WBC (World Boxing Council) Show the world what we've got!
MUBUHAY WBC! 45th World Boxing Council Convention
- Boxing
- Mauythai
- Female Boxing

Manila Hotel, Philippines
November 11, 2007
More than 120 member countries from all around the globe

Proudly Supported and Sponsored by:
- Sagisag NG Pangulo NG Pilipinas
- Games and Amusements Board (Office of the Pesident)
- PCSO (Department of Foreign Affairs Philippines)
- PAGCOR (Department of Tourism Philippines)

More to come very soon!

Phon, when is the wbc going to start sanctioning
womens Muay Thai?

thanks

dan

Dan,

There has already been an official announcement. Female world ranking will start the year 2008.

Phon

WBC (World Boxing Council) Show the world what we've got!
MABUHAY WBC! 45th World Boxing Council Convention
-Boxing
-Muaythai
-Female Boxing
-Female Muaythai

Manila Philippines
November 11-17, 2007
More than 120 Member countries from all around the globe

Proudly supported and sponsored by:
- Sagisag NG Pangulo NG Pilipinas
- Games and Amusements Board (Office of the President)
- PCSO (Department of Foreign Affairs Philippines)
- PAGCOR (Department of Tourism Philippines)

Enjoy the photos:


Police escort for WBC delegates from the Manila airport to Manila hotel. No stopping at any intersection or traffic lights.




From left: President of WBC (Jose Sulaiman) and WBC Muaythai Chairman (Police General Kovid Bhakdibhumi)


Board of WBC Governors 2007/8


Dr Vitali - The highest Knock out precentage record in the history of boxing: 97.1%



World wide media coverage of the 45th WBC World Boxing Council Convention







City, beach and transport in Manila


Mr Jose Sulaiman and Her Excellency Mrs Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (President of the Republic of the Philippines) with the WBC Green Belt


Miss WBC Oksana Semenishina 2006/7 (Miss Lithuania)


WBC participating world wide members


WBC flag


Oscar El Chololo Larios - Former 130Lbs WBC World Champion


Manny Pacquiao - 130Lbs Green Belt champion and Philippino Superstar





Philippino culture and lifestyle demonstrations


Welcome dinner party


Phon Martdee (Muaythai) (Represent Australia at the 45th WBC World Boxing Council Convention)


Australian flag flying at the 45th WBC World Boxing Council Convention

Here is a picture of our friend from down under:


Phon Martdee with Australian Boxing Legend Jeff Fenech

WBC welcome cocktail party

Mr Kiate, Brad Vocale (WBC Boxing & Muaythai Official Qld) & Phon Martdee


Dennis Warner (US top promoter), Phon Martdee (WA), Patrick Cusick, Pol.Gen.Kovid Bhakdibhumi (WBC Vice President), Eric Buhain, Takashi Aoshima (Japan) & Yoshhihiro Teraoka (Japan)

Jill Diamond (US Female Boxing Championship) & Lamsongkram Chuwatana Undisputed WBC middleweight champion from Thailand

Lamsongkram visiting a youth hostel in Thailand for abused and neglected children.

Keep an eye out for more information!

Lamsongkram will be very active during 2008:

Patrick Cusick and Pol.General Kovid Bhakdibhumi



WBC Muaythai promoters from around the world meeting to discuss the Rules & Regulations, Activity Summary Report 2007 and Plans for 2008

WBC Muaythai Assembly at WBC 45th Convention


WBC Muaythai Assembly at WBC 45th Convention


WBC Muaythai Assembly at WBC 45th Convention


WBC Muaythai Assembly at WBC 45th Convention

The WBC Muaythai joined delegates representing 164 countries at the yearly convention of the World Boxing Council held this year in Manila.

The General Assembly was told that Muaythai - under the WBC brand - had reached new benchmarks in 2007 and that the image of WBC MUAYTHAI reflected the stand-up martial arts excellence and exceptional ring combat skills of Thailand’s fighting heritage.

To see more visit:
http://www.wbcmuaythai.com
http://www.muaythaipromotions.com

For more pictures of WBC 45th Convention visit:
http://flickr.com/photos/muaythaipromotions/sets/72157603241609930/

Following you will find the candidates for the WBC best of 2007 under the guidance from WBC President Jose Sulaiman Ch.

FIGHTER OF THE YEAR

•Floyd Mayweather, Jr., USA. Unquestionable unanimous decision due to his historic battles in 2007, defeating Oscar de la Hoya to win the WBC superwelterweight title and knocking out previously undefeated Ricky Hatton in a WBC welterweight title defense.
Floyd Mayweather has won 5 WBC belts in 5 different divisions and is, without a doubt the proudest WBC champion in the world. Floyd has become the super star of boxing and has found his well-deserved place in history.

