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HOW THE POSITIONS OF UKRAINIAN BOXERS CHANGED IN THE WBC RANKINGS IN MARCH 2026
The March update of the WBC world rankings reflects the current situation of Ukrainian boxers in professional boxing. The positions of Ukrainian fighters are determined based on their performances in recent bouts, the level of opposition, and their activity within their respective weight divisions. In the latest version of the rankings, some Ukrainian fighters managed […]
Status of the WBC Heavyweight division – March 2026
After careful consideration, the WBC Board of Governors has ruled in favor of sanctioning WBC World Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk’s voluntary title defense against legendary kickboxing Champion Rico Verhoeven. At its 63rd Annual Convention in Bangkok, Thailand, the WBC granted Champion Usyk a voluntary defense. Subsequently, the WBC received a petition to sanction the Usyk […]
WBC Rankings: Positions of Ukrainian Boxers in February 2026
The updated WBC rankings for February reflect the real situation of Ukrainian boxers in professional boxing. The athletes’ positions were shaped by the results of recent fights, the level of opposition, and overall activity within their divisions. As a result, some Ukrainian fighters managed to strengthen their standings, while others dropped out of the world […]
WBC OFFICIAL MANDATORY STATUS – UPDATE AS OF JANUARY 27, 2026
The World Boxing Council (WBC) has published an updated mandatory status for champions, interim titles, and eliminators following the decisions of the Board of Directors made during the 63rd Annual WBC Convention. The current status is valid as of January 27, 2026. The convention took place on December 3, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. Heavyweight Reigning […]
Open Letter to the World Boxing Community
By: Mauricio Sulaiman, WBC President JANUARY 22, 2026 – Mexico City, Mexico. Everything is going to be all right. Unfortunately, our sport is currently in the headlines all over the world, but for the wrong reasons. A powerful entity worth billions of dollars is shouting in an attempt to make itself heard regarding its intent […]
WBC Boxing Grand Prix Finals: Tournament Winners
On December 20 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the final bouts of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix took place — a major international tournament held under the auspices of the World Boxing Council, which became the culmination of a long-term vision aimed at developing a new generation of professional boxers. The final night concluded months of […]
WBC Ukraine presented the Women’s Champion of Ukraine title at the 63rd WBC Convention in Bangkok
The WBC Ukraine team took part in the 63rd Convention of the World Boxing Council (WBC), held in Bangkok, Thailand, where it officially presented the Women’s WBC Ukraine Champion title. This step became an important confirmation of the systematic development of boxing in Ukraine — not only in the men’s division, but also in women’s […]
Oleksandr Hrytsiv Defends WBC Francophone Bridgerweight Title
Bridgerweight champion Oleksandr Hrytsiv (12-0, 8 KO) successfully retained his WBC Francophone title after securing a technical knockout (TKO) victory over challenger Serhiy Radchenko (11-9, 5 KO) in their bout held in Lviv, Ukraine. The contest, expected to be competitive, quickly became one-sided. Hrytsiv showcased his superiority and punching power, effectively working with short-range hooks that consistently […]
WBC Official Mandatory Status As Ruled By The WBC Board Of Governors – 63rd Annual Convention
On December 3, 2025, in Bangkok (Thailand), the WBC Board of Governors approved updated mandatory statuses for champions and contenders, as well as ordered final elimination bouts across all weight divisions. Below is a structured overview of the main decisions. Key Decisions: Usyk, Kabayel, Lerena, Jack, Matias & Others In the heavyweight division, champion Oleksandr Usyk was […]
WBC December Ratings Update: Ukraine’s Position in the Global Rankings
The December update of the World Boxing Council (WBC) rankings confirmed the stable presence of Ukrainian fighters across multiple weight divisions. Some athletes climbed higher thanks to their recent victories and title wins, others dropped due to the increased activity of global contenders. A number of boxers also entered the ratings following their championship bouts […]
WBC CISBB Rebranding: The Creation of WBC Eurasia Marks a New Era in Professional Boxing
The latest meeting of the WBC Board of Directors took place during the 63rd Annual Convention of the World Boxing Council, held in Bangkok, Thailand. This gathering became one of the most significant events of the year, marking an important milestone in the development of global professional boxing. CISBB Undergoes Rebranding — Now WBC Eurasia […]
WBC Francophone – November 2025: Ukrainian Boxers Continue to Dominate the Updated Rankings
The World Boxing Council has released the updated WBC Francophone men’s rankings for November 2025.Ukrainian fighters maintain strong leadership in the Francophone region — with three reigning champions, former titleholders, and more than ten boxers holding top positions across multiple divisions. Heavyweight Bohdan Myronets holds 9th place in the WBC Francophone rankings.A former titleholder of this organization, Myronets remains one […]
