WBC Mandatory Defenses By Division
The World Boxing Council's 53rd annual convention continued today at the InterContinental Hotel. Most of the day's general assembly meeting was devoted to mandatory world title defenses.
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Tickets on Sale Now for Gary Russell Jr. vs. Oscar Escandon
Gary Russell Jr. (26-1, 15 KOs) will make the first defense of his WBC Featherweight World Title when he takes on Oscar Escandón (24-2, 16 KOs) in the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® main event on Saturday, Nov. 14 from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, live on SHOWTIME (10:45 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
Jorge Linares’ Title Defense to Air on ESPN3 This Saturday
World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion, Venezuelan Jorge Linares (39-3-0 and 29 Kos), defends his crown against Mexican Ivan “Macanon” Cano (23-6-2 and 15 Kos), this Saturday at the Polyhedron of Caracas, Venezuela.
Wilder vs. Povetkin Could Be Next
WBC Heavyweight title holder Deontay Wilder (35-0, 34 KOs) scored another knockout victory this past Saturday on Premier Boxing Champions' NBC primetime showcase.
Staff Predictions | Deontay Wilder vs. Johann Duhaupas
Saturday, October 26, 2015, Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder (33-0, 32 KOs) defends his WBC Heavyweight title against relatively unknown opponent, Johann "Repitile" Duhaupas (32-2, 20 KOs).
De La Hoya on Golovkin-Lemieux: “It Is Going to Be Easier Than N’Dam”
On Saturday, October 17, 2015, IBF Middleweight title holder David Lemieux (34-2, 31 KOs) takes on the heavy-hitting Middleweight juggernaut and IBO, interim WBC and WBA title holder, Gennady Golovkin (33-0, 30 KOs).
Shinsuke Yamanaka Scrapes by Anselmo Moreno
Tuesday, September 22, 2015, WBC title holder Shinsuke Yamanaka took on former WBA title holder, Anselmo Moreno in front of a partisan crowd in Tokyo, Japan.
Julian “J-Rock” Williams Takes Center Stage on PBC
The junior middleweight division is now in flux for the first time since Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Canelo Alvarez in their 2013 showdown for the WBC’s version of the 154-pound crown.
Team Mosley Fires Back at WBC
Shane Mosley and His VP of Operations Trista Pisani are extremely disappointed with the recent comments made by WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman.
Abner Mares: “LA Is My Town”
On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Southern California boxing fans will be in for a rare treat as two highly-ranked Featherweights--both of whom call So Cal their home--will face off in a 12-round fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Lucas Matthysse vs. Viktor Postol Set for October 3
Hard-hitting Argentine puncher Lucas Matthysse (37-3, 34 KOs) is set to face Viktor Postol (27-0, 11 KOs) for the vacant 140-pound WBC title at the StubHub Center in Carson, CA., according to ESPN.com's Dan Rafael.
Deontay Wilder to Headline PBC on NBC in September
According to ESPN's Dan Rafael, Deontay Wilder will return to the ring on September 26 to face a second voluntary challenger.
Video | Main Event Zone Interview with Mauricio Sulaiman
The Main Event Zone presents an in-depth interview with World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman.
Wilder vs. Molina: Media Workout Photos & Quotes
Unbeaten Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder, heavyweight challenger Eric Molina, along with co-headliners Puerto Rican junior lightweight Jose Pedraza and Russian amateur standout Andrey Klimov,kicked off fight week working out for the press at Round 1 Gym in Birmingham, Ala. in advance of their SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® bouts this Saturday, June 13, live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) at Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Ala.
Born to Be Wilder: 10 Things You Should Know About Deontay Wilder
Unbeaten Heavyweight World Champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder (33-0, 32 KOs), of Tuscaloosa, Ala., risks his perfect record and title against Eric “Drummer Boy” Molina (23-2, 17 KOs), of Raymondville, Texas, this Saturday, June 13.