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México tiene nuevo campeón mundial
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos México amaneció con nuevo campeón mundial. De Hermosillo, Sonora, Sergio Mendoza noqueó dramáticamente al excampeón Ricardo Sandoval. Esta es la grandeza del boxeo. El campeón, considerado absoluto favorito, el retador fue contratado con tan solo 2 semanas de anticipación debido a que el rival original, Collazo, se lastimó, y llega la gran sorpresa.
El WBC se pone los guantes rosas
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Octubre es un mes que nos recuerda que la vida es la pelea más importante. En el mes de la sensibilización sobre el cáncer de mama, en el Consejo Mundial de Boxeo nos ponemos los guantes rosas para lanzar un mensaje que debe llegar a cada rincón del mundo: la prevención y la detección oportuna pueden salvar vidas. El cáncer de mama no distingue edades ni condiciones sociales.
Una noche inolvidable de boxeo en Japón
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Pasé días increíbles en Japón, un país que tiene una relación verdaderamente especial con el boxeo. Cada visita deja aprendizajes, pero esta vez el viaje tuvo un cierre extraordinario en la Toyota Arena de Tokio, escenario de una gran función que reunió cuatro peleas de campeonato mundial y una noche que quedará en la memoria de quienes amamos este deporte.
El boxeo en su máxima plenitud
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos El mes de septiembre ha resultado explosivo para nuestro deporte del boxeo, con carteleras y eventos sumamente importantes alrededor del mundo. Iniciamos el mes con la majestuosa presentación de Katie Taylor ante un lleno total de 83 000 espectadores en su natal Irlanda, ganando el campeonato indiscutido de los 4 organismos rectores del boxeo y despidiéndose del deporte de sus amores.
Ryan sigue siendo el Rey
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Precisamente en el día de su cumpleaños, el legendario boxeador canadiense George Chuvalo falleció. Cumplía 89 años y el mundo se puso de luto para despedir a uno de los grandes del ring, quien enfrentó en su momento al más grande de todos: Muhammad Ali.
Don Carlos Slim y el legado que sigue construyendo día tras día
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Este pasado viernes 4 de septiembre tuve el honor de ser invitado al evento más importante del año de la Fundación Telmex Telcel y Fundación Carlos Slim, el cual se llevó a cabo, como todos los años, en el Auditorio Nacional.
Chimaev stuns Woodley as IBA and RAF make history at RAF Moscow
Lausanne, Switzerland — Khamzat Chimaev needed just 94 seconds to defeat former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in the main event of RAF Moscow, which brought some of the biggest names in wrestling and combat sports together in the Russian capital on 5 September.
Croke Park Farewell: Katie Taylor Retires on Top as Three-Time Undisputed Champ
Croke Park has witnessed countless moments of Irish sporting folklore, but on Saturday night, it hosted a historic farewell. Before a roaring, sold-out crowd of 83,000 fanatical supporters, 40-year-old icon Katie Taylor delivered a masterclass performance to defeat Flora Pili, unifying all five belts—WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO—to become a three-time undisputed champion before hanging up her gloves forever.
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 our roots, but over the years boxing also found a way to celebrate Mexico, to celebrate this sport, and for it to become a special date on the calendar. Today we can say that September and boxing form an inseparable pair.
Back to Eumir option
Boxer Weljon Mindoro has been ruled out to replace Eumir Marcial in the 80kg division at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after suffering a TKO loss in Los Angeles last week. Mindoro, a 2025 SEA Games bronze medalist in the 75kg class, was considered to take Marcial’s slot before losing to Mexican Carlos Ocampo. Marcial is booked to face Omar Ulises Huerta in a pro bout in Temecula, California, on Sept. 19 and his availability for Nagoya depends on the outcome of the fight.
