Will The Real WBC Lightweight Champ Please Stand Up?

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By Boxing Bob Newman

Fightnews.com communicated with WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman on Monday (1-13-26) to clear up the confusion within the lightweight division regarding the status of their championship recognition. “What confusion” You may be asking? Allow us to fill you in:

Shakur Stevenson has been the reigning WBC lightweight champ since November 16, 2023 when he won the vacant title in a 12-round decision over Edwin de los Santos.