Devin Haney’s unexpected ascent to the top of the World Boxing Council’s welterweight rankings has raised eyebrows throughout the boxing community. Following a lackluster performance against Ryan Garcia and an extended 10-month hiatus, many wonder how he managed to claim the #1 spot at 147 pounds. The WBC’s ranking strategy often baffles fans and analysts
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The creation of yet another special commemorative belt by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman for the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga fight has raised eyebrows in the boxing world. With an already saturated market of belts in different weight divisions, the introduction of a new belt only adds to the confusion for both hardcore fans
David Benavidez has made the decision to remain at the light heavyweight division in order to pursue a title shot against the winner of the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev clash. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed this decision, noting that Benavidez’s promoter has informed him that he will be staying in the 175-lb weight class.
Recently, Shakur Stevenson received some unexpected news regarding a potential fight with his top-ranked contender, William Zepeda. However, the situation quickly turned sour when Zepeda’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, took to Twitter with a controversial post. De La Hoya’s cryptic tweet implied that Zepeda was not being given the opportunity to choose his next
David Benavidez finds himself at a crossroads in his boxing career as the World Boxing Council has given him a two-week extension to decide on his mandatory spots at 168 and 175. While Benavidez may have preferred to hold both mandatory spots simultaneously for his own benefit, the WBC has made it clear that he