Undefeated Pryce Sparrow Faces Veteran Oliver Flores in Major Step-Up Bout September 11 in Dominican Republic
“Tha Postman” Makes First Professional Appearance Outside U.S. on Dominican Fight Night, Live Worldwide on CombatVisionTV RADCLIFF, KY (September 4, 2026) — Undefeated super lightweight prospect Pryce “Tha Postman” Sparrow (6-0, 4 KOs) will take the biggest test of his young career when he faces veteran Oliver Flores (31-7-3, 20 KOs) on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Coliseo Carlos Teo Cruz in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Boxeo y septiembre, una pareja inseparable
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Estamos a un día de comenzar septiembre, un mes que tiene un significado muy especial para todos los mexicanos. Es el mes en que recordamos nuestra historia y nuestras raíces, pero con el paso de los años el boxeo también encontró una manera de celebrar a México, a este deporte y que se convirtiera en una fecha especial en el año.
Articles by Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán
Column This past week was filled with mixed emotions. My wife Christiane’s grandmother, Doña Manira Salomón Zairick, passed away at the age of 95, … Wed, 04 Feb 2026
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 coma. Thanks to medical treatment, but above all to the tireless love and dedication of his mother Nieves, Prichard survived and gave us a story filled with resilience, sacrifice, a determination to live, and a lesson on how precious it is to cherish even the smallest details.
El legado de Prichard Colón en el WBC
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Prichard Colón fue despedido por familiares y amigos en una ceremonia altamente emotiva. Ese joven prospecto sufrió un accidente de ring, el cual lo llevó a una cirugía y permanecer 211 días en coma.
El boxeo es el deporte nacional
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Una semana llena de emociones de todo tipo. Quiero empezar con lo bueno. Ayer domingo se realizó la Clase Nacional de Boxeo, la cual fue un éxito rotundo y una vez más demostró cómo el boxeo es el deporte de los mexicanos. Esta de 2026 fue diferente a las tres anteriores.
El arte de recordar y la nostalgia del cuadrilátero
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Fui al cine este fin de semana con mi esposa Chris y mi hija Valeria. Ya había olvidado la sensación de llegar a un cine con ansiedad de ver una película, de ver los cortos y la intro de la casa productora que pone el ambiente perfecto para el inicio del film; comer palomitas y olvidarse de todo lo que está ahí afuera.
Nuevo campeón mundial para México
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Un nuevo campeón mundial sacudió al mundo del boxeo, el sábado, con una demostración de coraje, valor y determinación. William "El Camarón" Zepeda conquistó el campeonato mundial WBC de peso ligero, en el hotel Virgin de Las Vegas, en una trepidante pelea ante el experimentado excampeón mundial, quien, por cierto, era el favorito entre los expertos, Lamont Roach.
Una gira llena de éxitos en el Cono Sur
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Tim Tszyu Dominates Spence in Wide UD Win as 'The Truth' Formally Retires
Tim Tszyu Dominates Spence in Wide UD Win as 'The Truth' Formally Retires PhilBoxing.com In front of a raucous, capacity crowd at the Afterpay Arena in Olympic Park, Australia's Tim "The Phoenix" Tszyu produced the crowning performance of his career on Sunday afternoon (Saturday night in the United States), systematically breaking down and dominating former unified world champion Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. over 12 high-octane rounds.
All Set for the Main Event Between Steven Butler and Edgar Berlanga Tomorrow Night in New York City!
Weigh-In Results - All Set for the Main Event Between Steven Butler and Edgar Berlanga Tomorrow Night in New York City! PhilBoxing.com NEW YORK, July 25, 2026 — Tomorrow night, Montreal's Steven Butler (38-5-1, 32 KOs) will take on hard-hitting American Edgar Berlanga (23-2, 18 KOs) in the main event of a Zuffa Boxing card at the Infosys Theater of the Madison Square Garden, in New York City, broadcasted live on Paramount+.
Spence and Tszyu On Weight; Co-Main Event Cancelled After Fulton Blows Weight
BOXERS CURRENT CHAMPIONS FORMER CHAMPIONS RATINGS NEWS FORUM FIGHT GALLERIES RING CARD GIRLS Dong Secuya Editor Jason Aniel Eddie Alinea Eric Armit Marlon Bernardino Rene Bonsubre, Jr. Winchell Campos T. Chin-Te Carlos Costa Christopher Cruz Rob Cruz Jonathan Davis Dr. Ed de la Vega Lito delos Reyes Rich Mazon Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Edwin G.
