WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman Wants To Make History, Has 8 Big Missions In 2022

JAKARTA - One of the well-known and largest boxing organizations in the world, WBC, has a big mission throughout 2022. The President, Mauricio Sulaiman said there are at least eight goals to be achieved.

In the convention held in Mexico City, last November 2021, the WBC has evaluated and plans to do it in 2022.

First, the WBC wants to make this year a history with many undisputed world champions aka undisputed champions.

Then second, said Mauricio Sulaiman, is to make more deals with the three other big boxing organizations, namely the WBA, IBF, and WBO in holding matches. That way, the goal for the first point can be achieved.

Then, the third is to develop a clean boxing program by conducting more anti-doping tests and passing on greater education and awareness programs to coaches and boxers.

"In addition, the WBC also wants to improve the boxers' weight management program to minimize the problem of dehydration," said Mauricio Sulaiman as quoted by Antara from the WBC official website, Wednesday.

Fifth, continuing studies and options for preventive and corrective treatment of brain injury. Then sixth, continue the development of women's boxing and provide more opportunities for them to fight in the main event which is broadcast on various platforms.

Next is to make big matches and finally to build a system to prevent mistakes or mismatches in staging matches around the world.

The year 2022, continued Mauricio Sulaiman, had opened with a spectacular match when Ryan Garcia defeated Luke Campbell in the fight for the WBC Interrim lightweight (61.2 kg) title at the American Airlines Center, Dallas, Sunday, January 2 yesterday.

In addition, there was a heavyweight duel (+90.7) that Luis Ortiz won over Charles Martin at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, on Saturday.

"In this great year it is also hoped that there will be a match for Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez which has always been an attraction in our sport. Likewise with Tyson Fury, and the Charlo twins (Jermall and Jermell Charlo)," concluded Mauricio Sulaiman.