- The WBC regrets to inform… ‘Alexis Argüello’ has passed away in Nicaragua
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MOURNING IN BOXING DUE TO THE PASSING AWAY OF GREAT ALEXIS ARGUELLO
PRESS RELEASE – July 1st
The World Boxing Council declares today, July 1st, a day of world mourning due to the tragic passing away of its former champion and International Ambassador, Alexis Arguello, who passed away in his hometown, Managua, Nicaragua.
Section: press release
MOURNING IN BOXING DUE TO THE PASSING AWAY OF FARRAH FAWCETT AND MICHAEL JACKSON
PRESS RELEASE – June 26
The World Boxing Council expresses its deep sorrow due to the passing away of great actress Farrah Fawcett, wife of the WBC`s close friend, Ryan O`Neal, who starred in the boxing movie “Main Event”.
Section: press release
ROJAS - MORALES HAS BEEN CONFIRMED
PRESS RELEASE – June 26 The World Boxing Council ratifies that the bout between Mexican fighters Tomas Rojas and Everardo “Zihua” Morales will be for the WBC Superflyweight Interim world championship
Section: press release
DEVON ALEXANDER VS JUNIOR WITTER FOR WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
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Don King Productions, Inc. and Hennessy Sports informed the WBC that they have reached an agreement to stage the Devon Alexander vs. Junior Witter fight for the vacant WBC super lightweight world championship on July 11, 2009.
The WBC wishes the best of luck to both fighters and are very proud that the promoters reached an amicable agreement.
Section: newsletter
Toshiaki Nishioka (Japan) (June)
for having sucessfully defended his Superbantamweight Title against Jhonny Gonzalez (Mexico)
Andre Berto (US) for having sucessfully defended the his Welterweight Title against Juan Urango (Colombia)
Honorary Mention
June
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A day like today
July 2
1935; In Corona, located in the imperial California Valley, immortal Manuel Ortiz was born, he is considered as one of the greatest bantamweight champions that ever existed.
