 On January 31, a historic match in Kinshasa, Republic of Congo, between Congolese fighter Ilunga Makabu and Polish Michal Cieslak, with the vacant WBC cruiserweight to be contested.
Makabu has just won important victories against Russian fighters Dmitry Kudryashov and Aleksei Papin. Cieslak, who remains undefeated as a professional, comes from knocking out Nigerian Olanrewaju Durodola in 3 rounds. Makabu vs. Cieslak for the vacant championship is the first world title fight in Democratic Republic of Congo in 45 years.
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 World Boxing Council featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. will defend his crown against undefeated Mongolian fighter Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar, this Saturday, February 8 at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania, leading a Premier Boxing event Champions to be broadcast live on SHOWTIME. Gary, from Capitol Heights, Maryland (30-1, 18 KOs) won the WBC title in 2015, when he knocked out multi-division champion Jhonny Gonzalez. His rival Nyambayar, 27 (11-0, 9 KOs) represented Mongolia at the 2012 Olympic Games, but now lives in the United States and is training outside of Las Vegas. Nyambayar in the 126-pound rankings, after gaining important victories.  World Boxing Council silver welterweight champion Danny “Swift” Garcia and Ukrainian fighter Ivan “Terrible” Redkach were face to face for the last time before getting into the ring.
It was the official weigh in of the fight they will hold tomorrow night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, presented by Premier Boxing Champion. García (35-2, 21 KOs) from Philadelphia has not fought since he knocked out Adrián Granados (20-8-2, 14 KOs, 1 NC) in the seventh round on April 20 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Redkach (23-4-1, 18 KOs, 1 NC), knocked out former welterweight and super lightweight champion Devon Alexander (27-6-1, 14 KOs) in the sixth round last year. Tickets for the event, promoted by TGB Promotions and DSG Promotions, are on sale and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the American Express box office at Barclays Center. Garcia weighed 147 pounds, while Redkach was 146.8 pounds.  The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) has notified the WBC that an “A” Sample collected on January 10 from WBC Female Super Middleweight World Champion Alejandra Jimenez has yielded an adverse finding for a banned substance under the WBC Clean Boxing Program.
The WBC will follow its customary protocol by, among other steps, affording Champion Jimenez the opportunity to witness the opening of the “B” Sample, or send a representative to do so. The WBC will conduct an in-depth investigation of the circumstances that led to the adverse finding. Champion Alejandra Jimenez will receive the due process the WBC Clean Boxing Protocol provides. As it is customary in similar situations, the WBC will provide additional information as the investigative and adjudicative process moves forward. Mauricio Sulaimán WBC President
By Dr. Phillip Goglia
This is the beginning of a series of informative and educational videos that are very important, as they address issues that every boxer should know. It is important to make a distribution plan because it is not simply news, but an important guide to prevent accidents in the ring and gyms. Apart from the distribution of the link, we think it should be sent directly to boxers, managers, trainers, gyms and anyone who has anything to do with the boxing world. This is information that amateurs should really also know. Dr. Philip Goglia talks about about the importance of eating enough for a Boxer, under eating breaks the nutrition pattern of the boxer and athlete and will actually make you fatter. Dr. Goglia is the Chairman of the WBC Nutrition Committee.  The beautiful city of St. Petersburg is confirmed as the next host for our fifty eighth World Boxing Council Convention.
Today this great city celebrates 75 years of being released from Nazi occupation. Delegations from about 50 countries and some 2,000 Holocaust survivors from around the world will pay tribute to the more than 1.1 million victims. St. Petersburg is one of the largest economic, cultural and scientific centers of Russia, Europe and the entire world. A combination of cultures and traditions that this year will become the venue for the annual convention of the World Boxing Council in its 58th chapter. This will take place from August 23 to 30. Very soon we will be providing a complete itinerary for this magnificent event, which promises to be unforgettable, because our hosts are diligently preparing a number of surprises. They’ve already begun to work on the organization and logistics of our Convention.  by James Blears The World Boxing Council Family this morning gathered at the grand old Basilica of Guadalupe to mark and honor the sixth anniversary of the passing of Jose Sulaiman Chagnon, who`ll forever be revered as a pioneer of Boxing, always striving to be the very best. Every year at every ceremony it`s jam packed. Anyone who`s just a tad late, is consigned to standing room only, as the pews fill very quickly, with only budge up room. Don Jose used to call the WBC a global family. The palpable evidence is in front of us at this gathering, with fighters, ex fighters, trainers, promoters, media, friends and of course family.  Approaching the cathedral, you`d be forgiven for thinking time has stood still, because its large clock unflinchingly indicates seven twenty, when in fact it`s closer to half past ten. Yet time has stood still for no man…or woman, in the span of these six years. Back then and in the midst of raw fresh grief, Jose`s Granddaughter Monica delivered a poignant and tearful tribute to her beloved Abuelito. Today she has matured into an attractive poised young woman, who gave a confident and smiling tribute to the great man, saying he had such a passion for life, enjoying every moment and always dedicated to promotion of family and integration. Monica went on to say that Don Jose was noble, bringing hope into lives. How he enjoyed the company of friends and colleagues. He loved to talk, listen and laugh As the service started a bell started chiming Big Ben style, telling us it was eleven O clock. Beautiful choral music followed. At the end of the service, Beethoven`s Ode to Joy, a touch of vivant class that Don Jose would have really enjoyed. Bishop George Abiyunes saying that Don Jose was a man of joy. This is not the end, rather a passage to eternal life. An illuminated transformation. He also urged the Congregation to offer prayers for Don Jose and others who have passed away.  WBC Cruiserweight World Championship confirmed for January 31 in Democratic Republic of Congo19/1/2020  The WBC is happy to confirm the world championship in the Cruiserweight division to take place in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, this coming Friday, January 31 between number one contender Ilunga Makabu and number two contender Michal Cieslak.
Makabu who is promoted by Don King will be fighting Cieslak for the vacant championship in the first world title fight in DRC in 45 years. “I am very happy that the fight is going on as ordered by the WBC, and that Don King Promotions has clarified a few misunderstandings with his local promotional partners Tarik Saadi and General Luyoyo” Said WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman 
by Dr. Phillip Goglia
This is the beginning of a series of informative and educational videos that are very important, as they address issues that every boxer should know. It is important to make a distribution plan because it is not simply news, but an important guide to prevent accidents in the ring and gyms. Apart from the distribution of the link, we think it should be sent directly to boxers, managers, trainers, gyms and anyone who has anything to do with the boxing world. This is information that amateurs should really also know. Dr. Philip Goglia talks about the importance of hydration for a boxer and for every athlete. This is a general video that introduces the topic. Subsequently, we will make another one with specific points, concerning what way and how hydration functions. |
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