By Mauricio Sulaimán
WBC President – Son of José Sulaimán
What a great card enthralled and thrilled Las Vegas! It was an event that reminded me of the spectaculars of old times.
All the fights were intensely competitive. The main event was spectacular and dramatic. Dozens of champions and legends of the ring were present, the atmosphere was electrifying, and once again, our sport was at its peak, seeing how, after five years of perpetual rivalry, fueled by bile, a give-no-quarter battle was waged and it raged in the ring. After it had subsided, David Benavidez and Caleb Plant embraced, as they mutually recognized their virtues, admiration and respect had been earned and each sincerely wished the other success for in the future.
In today’s boxing, it is very common to see how the undercard fights are uneven, basically mismatches, and before those fights, you can basically have an idea of who is going to win, so it’s just a matter of seeing how they do it. Continue reading “Big Card in Las Vegas”