The Latest Breaking News from WBC

Carl Froch makes promise to Jake Paul 'if he beats Tommy Fury' after Anderson Silva offer

Jake Paul faces Tommy Fury this weekend in Saudi Arabia but that has not stopped his outspoken social media activities with the YouTuber involved in a war of words with Carl Froch

Manchester Evening News · Feb 21, 2023

Deontay Wilder responds to being branded "a coward" over Francis Ngannou fight

Heavyweight star Deontay Wilder proposed a two-fight deal to former UFC champion Francis Ngannou which included a showdown in the cage, but Chael Sonnen branded the former WBC king a "coward"

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki gained 20 pounds preparing for second MLB season, WBC

Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman has also been a big proponent of the World Baseball Classic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

Why some MLB players are deemed 'uninsurable' for the World Baseball Classic

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw and Miguel Cabrera have résumés few other baseball players have ever matched. Both are former MVPs and future first-ballot Hall of Famers. Kershaw has three Cy Young Awards. Cabrera has won a Triple Crown and surpassed both 500 home runs and 3,000 hits for his…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 19, 2023

On this day in 2012: Derek Chisora’s WBC heavyweight title bid ends in defeat

Chisora, then 28, turned in a spirited display at the Olympiahalle.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

Dylan Hernandez: WBC will never be the World Cup of baseball if paperwork bars stars from playing

PHOENIX — Does the World Baseball Classic want to remain a glorified exhibition or does it want to be baseball’s equivalent of a World Cup?

Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2023

Right-hander Lance Lynn brings edge, needed leadership to White Sox’ clubhouse

“If you needed last year to have a chip on your shoulder, then you got one,” Lynn said. “But I’ve had one my whole life.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 17, 2023

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw won't take part in World Baseball Classic

PHOENIX — Clayton Kershaw will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic after all.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023

Deontay Wilder revelation puts Andy Ruiz Jr heavyweight fight in doubt

Deontay Wilder looked set to meet Andy Ruiz Jr in a WBC heavyweight world title eliminator to elect the challenger for champion Tyson Fury, but the fight now appears to be in jeopardy

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

When is Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul? TV channel, stream, undercard, fight date and price

Tommy Fury and Jake Paul will face each other in an highly-anticipated boxing match later this month in Saudi Arabia

Football London · Feb 17, 2023