Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán
43 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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September and Boxing
We are just one day away from the start of September, a month that holds a very special meaning for all Mexicans. It is the month when we remember our history and…
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Prichard Colón’s Eternal Legacy
Prichard Colón was laid to rest by family and friends in a deeply moving ceremony. This young prospect suffered an in-ring accident that led to emergency surgery and 211 days in a…
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A New Crown, the Power of Innovation, and the Eternal Legacy of Sal Sánchez
A new world champion shook the boxing world on Saturday with a display of courage, valor, and determination. William “El Camarón” Zepeda captured the WBC Lightweight World Championship at the Virgin Hotel…
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Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: A Great First Half of the Year for the WBC
The World Cup has come to an end—one where FIFA experimented with several innovations, and analysts will surely have a field day for a couple of weeks with debates and critiques until,…
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The WBC Reaps Rewards in Uruguay
Greetings from the Southern Cone, where I am beginning a brief tour that will take me through Uruguay and Argentina. I was warmly welcomed by Sergio Márquez, president of CUBAP, and the…
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The World Cup: a great celebration of peace and joy
The World Cup has practically begun and in my opinion, the first round was merely the warm-up and adjustment phase. When Mexico hosted the World Cup back in 1970, 16 teams competed…
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The Fathers in the boxing world
Last Sunday, Father’s Day was celebrated in most countries. It will never be the same kind of celebration as Mother’s Day, but it is a special day nonetheless. Grandfathers and fathers are…
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Mexico’s Greatness Takes Center Stage
Mexico in Grand Style Everywhere I had the honor of visiting our Mexican National Soccer Team as alongside the Mexican Football Federation, we organized a surprise visit from the great Mexican champion…
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From Madrid to Johannesburg – The Legacy of the WBC in South Africa
Planes, trains, and automobiles; after a long journey with layovers in Barcelona, Madrid, and Istanbul, I managed to reach one of the most important countries in the history of our beloved World…
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Cinco De Mayo, A Historic Celebration Of Boxing
What a way to celebrate the traditional festivities of the Battle of Puebla! The famous Cinco de Mayo at the T-Mobile Arena turned into a battlefield with a boxing card put together…
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A Year of Memories Between the Ring and Faith
It has been one year since the passing of Pope Francis, just as he performed yet another of the many miracles that will undoubtedly lead to his canonization in the near future.…
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A Great Night of Boxing in Japan
I am writing to you from Japan, after spending some incredible days witnessing a truly marvelous event. The magic of boxing shone with renewed intensity here—a land that breathes discipline, honor, and…
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Without Promoters there is no Boxing
Boxing is the only sport where absolute control by a single entity—be it a league, association, or federation—does not exist. In almost every other sport, there is a governing body that dictates…
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The WBC Continues the Fight for the Good of the Sport
It brings me great satisfaction to know that the WBC is stronger than ever. We continue to fight for justice in our sport with no other purpose than to help, protect, and…
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Unsung Heroes and the Value of Service
While the news flooding our televisions, social media, and newspapers—as well as every conversation we have—revolves around the crisis in the Middle East and the tragedy of a war that frightens us…
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Boxing—A Spectacle of Masses and Millennial Stages
Boxing is a global sport with a vast history, capable of unleashing boundless passion among fans. Since it was first organized under a modern format over a century ago, it has delivered…
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The Return of Ryan Garcia
Ryan Garcia defeated Mario Barrios to become the new World Boxing Council welterweight world champion, and he did so in emphatic fashion, dropping the champion in the first round and setting the…
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A Grand Week for Boxing in NY
This past week was filled with mixed emotions. My wife Christiane’s grandmother, Doña Manira Salomón Zairick, passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a united family rooted in deep principles,…
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Twelve Years Later, Don José is Still With Us
Twelve years have passed since Don José left us. This past Friday, we celebrated a deeply moving Mass at the Old Basilica of Guadalupe, where the Sulaimán family received outpourings of affection…
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Successful WBC Annual Convention in Bangkok (Photos)
Our Annual Convention in Thailand has concluded, and it will be remembered as one of the most highly attended. Our organization’s conventions are not like the commercial ones everyone knows in Las…
