4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (346+ words) The World Boxing Council extends its warmest congratulations to the athletes who, after delivering memorable performances inside the ring, have secured a coveted position in the official rankings for September 2026. Established in 1968, the WBC ratings represent the ultimate benchmark in…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (819+ words) By Mauricio Sulaimán – WBC President – Son of José Sulaimán All eyes in boxing were on Croke Park in Ireland, where an all-time legend said goodbye to the sport in front of an incredible sellout crowd of 83,000 fans. Katie Taylor deservedly…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (205+ words) Katie Taylor brought the curtain down on one of the most remarkable careers in boxing history by defeating Flora Pili via unanimous decision at Croke Park, where more than 83,000 fans gathered to witness the farewell of the Irish legend. Taylor…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (207+ words) Katie Taylor and Flora Pili are set to battle for the Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship. Katie Taylor weighed in at 139.6 pounds. Flora Pili weighed in at 139.9 pounds. In tribute to this historic occasion and as a testament to admiration for…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (226+ words) On September 19, 2026, the city of Zagreb, Croatia, will become the epicenter of international boxing as it hosts the WBC Youth World Championship bout in the Bridgerweight division, presented by Ivko Boxing Promotion. This historic event will take place at the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (288+ words) World Boxing Council History, Legend, and Glory: The Saga of Irish Boxing - Barry McGuigan: Known as “The Clones Cyclone,” he was the great hero who united an entire nation by capturing the WBA World Featherweight Title in 1985 with his relentless…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (309+ words) Representing the WBC on this fabled right fight night, will be Kevin Noone. A WBC Governor, Kevin is a member of its Ratings Committee, Chairman of WBC China, Secretary General of the WBC Asia Council and Secretary General of WBC…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (594+ words) DUBLIN, IRELAND — August 25, 2026 — The World Boxing Council (WBC) will honor Irish boxing legend Katie Taylor with a special, one-of-a-kind WBC “Queen of the Celts” Belt following the final professional fight of her remarkable career on Saturday, September 5, at Dublin’s iconic…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (304+ words) 1973.- Bob Foster defended his WBC and WBA light heavyweight world titles for the 11th consecutive time—an all-time division record at the time—by outpointing South Africa’s Pierre Fourie via unanimous decision (UD) over 15 rounds at the Albuquerque Sports Stadium in…...