World Boxing Council

With Shokichi Iwata and Erick Badillo set to clash for the WBC Light Flyweight World Title, now is the perfect time to discover some fascinating facts about the 108-pound division! 📖⚡ Which fact surprised you the most 👇

A dominant chapter in Hozumi Hasegawa’s bantamweight reign. The Japanese star defended his WBC world title against Néstor Rocha, adding another successful defense to his championship legacy. 🏆

From Mediterranean champion to NABF titleholder to WBC Interim World Champion… and now the WBC Heavyweight Champion. 🏆 Agit Kabayel has conquered every challenge in front of him, collecting titles and proving he belongs among the heavyweight division’s very best.

Today we celebrate former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion Chad “Bad” Dawson! A three-time world champion, Dawson earned victories over fellow champions such as Tomasz Adamek, Antonio Tarver, and Bernard Hopkins. Happy Birthday, Chad! 🎂

The WBC proudly wishes Tomoki Kameda a very Happy Birthday! Your journey in the bantamweight division has inspired fans across the globe.🇯🇵 May this new year bring you happiness, health, and continued success.

Shokichi Iwata makes the first defense of his WBC Light Flyweight World Title against the division’s #1 ranked contender, Erick Badillo. 🇯🇵 Shokichi Iwata vs Erick Badillo 🇲🇽 📅 July 20 📍 Tokyo, Japan 🏆 WBC World Light Flyweight Title #IwataBadillo

From WBC International Silver Champion to WBC Bridgerweight king. 🏆💚 Ryad Merhy climbed the WBC ranks with power, resilience, and determination, turning years of hard work into championship gold.

A new division, the same championship ambition. On this day in 2022, Rey Vargas claimed the WBC featherweight world title with a split decision victory over Mark Magsayo, becoming a two division WBC world champion. 💪🏻

If There Were a Ballon d’Or in Boxing, Who Would Win It? #RiyadhSeason

Developed by Cleto Reyes, The King’s Glove was specially designed for heavyweight fights. 🥊 In this episode of BOXCAST, Mauricio Sulaimán explains the purpose behind this glove and its connection to the WBC. @wbcmoro youtu.be/0SOkoAIdJcw

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to former WBC bantamweight world champion Wayne McCullough. Champions leave more than victories, they leave a legacy that continues to inspire. 💚

The 56th Annual NABF Convention Concludes with Resounding Success in Savannah, Georgia wbcboxing.com/en/the-56th-an…

Double Green and Gold Celebration: The WBC Congratulates Sylvester Stallone and Rocky Balboa on Their Birthday and Highlights the Ongoing 50th Anniversary Festivities wbcboxing.com/en/double-gree…

Gloria Peritore: The European Champion Who Conquered Violence and Inspires the World Hand in Hand with the WBC wbcboxing.com/en/gloria-peri…

Happy Birthday to Sylvester Stallone! 🎂 A true icon whose passion for boxing gave the world one of the most inspiring stories ever told. And this year makes the celebration even more special as we mark 50 years since the release of Rocky I.

Happy Birthday to WBC former Featherweight World Champion Danny “Little Red” López! 🎉 Your memorable reign and exciting style in the ring left a lasting mark on boxing history. Wishing you good health, happiness, and many more years of celebration.