By Boxing Bob Newman
The WBC concluded the first full day of their 64th annual convention in Acapulco with their annual Awards banquet. Awards and recognitions were bestowed on several honorees:
Sampson Lewkowicz- recognized by World Boxing Cares for his work with the WBC amateur program
World Boxing Cares- received a certificate of recognition from the mayor of Los Angeles for all the work that they have done with youth specifically in LA.
Emilio and Ivan Lopez- Two boxing brothers who were also recognized by World Boxing Cares for their work and achievements in the WBC amateur boxing program.
Juan Carlos Pelayo- The president of FECOMBOX was serenaded on his birthday tonight by the entire 800+ person strong congregation.
Peter Stucki- The WBC Lifetime Achievement Ward
Hector Sulaiman- Man of the Year Award
Jackie Nava- Victoria Cerveza female championship belt, placed around her waist by Julio Cesar Chavez
Katie Taylor- A medallion with her image will be permanently placed on all WBC female championship belts. Katie placed one such medallion on a giant WBC championship belt on the stage for all to see.
Diego Medellin- Champion of Hope award presented to him by current WBC super featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster. Medellin is working like a champion to overcome the debilitating effects of a stroke.
Anthony “Tony” Hall- Champion Of Life Award after battling liver Cancer. Hall saved the life of his young son who had been suicidal after experiencing severe bullying. The younger Hall learned boxing from his father Tony which instilled a championship attitude in him.
Rafael “Bazooka” Limon- The former WBC super featherweight champ recently recovered from an 8-month stay in hospital and was presented an award by the previous winner of the WBC’s bravest man in the world: Bridger Walker.
Hector Afu- Panamanian referee of the recent Canelo Alvarez – Christian Mbilli fight got Canelo to sign his referee shirt in the ring immediately after the fight. Tonight, Canelo’s trainer Eddie Reynoso also signed the shirt. The plan is to auction the shirt to raise funds for victims of the recent earthquake in Panama.
Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez- received a special WBC ball cap emblazoned with the WBC logo which was made of 24 karat gold and Swarovski crystals. This honors the legacy of Gonzalez’s Nicaraguan countryman and boxing legend Alexis Argüello.
The hat is from a line of luxury pieces manufactured by Maestros Joyeros in collaboration with Barbas Hats.
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