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On This Day in Boxing. .. June 9
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (238+ words) 1978 | "Ca'as" Rules Supreme in Las Vegas Legendary Mexican knockout artist Carlos Z'rate successfully defended his WBC world bantamweight championship. "Ca'as" put his devastating punching power on full display, obliterating Venezuelan challenger Emilio Hern'ndez in just four rounds at the iconic…...
WBC Champion Noel Mikaelian Brings Hope and Inspiration to Children in Armenia
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (274+ words) In Yerevan, Armenia, World Boxing Council cruiserweight world champion Noel Mikaelian starred in an emotional gathering, visiting children under the care of the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR). The WBC monarch took time out of his schedule to share his…...
Jahyae Brown Retains WBC Silver Title After Split Draw with Anthony Vieira at Fenway Park
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (263+ words) Jahyae "Golden Child" Brown retained his WBC United States Silver title," after fighting undefeated Anthony Vieira to a split draw in the main event of Fight Night at Fenway on Saturday night at historic Fenway Park in Boston. In an…...
Cristiano Ronaldo and World Boxing Champions
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (467+ words) World Boxing Council Cristiano Ronaldo and World Boxing Champions One of the greatest soccer players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, also known as CR7, has many ties to boxing and its champions. Born in Portugal, Ronaldo is known for his incredible…...
Arturo Cardenas and Jordan Martinez Set for Rematch with WBC Continental Americas Title at Stake
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (307+ words) The keen edged rivalry between Arturo Cardenas and Jordan "El Moreno" Martinez will add another chapter this Saturday when they meet in a highly anticipated rematch on the undercard of Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez vs. Antonio Vargas at Desert Diamond Arena…...
The WBC Congratulates the Boxers Entering the June 2026 Rankings
4+ day, 51+ min ago (339+ words) The World Boxing Council is proud to recognize and congratulate the fighters who, through their hard work, discipline, and definitive results inside the ring, have earned a place in the official rankings for the month of June 2026. Since 1968, the WBC…...
Tiara Brown vs Hannah Rapp: WBC Featherweight World Title Clash for the Juneteenth Belt in Orlando
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (201+ words) Tiara Brown will defend her WBC featherweight world championship against the undefeated Hannah Rapp in one of the most notable and enticing fights of the month, with the iconic Juneteenth Freedom Belt also on the line, on June 13 at the…...
WBC Silver Title to Be Contested in Spain for the First Time with Romero vs. P'kalska
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (295+ words) World Boxing Council WBC Silver Title to Be Contested in Spain for the First Time with Romero vs. P'kalska On June 27, the town of San Isidro in N'jar, Almer'a, will host a historic event for Spanish boxing as Mary Romero…...
Meet Our New WBC Champion, Ryad Merhy
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (264+ words) On a truly magical night before a passionate, sold-out crowd in his homeland, Belgium's Ryad Merhy wrote his name in letters of Green and Gold in international boxing history by capturing the World Boxing Council World Bridgerweight Championship. Merhy dethroned…...
On This Day in Boxing History" June 5
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (271+ words) 1965 " At the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines, local icon Gabriel "Flash" Elorde knocked out Japan's Teruo Kosaka in the 15th round, successfully defending his WBC world super-featherweight title. 1975 " Japan's Ishimatsu Suzuki retained his WBC lightweight crown by securing a decision…...