Fury Halts Wach in Thailand, Leaving Ball in Joshua’s Court for Mega-Fight
Fury Halts Wach in Thailand, Leaving Ball in Joshua’s Court for Mega-Fight PhilBoxing.com Tyson Fury completed his side of the equation for heavyweight boxing’s most elusive blockbuster, dismantling veteran Mariusz Wach before the Polish fighter was pulled out on his stool at the end of the seventh round. The bout, held before a crowd of 1,500 at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, served as Fury’s second victory of 2026 following a 16-month layoff.
'The Comeback' Weigh-In results and confirmed Fight Night running order as AJ faces Prenga
BOXERS CURRENT CHAMPIONS FORMER CHAMPIONS RATINGS NEWS FORUM FIGHT GALLERIES RING CARD GIRLS Dong Secuya Editor Jason Aniel Eddie Alinea Eric Armit Marlon Bernardino Rene Bonsubre, Jr. Winchell Campos T. Chin-Te Carlos Costa Christopher Cruz Rob Cruz Jonathan Davis Dr. Ed de la Vega Lito delos Reyes Rich Mazon Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Edwin G.
Do or Die Down Under
Errol Spence vs Tim Tszyu: Do or Die Down Under PhilBoxing.com Errol Spence and Tim Tszyu are in a similar scenario best described as do or die. Yes, both parties could continue their careers with a loss, but it likely wouldn’t be at the highest level. Spence has signaled that if he loses, he will retire according to his new trainer Ronnie Shields. If Tszyu were to lose, it would be yet another setback.
A Great First Half of the Year for the WBC
Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: A Great First Half of the Year for the WBC PhilBoxing.com 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, little by little, life returns to normal. I had the great experience of being in Buenos Aires on the day of the final; the atmosphere during those leading days was simply breathtaking.
Asian Youth Chess in China
Asian Youth Chess in China PhilBoxing.com Woman Candidate Master Nika Juris Nicolas finished in a tie for ninth place at the conclusion of rapid competition of the Girls Under-14 category of 28th Asian Youth Chess Championship in Shenzhen, China on Thursday.
Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Tickets Are Now on Sale & Special Guests Confirmed for 10th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend
Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Tickets Are Now on Sale & Special Guests Confirmed for 10th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend PhilBoxing.com ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (July 16, 2026) — Tickets are now on sale and special guest confirmed for Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) 10th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend to be held Friday September 25th, Saturday September 26th, and Sunday September 27th, 2026 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Tickets for Awards & Induction...
Heavyweight Dainier Pero Looks to Continue His Climb Against Aleem Whitfield Live on ESPN
Heavyweight Dainier Pero Looks to Continue His Climb Against Aleem Whitfield Live on ESPN PhilBoxing.com Undefeated WBA # 9-ranked Cuban heavyweight eyes statement victory on MVPW-05 in Orlando ORLANDO, FL (July 15, 2026) – Undefeated heavyweight contender Dainier Pero (13-0, 10 KOs) has patiently climbed the rankings with dominant performances, but the talented Cuban believes his biggest opportunities are still ahead.
NONSTOP ACTION ADDED TO ROACH VS. ZEPEDA WITH STACKED UNDERCARD
NONSTOP ACTION ADDED TO ROACH VS. ZEPEDA WITH STACKED UNDERCARD PhilBoxing.com SATURDAY, AUG.
Bruno Tarimo returns to Headline Dragon Fire Boxings next event; BOXINGMANIA August 8th in a WBA Championship clash with Junlun Zhao
Bruno Tarimo returns to Headline Dragon Fire Boxings next event; BOXINGMANIA August 8th in a WBA Championship clash with Junlun Zhao PhilBoxing.com Tarim (L). Tarimo (29-5-2, 8 KOs) soared into the super featherweight rankings after a string of upset victories over Aussie contenders Billy Dib, Joel Brunker, and Nathaniel May in 2019. Tarimo’s link-up with Aussie trainer Angelo Hyder and manager Tony Tolj saw him become a firm fixture on the Australian and world boxing scene.
