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ІIlunga Makabu triumphantly defends WBC Africa title in Kinshasa
On September 5, 2025, at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa (DR Congo), one of the key events of the “Year of Africa” celebration took place, proclaimed earlier this year by the World Boxing Council. The highlight of the night was the WBC Africa cruiserweight title defense by local hero Ilunga Junior Makabu. Originally, Makabu was scheduled to face Zimbabwean veteran Charles […]
Round 12: Call to Action 12 items for Boxers Safety
Boxing, being a contact sport, carries its risks, however countless changes have been made to the rules, while protocols and procedures have been implemented that have changed its brutal nature. It is the responsibility of all of us who belong to the boxing industry to do our part in securing our performance to maximize the safety of […]
WBC Ratings Appeals Committee to Reinstate Serhii Bohachuk to No. 1 Position
The World Boxing Council recently received a rating appeal from promoter Tom Loeffler regarding super welterweight boxer Serhii Bohachuk. The World Boxing Council Ratings Appeals Committee received and resolved the appeal in compliance with the provisions of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. A boxer’s rating is based on a subjective determination of his relative […]
WBC Examination of Proposed New USA Boxing Law
Pros and Cons of Proposed “Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act” The following paper is designed to be an educational guide for further discussion regarding the Bill which has been introduced to the Congress in an attempt to amend the “Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996” a/k/a “Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act” (2000). CONSIDERATIONS: Boxing is […]
WBC Ratings Appeal Submitted by Serhii Bohachuk
The World Boxing Council has received a ratings appeal by promoter Tom Loeffler concerning Super Welterweight boxer Serhii Bohachuk. The WBC has referred the appeal to the WBC Ratings Appeals Committee for evaluation and ruling. Mr. Loeffler’s appeal was directed to the Chairman of the WBC Ratings Committee, and reads as follows: “Dear Dean I’m writing […]
WBC Grand Prix – Ukrainian Results in the Quarterfinals
The fourth stage of the prestigious WBC Grand Prix in Riyadh proved to be a challenging one for the Ukrainian team. Four of our fighters entered the quarterfinals, but only one will advance to the semifinals. Tsotne Rogava vs Ahmed Krnjić The first Ukrainian to step into the ring was Tsotne Rogava, who faced Bosnian Ahmed Krnjić in the Heavyweight […]
August 2025: Ukrainian Boxers in the WBC World Rankings
The August update of the World Boxing Council (WBC) world rankings confirmed that Ukrainian boxers maintain stable positions and continue to influence the situation across multiple weight divisions. The summer events — including Oleksandr Usyk’s triumphant rematch, the activity of WBC Francophone and Youth champions, as well as performances in the prestigious WBC Grand Prix […]
WBC Grand Prix Stage Three: Official Weigh-In
Today, August 12, 2025, in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), the official weigh-in for the quarterfinal participants of the prestigious WBC Grand Prix took place. The winners of this stage will advance to the semifinals, just one step away from the final and the main trophy. In each weight division, eight athletes remain, and the competition is […]
WBC Ukraine: Celebrating 4 Years and a Year of Major Boxing Triumphs
Four years ago, on August 10, the official office of the World Boxing Council — WBC Ukraine — opened its doors. Since then, it has grown into a powerful center for supporting and promoting Ukrainian boxers, a stage for title fights, and a gateway to the global boxing community. The period from September 2024 to July 2025 […]
Open Scoring System: A New Level of Transparency in Boxing
The World Boxing Council (WBC) once again reaffirms its firm commitment to the principles of transparency and fairness in boxing, highlighting the open scoring system as one of the fundamental pillars of this vision. The introduction of open scoring in selected WBC-sanctioned bouts allows judges’ scorecards to be publicly announced after a certain number of rounds — usually after […]
Ukrainians in the WBC Francophone Rankings — July 2025
Ukrainian boxers continue to proudly represent the country on the international stage. In the July 2025 WBC Francophone rankings, there are 14 men and 3 women from Ukraine. Among them are four titleholders, multiple strong top-10 placements, and confirmation of Ukraine’s status as a major boxing nation within the Francophone region. HEAVYWEIGHT BRIDGERWEIGHT (до 101,6 кг) Посмотреть […]
