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WBC News: Chucho Castillo passes; Canelo/Golden Boy link; Matthysse v Dallas


 
WBC appreciates the support of Tabasco
 January 15, 2013: The WBC is thankful for the support towards boxing by the State of Tabasco and its governor Arturo Nuñez Jimenez.
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Former champion Chucho Castillo passed away
 
January 15, 2013: The World Boxing Council declares three days of mourning for the passing away of our former WBC bantamweight champion Chucho Castillo.Read More...

  
Jardón: “My goal is to conquer the WBC belt”
 January 15, 2013: Dante “Crazy” Jardon visited the WBC offices following his successful defence against where Adrian Verdugo.
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“Yeyo” Thompson is ready for the bull rushes
 
January 15, 2013: WBC International super Featherweight silver champion Sergio "Yeyo" Thompson is already in Tabasco where on Saturday he'll put his title on the line
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Canelo promotions prospects aim for a great 2013
 
January 15, 2013: Canelo Promotions’ young fighters Oswaldo “Gallito” Novoa, Andres “Jaguar” Gutierrez and Jose “Sicario” Argumedo are currently ranked in the top
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Canelo Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions
 
January 15, 2013: Canelo Promotios and Golden Boy Promotions will keep promoting fights together as they have planned to host 17 cards
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Don Jose praises the sheer fighting courage of Hugo Chavez!
 January 15, 2013: Stressing he's totally apolitical, the President of the WBC, Jose Sulaiman wishes President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez a prompt recovery.
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Mike Dallas Jr. eyes showdown with Matthysse
 January 15, 2013: Super Lightweight contender Mike Dallas Jr. is about to face the toughest challenge of his professional career
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