WBC Turns 62 Years Old
The World Boxing Council (WBC/WBC) was born from a visionary idea of the then president of Mexico, Adolfo Lopez Mateos. His goal? To create a unified global organization that would regulate and elevate professional boxing worldwide. The WBC Turns 62 Years Old !
On February 14, 1963, the WBC/WBC officially came into existence with the endorsement of 11 founding nations:
- United States
- Argentina
- England
- France
- Mexico
- Philippines
- Panama
- Chile
- Peru
- Venezuela
- and Brazil.
The Pioneers Who Built the WBC
At the heart of the creation of the WBC were passionate leaders such as Luis Spota and Professor Ramon G. Velasquez of Mexico, Onslow Fane of England and Justiniano Montaño of the Philippines. These pioneers laid the foundation for what would become boxing’s most respected body.
The Sulaiman Era: A Before and After
Since its founding, only six presidents have led the WBC, but none left as deep a mark as José Sulaimán Chagnón. Taking office on December 5, 1975 in Tunis, he transformed the WBC into the most influential boxing organization in the world, leading it for 38 years until his passing in 2014.
Under his tenure, the WBC implemented groundbreaking reforms to improve boxer safety, such as reducing title bouts from 15 to 12 rounds, mandatory medical examinations and stricter weight regulations.
WBC: Protecting the Boxers, Honoring the Tradition
The World Boxing Council (WBC) is a non-profit organization driven by a passion for boxing and a commitment to fighter safety. Representing 170 countries, its mission is to ensure that the sport is fair, regulated and safe for all athletes.
Today, under the leadership of Mauricio Sulaiman, the WBC continues to uphold its core values: loyalty, fairness, integrity and social responsibility, always prioritizing the health and welfare of each boxer above all other interests.
More Than a Sanctioning Body
For 62 years, the WBC has been a guardian of boxers’ welfare, ensuring that the sport prioritizes health, respect and safety. Boxing is not just about winning titles; it is about honor, legacy and passion.
As the WBC continues to evolve, one thing is clear: its commitment to the future of boxing without forgetting its glorious history.
