The grand opening ceremony of the 61st World Boxing Council (WBC) convention unfolded at the Hilton Hotel in Tashkent, featuring an esteemed gathering of dignitaries, boxing legends, and key figures from the sports world. Attendees included WBC President Mauricio Suleiman, Uzbekistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Boxing Federation Chairman Achilbay Ramatov, Minister of Youth Policy and Sports Adham Ikramov, and various notable personalities.
Achilbay Ramatov highlighted Uzbekistan's commitment to a healthy lifestyle and applauded the significant achievements of Uzbek boxers on the international stage, officially inaugurating the convention. Mauricio Suleiman commended the nation's excellent preparation for the event and celebrated the success of Uzbek professional boxers on the global front.
During the ceremony, WBC President Suleiman presented organizational souvenirs to Achilbay Ramatov and Gofur Rahimov, the first vice-president of Uzbekistan's professional boxing federation, in recognition of their extensive cooperation and contributions to hosting the convention. Special medals were awarded to Uzbek boxing stars, adding a touch of honor to the proceedings.
The convention in Tashkent also marks the 60th anniversary of the WBC organization, drawing attention and participation from renowned boxing figures such as Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Kostya Szew, Amir Khan, and Alexander Usyk. Anticipation is high for the upcoming attendance of other legends like Mike Tyson, Tyson Fury, Vasiliy Lomachenko, and more during the convention, scheduled until November 17.
The multifaceted agenda of the 61st WBC convention covers crucial discussions on education, doping, refereeing, international relations, boxing rule changes, ratings, championship belts, as well as charity and community initiatives. The convention's culmination on November 17 promises an exciting professional boxing night at the "Humo Arena" in Tashkent. The main event features Bahadir Jalolov, a rising talent from Uzbekistan, facing off against Chris Thompson of Kazakhstan in the super heavyweight category. Esteemed Uzbek boxers, including Abdumalik Halakov, Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov, Mujibillo Tursunov, and Qudratillo Abdukakhhorov, will also showcase their skills in this much-anticipated tournament.
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