Round 12: A Spectacle Of Masses And Millennial Stages

By Mauricio Sulaimán – Son of José Sulaimán – President of the WBC

Boxing is a global sport with a vast history, capable of unleashing boundless passion among fans. Since it was first organized under a modern format over a century ago, it has delivered glorious moments of profound emotion.

Even before the arrival of radio and television, boxing drew massive crowds that packed arenas and stadiums. There were even occasions when exclusive venues were built on flat plains just to host fights that captured the world’s attention.