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WBC UNIVERSITY STRENGTHENS EDUCATION AND SAFETY AGENDA AT ITS 64TH CONVENTION
As part of the WBC’s 64th Convention in Acapulco, Guerrero, WBC University held its general and medical sessions, coordinated by its director, Xóchitl Lagarda. The medical panel was led by President Dr. Wallace and Secretary General Ricardo Monreal. Key topics included integrating Rocky Herron’s “Champion of Change” program into the health agenda, developing nutrition content […]
WBC RANKINGS: OCTOBER POSITIONS OF UKRAINIAN BOXERS
The World Boxing Council (WBC) has released its updated world rankings for October 2026. This month, several Ukrainian boxers retained their positions, while others dropped by one or two places. Danylo Honcharuk has also returned to the rankings. Here is a look at the October WBC classification and the current positions of Ukrainian fighters across […]
BOHDAN BEIDA DEFEATS DMYTRO TSYUPKA TO BECOME WBC UKRAINE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION
On October 3 in Vinnytsia, Dmytro Tsyupka and Bohdan Beida met in a title fight in the lightweight division (up to 61.2 kg). The WBC Ukraine title and the Ukrainian national title were at stake. For Dmytro Tsyupka, this was already his second attempt to fight for the WBC Ukraine belt. In April 2026, he […]
UPCOMING FIGHTS
WBC, WBA, IBF and IBO World Welterweight Championship Bout (up to 66.678 kg)
On November 20, 2026, Lauren Price will defend her world titles against Michaela Kotaskova at Utilita Arena Cardiffin Cardiff, Wales.
The Welsh boxer and Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist remains undefeated in her professional career, with 10 victories, including 2 knockouts. In March 2025, Price captured the WBC and IBF world titles by defeating Natasha Jonas via unanimous decision. In April 2026, she successfully defended her championship belts against Stephanie Piñeiro.
Her opponent, Michaela Kotaskova, was born in the Czech Republic and represents Austria. She holds a professional record of 12 victories (4 KOs), one defeat and two draws. In April 2026, Kotaskova lost to Chantelle Cameron in a bout for the WBO super welterweight title. She will now have another opportunity to compete for world championship belts, this time in the welterweight division.
WBC World Heavyweight Championship Bout (over 101.605 kg)
On November 28, 2026, Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, will host a WBC World Heavyweight Championship bout between reigning champion Agit Kabayel and undefeated Albanian boxer Nelson Hysa.
Kabayel claimed the WBC interim heavyweight title in February 2025 after knocking out Zhilei Zhang in the sixth round. In January 2026, the German boxer successfully defended his belt with a third-round technical knockout victory over Damian Knyba. He was later elevated to full WBC World Heavyweight Champion after Oleksandr Usyk voluntarily vacated the title.
For Kabayel, who holds an undefeated record of 27 victories (19 KOs), this will mark his first defense of the full WBC world title. His opponent, Nelson Hysa, also remains unbeaten with 25 victories, including 23 knockouts, and will challenge for a world championship for the first time.
WBC World Minimumweight Championship Bout (up to 47.627 kg)
On December 4, 2026, WBC World Minimumweight Champion Yokasta Valle will defend her title against undefeated Spanish boxer Mariluz Peral Hernandez in Miami, Florida, USA.
Representing Costa Rica, Valle has extensive experience at the championship level and has previously held world titles in multiple weight divisions. Throughout her professional career, she has recorded 34 victories, including 10 knockouts, and four defeats.
Her opponent, Mariluz Peral Hernandez, remains undefeated with eight victories and one draw. For the Spanish boxer, this will be her first opportunity to compete for a WBC world championship title
WBC International Heavyweight Title Bout (over 101.605 kg)
Undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight Andrii Novytskyi will defend his WBC International title against American boxer Norman Neely. The bout is scheduled for December 4, 2026, at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
Novytskyi remains unbeaten in his professional career, holding a record of 16 victories, including 12 knockouts. He captured the WBC International title in July 2024 with a first-round knockout victory over Keith Riddell Mayes Jr. In December of the same year, he successfully defended his belt by defeating Edgar Ramirez via unanimous decision.
His opponent, Norman Neely, enters the contest with 17 victories, including 12 knockouts, and one defeat. For the American boxer, this bout represents an opportunity to claim the WBC International title, while Novytskyi will aim to extend his undefeated record.