he wants is the WBC green and gold belt

For Japan & Thailand

PRESS RELEASE – August 7th

The World Boxing Council has approved voluntary defenses to be made by Flyweight world champion Daisuke Naito from Japan, and Interim world champion of the same division Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, from Thailand, as requested and mutually agreed by both parties, with the condition that the winners must face each other to determine the undisputed WBC Flyweight world champion, as mandated by the rules of the organization.

ARTURO GATTI

WBC NEWS  July 15th, 2009.

From WBC President José Sulaimán:

The World Boxing Council joins the family of Arturo Gatti during these difficult times of sorrow for the senseless passing away of a boxing hero and one of the most recognized fighters of recent decades who passed away in Brazil. Arturo will always be remembered for having the heart of a lion and his unforgettable wars with many great fighters of his era, such as the Micky Ward trilogy, his battles with Ivan Robinson, and many others.

 Arturo became WBC super lightweight champion and defended his belt two times before losing to Floyd Mayweather, and was a true honor to the WBC at all times.

 Our heart goes to Arturo’s family and friends, and especially to his manager, Pat Lynch, and Kathy Duva and Carl Moretti at Main Events, who always treated Arturo like a son.

 We pray to the Almighty God that Arturo is now resting in peace and that his family receives prompt resignation.