FIGHTER OF THE YEAR HONORARY MENTION

•Cristian Mijares, Mexico, who defended 5 times his WBC superflyweight title defeating Kawashima in Japan, defeating former champion Travieso Arce and made 3 other title defenses.

• Chad Dawson, USA. Conquered the Lt. Heavyweight WBC green belt by defeating Thomasz Adamek and defended his title in 2 occasions.

• Kelly Pavlik, USA, who won a semi final elimination then defeated in a war in a final elimination Edison Miranda and conquered the WBC middleweight championship knocking out the great Jermain Taylor.

FIGHT OF THE YEAR

• Israel Vazquez vs. Rafael Marquez – I and II - These two warriors battled each other in March and then in August giving boxing fans around the world 13 dramatic rounds in which both fighters were constantly hurt, cut and came back to win one fight each.

• Kelly Pavlik vs. Jermain Taylor. Jermain Taylor making his WBC mandatory defense had Pavlik down and almost out in the second round and after several rounds of great action and drama Kelly Pavlik knocked out former champion Taylor in the 8th round.

• Floyd Mayweather vs. Ricky Hatton. Mayweather defended his WBC welterweight belt against mandatory contender and undefeated Ricky Hatton in an arena that was filled with British fans, which makes that fight one of the greatest atmospheres in boxing ever, after 9 rounds of great courage and ability by both fighters, Mayweather knocked out Hatton in the 10th round.

MOST DRAMATIC FIGHT

•Erik Morales vs. David Diaz. Diaz defeated former 3-time world champion Erik Morales by split decision after being knocked down in the first round and finished with a closed eye in a dramatic fight.

•Samuel Peter vs. Jameel McCline. Peter defended his WBC interim heavyweight championship in a dramatic fashion coming back from 3 knockdowns to win a unanimous decision.

•Israel Vazquez vs. Rafael Marquez – I and II – Please see description in fight of the year.

•Kelly Pavlik vs. Jermain Taylor. Please see description in fight of the year.

•Floyd Mayweather vs. Ricky Hatton. Please see description in fight of the year.

KNOCK OUT OF THE YEAR

•Jorge Linares vs. Gamaliel Diaz. A tremendous one-punch knock out in Cancun, Mexico.

•Mayweather vs. Hatton. A dramatic knock out in one of the greatest promotions of the year.

•Haye vs. Mormeck. A formidable knock to former champion Mormeck, after visiting the canvas.

•Pavlik vs. Taylor. Impressive knock out power vs. an undefeated super star.

•Witter vs. Harris. Impressive knock out by superlightweight champion in England.

EVENT OF THE YEAR.

•Mayweather vs. De la Hoya. A fight
for the WBC superwelterweight championship, which broke all existing records of pay per view and live gate, built as “The World Awaits”.

•Calzague vs. Kessler. A great unification fight between two European world champions, putting in the line their championship belts and their undefeated records in front of 60,000 fans in Wales, UK.

•Fists of Iron in Cancun, Mexico. A great promotion held in paradisiacal Cancun, where Jorge Linares and Edwin Valero defended their titles with the presence of many of today’s promoter and media in Cancun.

EMERGING STAR OF THE YEAR-WORLD CHAMPION

•Jorge Linares, from Venezuela, conquered the WBC featherweight title defeating long time former champion Oscar Larios and defended his title against number 1 contender Gamaliel Diaz.

•Kelly Pavlik, USA, who won a semi final elimination then defeated in a war in a final elimination Edison Miranda - who was undefeated - and conquered the WBC middleweight championship knocking out the great Jermain Taylor.

•Chad Dawson, USA. Conquered the Lt. Heavyweight WBC green belt by defeating Thomasz Adamek and defended his title in 2 occasions.

•Edgar Sosa, Mexico. Conquered the WBC light flyweight title defeating former champion Brian Viloria and defended his championship 3 times during 2007.

PRELIMINARY STAR OF THE YEAR-

•Julio César Chávez Jr., Mexico, Solidifying himself as a real contender following his great father foot steps.

•Cristóbal Arreola, Mexico, Has become a major contender in heavyweight division.

•André Berto, from USA, Has become recently in the top in the welterweight division and has created a great expectation in the fans around the world.
•Takahiro Aho, from Japan. Has become one of the most recognized fighters in the Orient with a great style, similar to Floyd Mayweather.

The results of the voting will be announced during the first week of January 2008.

Nothing on Muay thai then??

its great that the phillipenes are sanctioning all this stuff, shame though that they arn't promoting the traditional art they are known for, Kali...we spend 80% of our time promoting the philipino martial arts, which consists mainly of Eskrima...i know that alot of this is empty hand, but still...