The WBC Reaps Rewards in Uruguay
Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: The WBC Reaps Rewards in Uruguay PhilBoxing.com 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 legendary journalist Pedro Bologna, both of whom helped me gather various members of our sport’s community here in Uruguay.
El WBC cosecha frutos en Uruguay
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Los saludo desde el Cono Sur, donde inicio una pequeña gira en la que visitaré Uruguay y Argentina. Fui recibido por Sergio Márquez, presidente de la CUBAP, y el legendario periodista Pedro Bologna, quienes me ayudaron a convocar a diversas personas de la comunidad de nuestro deporte en Uruguay.
México, EU y Canadá también hermanados por el box
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Qué difícil es hablar de algo que no sea futbol, y más después de la victoria de México ante Inglaterra. Bueno, esa es mi predicción, pues estoy escribiendo mi columna un día antes del partido. El mundo del deporte ya se hizo pequeñito, y eso es una gran realidad.
CARLO BIADO IS THE 2026 INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHAMPION
CARLO BIADO IS THE 2026 INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHAMPION PhilBoxing.com Carlo Biado defeated fellow Filipino Paolo Gallito in a thrilling 10–9 finish to capture the 2026 Indonesia International Open title and took home the top prize of $25,000 last Saturday night in Jakarta, Indonesia. Gallito was leading 9–8 and looked set to close out the match — but he scratched after pocketing the 8-ball with only the 10-ball remaining, handing Biado a lifeline.
Abdullah Mason Stops Albert Bell To Defend Lightweight Crown
Abdullah Mason Stops Albert Bell To Defend Lightweight Crown PhilBoxing.com Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington Defeats Rene Palacios To Retain Title CLEVELAND (July 4, 2026) — Abdullah Mason (21-0, 18 KOs) defended his WBO lightweight world title against Toledo native Albert Bell (28-1, 9 KOs) with a 12th-round TKO Saturday evening in front of a hometown crowd of 10,101 at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center.
Fight options for Manny
Fight options for Manny PhilBoxing.com MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons isn’t giving up on arranging a fight for Manny Pacquiao before the year ends and Floyd Mayweather isn’t an option. Gibbons said he’s penciling in a Saturday date, either Sept. 26 or Oct. 3, for Pacquiao to return to the ring in Las Vegas. “There’s a bunch of guys on the list,” he said.
a great celebration of peace and joy
Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: The World Cup: a great celebration of peace and joy PhilBoxing.com 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 for the trophy; by 1986, it grew to 24 teams, and as this 2026 edition kicked off, 48 countries participated.
Inició el mundial de futbol
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos Prácticamente ha iniciado lo que es el Mundial de futbol, la primera ronda fue en mi opinión la fase de calentamiento y ajuste. Cuando México organizó el Mundial, en 1970, eran 16 equipos los que buscaron la Copa; para 1986 eran 24 equipos y cuando empezó esta edición de 2026 fueron 48 países los que participaron.
Luke Littler and Ben Whittaker join forces as Matchroom Sport takes over New York City
Luke Littler and Ben Whittaker join forces as Matchroom Sport takes over New York City PhilBoxing.com Two worlds came together over 1,000 feet above the Manhattan skyline as Matchroom Boxing and the Professional Darts Corporation get set to take over New York City this week.
IBA President welcomes IOC’s decision on allocating funds among athletes
Boxers did it first: IBA President welcomes IOC’s decision on allocating funds among athletes PhilBoxing.com Lausanne, Switzerland — IBA President Umar Kremlev has welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to establish a $100 million athlete support fund, declaring it a long-overdue sign that the IOC has finally listened and commenced necessary reforms.
