Shields – Marshall Winner To Be Awarded With “The Elizabethan Belt”

Shields - Marshall Winner To Be Awarded With "The Elizabethan Belt"

WBC To Honor Memory of Queen Elizabeth II With Creation of Special “Elizabethan Belt” To Be Awarded To Winner of Historic Shields vs Marshall Fight

The WBC today announced that it will create a special memorial belt – The Elizabethan Belt – to be awarded to the winner of the historic fight between World Champions Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall on October 15, 2022 at The O2 Arena in London.… read more “Shields – Marshall Winner To Be Awarded With “The Elizabethan Belt””

Dmitriy Salita, WBC and Everlast Teaming Up to Send Much-Needed Boxing Gloves to Israeli Gyms

Dmitriy Salita, WBC and Everlast Teaming Up to Send Much-Needed Boxing Gloves to Israeli Gyms

True to his word when first appointed as WBC Ambassador to Israel by their Board of Governors, former fighter turned promoter Dmitriy Salita is currently working in collaboration with the WBC and well-known sporting goods manufacturer Everlast to donate much-needed training gear to 10 Israeli boxing gyms.… read more “Dmitriy Salita, WBC and Everlast Teaming Up to Send Much-Needed Boxing Gloves to Israeli Gyms”

Juan Francisco Estrada made Franchise champion, fights Chocolatito next; Rungvisai battles Cuadras

Juan Francisco Estrada made Franchise champion, fights Chocolatito next; Rungvisai battles Cuadras

After receiving the input of all involved parties and considering their respective positions, the WBC Board of Governors has voted unanimously in favor of the WBC Super Fly Tournament, which will provide the necessary structure for the WBC Super Flyweight Division and will give boxing fans around the world a series of great upcoming bouts.… read more “Juan Francisco Estrada made Franchise champion, fights Chocolatito next; Rungvisai battles Cuadras”

WATCH LIVE: Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin – Katie Taylor vs Persoon II Weigh In

WATCH LIVE: Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin - Katie Taylor vs Persoon II Weigh In

19:00 LIVE ON SKY SPORTS AND SKY SPORTS BOX OFFICE

19:15 RING WALK

10 x 3 mins Super-Middleweight contest
JACK CULLEN 11st 10lbs 6oz v ZAK CHELLI 11st 10lbs 8oz
(Little Lever) (Fulham)

followed by

19:30 LIVE ON SKY SPORTS BOX OFFICE (encrypted)

8 x 3 mins Heavyweight contest
ALEN BABIC 14st 9lbs 0oz v SHAWNDELL WINTERS 13st 12lbs 0oz
(Croatia) (USA)

followed by

10 x 3 mins WBO Global Welterweight Title
LUTHER CLAY 10st 5lbs 8oz v CHRIS KONGO 10st 5lbs 5oz
(Bracknell) (Bermondsey)

followed by

10 x 2 mins Undisputed Lightweight World Titles
KATIE TAYLOR 9st 8lbs 3oz v DELFINE PERSOON 9st 6lbs 7oz
(Ireland) (Belgium)

followed by

12 x 3 mins WBC Interim and Diamond Heavyweight Titles
DILLIAN WHYTE 18st 0lbs 6oz v ALEXANDER POVETKIN 16st 0lbs 0oz
(Brixton) (Russia)

YouTube video

DILLIAN “The Body Snatcher” WHYTE (GB)

WBC Interim Heavyweight Champion, 1st title defense
Age: 32 / Date of birth: April 11, 1988
Residence: London, England, United Kingdom / Birthplace: Port Antonio, Jamaica
Record: 27-1, 18 KOs / Total rounds: 155
Height: 6’4″ – 193cm / Reach: 78″ – 198cm / Stance: Right-handed
Interim World championship fights: 1-0, 0 KOs

ALEXANDER POVETKIN (Russia)

Ranked WBC No.… read more “WATCH LIVE: Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin – Katie Taylor vs Persoon II Weigh In”

Jermall Charlo elevated to WBC 160lb champ, Canelo now WBC Franchise champion

Jermall Charlo elevated to WBC 160lb champ, Canelo now WBC Franchise champion

The World Boxing Council has finalized the process of the appointment of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez as Franchise Champion.

During its recent mid-year meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, the WBC Board of Governors approved rule 3.26 of the WBC Rules and Regulations, which creates the designation of WBC Franchise Champion.… read more “Jermall Charlo elevated to WBC 160lb champ, Canelo now WBC Franchise champion”