WBC PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING BOXING GRAND PRIX AT BETERBIEV vs. BIVOL II PRESS CONFERENCE
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – February 20th, 2025 – During the highly anticipated press conference for the Beterbiev vs. Bivol II fight, World Boxing Council (WBC) President Mauricio Sulaiman made a historic announcement: the launch of the Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix. This groundbreaking tournament, a long-held dream of Jose Sulaiman, will be the first-ever Boxing World Cup, designed to discover and showcase the next generation of boxing superstars.
President Mauricio Sulaiman emphasized the crucial support of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh and Dr. Rakan in making this ambitious project a reality.
“This Grand Prix is a testament to the vision and passion of my father, Jose Sulaiman,” stated President Mauricio Sulaiman.
“Fourteen months ago, the boxing world has changed due to the arrival of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh season and the leader, his Excellency Turki Alalshikh. When I had the honor to meet Turki Alalshikh, I recognized his passion for the sport and its boxers. When I shared with him my father’s dream, he said immediately, ‘Let’s make it happen.’”
“With the incredible support and vision of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Dr. Rakan, his team and Sela, we are bringing to life a tournament that will revolutionize the sport and unearth incredible new talent. This is the first ever event in which the young talents are going to have the opportunity to come out from unknown parts of the world to shine through the Grand Prix.”
The Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix will feature:
Four Weight Categories: Featherweight, Super Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight.
Adding to the prestige of the event, heavyweight boxing legend Lennox Lewis presented the “Jose Sulaiman Trophy,” also known as the Flame of Hope, which will be awarded to the Grand Prix champions. This iconic trophy symbolizes the spirit of competition and the pursuit of excellence in boxing.
The WBC Boxing Grand Prix promises to be a landmark event in the world of boxing, offering a platform for emerging talent and delivering thrilling matchups for fans worldwide. Further details regarding dates, venues, and participating athletes will be released in the coming weeks.
Courtesy WBC
