WBC Convention: Mauricio Sulaiman & Joe Gallagher on Usyk, Benavidez & Boxing Updates

WBC Convention in Bangkok

• 💡 The WBC convention in Bangkok aims to unite the world of boxing, celebrating life, unity, hard work, reciprocity, respect, and growth, with the boxer as the sole reason for existence.
• 🥊 The event brought together legends like Duran, Jeff Pennock, Nasim Hamed, and current champions such as Oleksandr Usyk, Devin Haney, Eric Morales, and Katie Taylor.
• 🌱 Beyond rankings, the WBC performs charitable work and celebrates "champions of life," including a child who saved his sister and a cancer survivor who "knocked cancer out."

Joe Gallagher's Perspective

• 👏 Trainer Joe Gallagher expressed his gratitude for being part of the WBC family at the convention, highlighting the love and energy present.
• 🧠 He felt motivated to return to the gym and help his fighters become WBC champions, making memories that will last forever.
• 💬 Gallagher mentioned speaking with Oleksandr Usyk during the event.

Key Fighter Updates

• 🎯 The Sabrio Matias-Dalton fight status will be revealed "tomorrow."
• 🥊 Connor Ben is highly ranked in the WBC, and Mauricio Sulaiman expressed support for him, looking forward to mandatory meetings on Wednesday.
• 💬 Oleksandr Usyk expressed a desire to fight Deontay Wilder, with his next opponent to be determined during Wednesday's announcements.
• 🚀 David Benavidez requested to move up to cruiserweight and then return to light heavyweight, which was deemed acceptable by the WBC.

The Franchise Belt Decision

• ⚠️ The WBC Franchise Belt concept, though beneficial for fighters like Canelo and Lomachenko, was discontinued due to "negative noise" and media comments.
• ✅ Mauricio Sulaiman noted that the WBC listens to fighters and removed the belt when it caused harm, despite its initial success.