WBC President Eyes Heavyweight Battles in Saudi Arabia

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman is closely following the upcoming heavyweight fights in Saudi Arabia. On March 8th, former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua will face off against MMA veteran Francis Ngannou. Sulaiman acknowledges Joshua’s impressive career, noting that a victory over Ngannou will catapult him to the top of the WBC rankings. In a separate event on February 17, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will battle for the undisputed crown, with multiple titles at stake.

Sulaiman expressed his pride in the Fury-Usyk fight, highlighting the WBC’s approach of avoiding mandatory fights for Fury thus far. He emphasized that the WBC prioritizes making informed decisions, rather than succumbing to popularity pressure. While Sulaiman appreciates professional criticism, he disregards aggressive and personal attacks.