The Fathers in the boxing world
Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: The Fathers in the boxing world PhilBoxing.com 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 honored, social media is flooded with congratulatory messages among friends and family, and a few gifts always pop up here and there to make the celebration even more meaningful.
ZAYAS AND BOOTS KICK-OFF FIGHT WEEK WITH STORMY FIRST FACE-OFF IN BROOKLYN
ZAYAS AND BOOTS KICK-OFF FIGHT WEEK WITH STORMY FIRST FACE-OFF IN BROOKLYN PhilBoxing.com Blockbuster Super-Welterweight clash ready to light up the Big Apple on Saturday night, live worldwide on DAZN PPV Xander Zayas and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis were in the eye of the storm in Brooklyn as they kicked off fight week with an intense first face-off in DUMBO ahead of their blockbuster showdown at the Barclays Center on Saturday night, live worldwide on DAZN PPV.
Santisima, Apolinar stop foes
Santisima, Apolinar stop foes PhilBoxing.com STABLEMATES Alex Santisima Jr. and Pete Apolinar of ZIP Sanman stopped their foes last June 19 at the Edion Hisaya Plaza in Nagoya. The 26-year-old Santisima knocked out countryman Richard Pumicpic in the 43 seconds of the first round. Santisima has now 13 wins with seven knockouts and two loses while Pumicpic suffered his 16th setback against 23 wins and three draws.
Los padres en el boxeo
Mauricio Sulaimán / Recuerdos de José Sulaimán... / Opinión El Heraldo de México Foto: Especial Síguenos El día de ayer se celebró el Día del Padre en la gran mayoría de los países. Nunca será la misma celebración que el Día de la Madre, pero es un día especial. Se festeja a los abuelos y a los padres, se inundan las redes de mensajes de felicitación entre amigos y familia, y también salen por ahí algunos regalitos que hacen el festejo aún más especial.
Lastimosa is PBF Youth light fly champ
Lastimosa is PBF Youth light fly champ PhilBoxing.com UNBEATEN Jhonel “The Terror” Lastimosa stopped Robel dela Cerna in the second round to claim the vacant Philippine Boxing Federation Youth light flyweight title last June 21 at the DRP Sports Complex in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa City. Dela Cerna was knocked down after being hit by a solid straight from Lastimosa. Dela Cerna was given a mandatory count before and the fight had resumed.
Undefeated Unified Champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo Claims WBO International Flyweight Title, Stops Neider Valdez in Two Rounds
Undefeated Unified Champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo Claims WBO International Flyweight Title, Stops Neider Valdez in Two Rounds PhilBoxing.com OCEANSIDE, Calif. (June 20, 2026) — Unified WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine Minimumweight World champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo (15-0, 12 KOs) of Villalba, Puerto Rico, remained undefeated and added the WBO International flyweight title to his collection with a dominant victory over Mexico’s Neider Valdez (15-4-3, 12 KOs) of Monterrey, Nuevo León.
Argentina's First World Champion
Pascuale Perez: Argentina's First World Champion PhilBoxing.com Was born in Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina on May 4, 1926 and was the first boxer from that country to win a world title. He stood four feet 11 inches tall and won the gold medal at the 1948 London Olympic Games. In 1954 he met world flyweight champion Yoshi Shirai from Japan and gained a ten round draw in a non-title fight. In November 1954 Perez won the world flyweight title in a return contest over fifteen rounds.
Mexico’s Greatness Takes Center Stage
BOXERS CURRENT CHAMPIONS FORMER CHAMPIONS RATINGS NEWS FORUM FIGHT GALLERIES RING CARD GIRLS Dong Secuya Editor Jason Aniel Eddie Alinea Eric Armit Marlon Bernardino Rene Bonsubre, Jr. Winchell Campos T. Chin-Te Carlos Costa Christopher Cruz Rob Cruz Jonathan Davis Dr. Ed de la Vega Lito delos Reyes Rich Mazon Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Edwin G.
México en grande, por todos lados
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