It was a very strenuous three-day journey for induction into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame with great success.
The highly anticipated weekend of our sport was sold out at Resort World in Las Vegas.
Due to the pandemic, three years have passed since the introduction of this important place for boxing stars was postponed.
14 were nominated in 2020, where Don Joseph Suleiman, Ferdinand the Ferocious VargasGhana azuma nelson, Danny Coloradito Lopez, Joseph Louis Castillo and Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.
A year later, in 2021, the entry of only two great figures was chosen: Floyd Mayweather D Roy Jones. 11 scheduled for 2022, of which boxers stand out Israel Vasquez D Hector Macho Camacho. It should be noted that among the elected there are leaders, judges and promoters.
The celebration began last Friday with a coexistence of champions followed by a gala dinner where anecdotes from each of them arose in a very comfortable meeting in full camaraderie.
For its part, the WBC Board of Governors has awarded Ferdinand Vargas commemorative belt, after the victory over the Spaniard Javier CastillejoAugust 20, 2005, 17 years after this conquest.
RETURN TO THE RING
Next Sunday will be a special day for boxing. The Mexican reappears Andrew Ruiz run into a Cuban Louis King Kong Ortiz; We are talking about an explosive fight that can end in a knockout from either side, in heavyweight, and he will be eliminated.
As you remember, Andy was crowned against all odds with a knockout over Briton Anthony Joshua. Later, in a rematch, the European boxer regained his titles on December 7, 2019.
Fighting Louis Ortiz This could put him on the cusp of a heavyweight title again.
He said that the fight will be a war against the Cuban, because both are looking for this opportunity of reaching big bags with victory. He also noted that he is well prepared to arrive next Sunday in search of a rebuild, and once he comes out with a win, there will be several combinations that can be made that will benefit him financially.
But he warned that he didn’t want to get ahead of anything and would rather wait until Sunday to show he’s back among the great heavyweights.
BIG EXPECTATIONS
Another attraction this billboard to be shown in Los Angeles, California, USA will have is to see again. Isaac Crosswho, with his spectacular kick, is able to lift the fans from their seats.
Now he has to face Eduardo Ramirezwhere the title of light silver will be contested.
Per Isaac CrossDecember 5, 2021 is the date that changed his fate.
Lightweight Champion Gervonta Davisunable to face Roland Romero for additional boxing reasons, it had to be
replaced by pit bullmaking it the first time he has topped a map.
After this exhibition, although he did not win, he left a good impression on the fans.
Later he won, and the Cuban almost left the ring Yuriorkis Gamboawhom he defeated by technical knockout in five rounds.
No doubt next Sunday will be the day when these very attractive competitions can be seen.
DID YOU KNOW…?
Andrew Ruiz became the first ever Mexican World Heavyweight Champion on June 1, 2019 at a symbolic spot Madison parkin the beautiful city of New York, USA.
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Don José was honored to lead the organization to ensure that the first heavyweight bout, with the World Boxing Council (WBC) title at stake, took place on Mexican soil. It happened on March 8, 2008 in the bullring of Cancun, Quintana Roo, when the Russian boxer Oleg Maskaev exposed the championship that he lost to the Nigerian Samuel Peterby technical knockout in six rounds.
No doubt my dad would celebrate with great joy if he had the opportunity to see Andy Ruiz crowned as the first Mexican all-around champion.
Mauricio Suleiman
WBC PRESIDENT
Source: Heraldo De Mexico
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