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The Latest Breaking News from Mauricio Sulaiman

Oleksandr Usyk given ultimatum over voluntary title defence: ‘Interim champion next’

Usyk has been granted a voluntary title defence, but he ‘must’ fight WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel thereafter

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Shakur Stevenson hits out at WBC after being stripped of world title

Just days after winning the WBO super-lightweight belt from Teofimo Lopez, Stevenson has been stripped of his WBC lightweight title

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Terence Crawford announces sudden retirement from boxing: ‘Nothing left to prove’

The American retires unbeaten, as the only three-weight undisputed champion of the four-belt era

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

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Eddie Hearn offers unique analogy to explain why Terence Crawford is wrong in WBC feud

Crawford was stripped of the WBC super-middleweight belt after refusing to pay his sanctioning fees

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Terence Crawford and WBC feud highlights boxing’s recurring problem

Comment: After achieving the most-remarkable feat in modern boxing, Crawford has been stripped of a world title for failing to pay sanctioning fees. It has been a strange, messy episode...

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Terence Crawford stripped of world title with British boxer to fight for vacant belt

Christian Mbilli will face British fighter Hamzah Sheeraz for the vacant super middleweight title

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Jake Paul furiously quits Piers Morgan interview after fat-shaming host

YouTuber-turned-professional boxer appeared on ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’ ahead of his fight against Julio César Chávez Jr.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

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WBC backs winner of Eubank Jr vs Benn to fight Canelo Alvarez

Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr will lock horns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Dmitry Bivol’s lawyer offered ‘ridiculous’ reasons for vacating title in ‘cold’ message, WBC says

David Benavidez has been made the new champion, as Bivol eyes a trilogy bout with Artur Beterbiev

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Mexican Boxer Israel Vázquez Dies At 46 After Cancer Battle

Remembering the legacy of Mexican boxer Israel Vázquez, a three-time world champion, and his epic battles in the ring.

Israel Vazquez, three-time world boxing champion, dies at 46

NEW DELHI: Mexican boxing champion Israel Vazquez has passed away at age 46, as confirmed by World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman on Tuesday. Vazquez had previously disclosed his battle with sarcoma cancer on November 10.

The Times of India · Dec 3, 2024

Israel Vázquez, dogged three-time world champion from Mexico, dies aged 46

Israel Vázquez, one of Mexico’s most celebrated boxers and a three-time super bantamweight world champion, has died aged 46

The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2024

Anthony Joshua could regain world title without Daniel Dubois revenge or facing Fury vs Usyk winner

The WBC has agreed to sanction an interim title fight between Zhilei Zhang and Agit Kabayel, and ‘AJ’ could challenge the victor

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

World Boxing Council expels Ryan Garcia after boxer repeatedly uses racial slurs on social media

García used slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims in comments livestreamed on social media.

Latin Times · Jul 5, 2024

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WBC Expels Ryan Garcia For Racial Slurs And Misconduct

WBC expels Ryan Garcia for racial slurs and discriminatory behavior, citing mental health concerns.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 5, 2024

Troubled boxer Ryan Garcia expelled by WBC after racist and Islamophobic rant

Ryan Garcia continues to sabotage his own career.

Boxing Promoter Gary Shaw, Known For Iconic Fights, Passes Away

Gary Shaw, a renowned boxing promoter, passed away at 79. He co-promoted 175 events, worked with Hall of Fame boxers, and briefly ventured into MMA promotion.

Zenger · Feb 19, 2024

Tyson Fury Notifies WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman That He Is Prepared To Proceed With Usyk Preparations.

The fight was rescheduled for May 18 after Fury was cut in sparring three weeks ago.

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Buatsi vs Azeez determines top contender in light-heavyweight division

The Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez fight on February 3 will determine the leading contender in the light-heavyweight division. Learn more about this exciting m...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023

WBC granted Tyson Fury ‘special permission’ to box Francis Ngannou, won’t strip him of title

Tyson Fury won't have to worry about losing his WBC title before he fights Francis Ngannou in October.

Manchester Evening News · Jun 22, 2023

Tyson Fury teases 'big announcement' as WBC make key next fight decision

Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has hinted about an announcement for his next fight while WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has made a decision over his next mandatory challenger

Irish Mirror · Jun 13, 2023

Callum Walsh receives the ultimate compliment from the WBC president

The WBC president paid the Cork native the ultimate compliment.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Tyson Fury may be given mandatory challenger amid fruitless search for opponent

The WBC heavyweight champion has recently been linked with Anthony Joshua, Andy Ruiz Jr and Zhilei Zhang

Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

Anthony Joshua could be called as mandatory challenger for Tyson Fury's world title

Tyson Fury is yet to announce his next opponent following a breakdown in talks with Oleksandr Usyk and he could be told to fight against Anthony Joshua or face losing his belt

Manchester Evening News · Feb 21, 2023

Tommy Fury WBC ranking decision made after Jake Paul fight statement

Jake Paul has been confirmed to be entering world title contention with a win against Tommy Fury and it has been revealed that the British fighter will earn the same chance.

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