"Sulaiman and Alalshikh Introduce Thrilling WBC Grand Prix of Boxing"
In a thrilling announcement at the 62nd annual World Boxing Council Convention, Mauricio Sulaiman and Turki Alalshikh unveiled an electrifying event that is set to shake up the boxing world - the WBC Grand Prix! This tournament is not just your average boxing competition; it's going to be the World Cup of the sport, bringing together 128 rising stars across four weight classes.
This ambitious project was a dream close to Mauricio's heart, inspired by his late father, Jose, the former head of the WBC. The Grand Prix will showcase young talents under 26 years old with no more than 10 fights under their belt. Get ready for a showdown starting in February, with quarterfinals and semifinals packed with action over eight rounds. The climax? A heart-pounding 10-round finals showdown in the vibrant city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Featherweight, junior welterweight, middleweight, and heavyweight fighters will battle it out for glory in this epic tournament. And that's not all - the evening was also filled with excitement as Alalshikh was honored with the prestigious title of WBC's Man of the Year, joining the ranks of legends like Ronald Reagan, Nelson Mandela, and Pope Francis.
In a bold and unexpected move, Alalshikh called upon Wladimir Klitschko, the former heavyweight champion, to come out of retirement and face off against the winners of upcoming high-stakes matches. The anticipation is building for potential matchups with the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury clash or the showdown between IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker on February 22. It's a call to arms that has set the boxing world buzzing with excitement!
