WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS
September 5, 2012 – Mexico City.
From the office of WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán:
WBC STATISTICS
WBC Super Middleweight World Championship
Oracle Arena – Oakland, California
September 8, 2012
This will be the 1,789th fight sanctioned by the WBC in its 49-year history.
GOOSSEN TUTOR PROMOTIONS & GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS PRESENT:
ANDRE “S.O.G.” WARD (U.S.)
WBC super middleweight world champion
Age (date of birth): 28 (2-23-84)
Residence: Oakland, California
Birthplace: San Francisco, California
Record: 25-0, 13 KOs
Height: 6’0”
Stance: Righthanded
Total rounds: 163
World championship fights: 5-0, 0 KOs
Manager: James Prince
Trainer: Virgil Hunter
Promoter: Dan Goossen
“Bad” CHAD DAWSON (U.S.)
WBC light heavyweight world champion
Age (date of birth): 30 (7-13-82)
Residence: New Haven, Connecticut
Birthplace: Hartsville, South Carolina
Record: 31-1, 1 NC, 1 ND, 17 KOs
Height: 6’2”
Stance: Lefthanded
Total rounds: 171
World championship fights: 6-1, 1 ND, 2 KOs
Manager: Walter Kane
Trainer: John Scully
Promoter: Gary Shaw
WBC SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS
1. Ray Leonard (US) 1988 – 1990
2. Mauro Galvano (Italy) 1990 – 1992
3. Nigel Benn (GB) 1992 – 1996
4. Thulane Malinga (S. Afr) 1996
5. Vincenzo Nardiello (Ita) 1996
6. Robin Reid (GB) 1996 – 1997
7. Thulane Malinga (S. Afr) * 1997 – 1998
8. Richie Woodhall (GB) 1998 – 1999
9. Markus Beyer (Germany) 1999 – 2000
10. Glenn Catley (GB) 2000
11. Dingaan Thobela (S. Afr) 2000
12. Dave Hilton (Can) 2000
13. Eric Lucas (Can) 2001 – 2003
14. Markus Beyer (Germany) * 2003 – 2004
15. Danny Green (Australia) Int. 2003 – 2005
16. Cristian Sanavia (Italy) 2004
17. Markus Beyer (Germany) * 2004 – 2006
18. Mikkel Kessler (Denmark) 2006 – 2007
19. Joe Calzaghe (GB) 2007
20. Carl Froch (GB) 2008 – 2010
21. Mikkel Kessler (Denmark) * (Emeritus) 2010
22. Carl Froch (GB) * 2010 – 2011
23. Andre Ward (US) 2011 –
* Regained
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISION IN WBC HISTORY
18 world champions have been recognized by the WBC, of whom only three have regained the title: Markus Beyer (Germany), Thulane Malinga (S. Africa), Carl Froch (GB).
66 super middleweight world title bouts have been held in WBC history.
WBC STATISTICS
WBC Lightweight World Championship
Oracle Arena – Oakland, California
September 8, 2012
This will be the 1,790th fight sanctioned by the WBC in its 49-year history.
GOOSSEN TUTOR PROMOTIONS & GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS PRESENT:
ANTONIO De MARCO (right) vs. JOHN MOLINA (left)
ANTONIO “Tony” De MARCO (MEXICO)
WBC lightweight world champion
Age (date of birth): 26 (1-7-86)
Residence: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Birthplace: Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
Record: 27-2-1, 20 KOs
Height: 5’9”
Stance: Lefthanded
Total rounds: 150
World championship fights: 2-1, 2 KOs
Managers: Jorge Marrone, Romulo Quirarte Sr.
Trainer: Romulo Quirarte Sr.
Promoter: Gary Shaw
“The Gladiator” JOHN MOLINA JR. (U.S.)
Ranked WBC No. 15 at 135 pounds
Age (date of birth): 29 (12-28-82)
Residence: Covina, California
Birthplace: Monterey Park, California
Record: 24-1, 19 KOs
Height: 5’10.5”
Stance: Righthanded
Total rounds: 90
World championship fights: 0
Managers: Sergio Diaz, John Molina Sr. (father)
Trainer: Joe Goossen
Promoter: Dan Goossen
WBC LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS
1. Carlos Ortiz (P. Rico) 1963 – 1965
2. Ismael Laguna (Pan) 1965
3. Carlos Ortiz (P. Rico) 1965 – 1968 *
4. Carlos Teo Cruz (Dom .R.) 1968 – 1969
5. Mando Ramos (US) 1969 – 1970
6. Ismael Laguna (Pan) 1970 *
7. Pedro Carrasco (Spain) 1971 – 1972
8. Mando Ramos (US) 1972 *
9. Erubey Carmona (Mex) 1972
10. Rodolfo Gonzalez (Mex) 1972 – 1974
11. Ishimatsu Suzuki (Japan) 1974 – 1976
12. Esteban De Jesus (P. Rico) 1976 – 1978
13. Roberto Duran (Pan) 1978
14. Jim Watt (GB) 1979 – 1981
15. Alexis Arguello (Nic) 1981 – 1983
16. Edwin Rosario (P. Rico) 1983 – 1984
17. Jose Luis Ramirez (Méx) 1984 – 1985
18. Hector Camacho (P. Rico) 1985 – 1987
19. Jose Luis Ramírez (Méx) 1987 – 1988 *
20. Julio Cesar Chavez (Méx) 1988
21. Pernell Whitaker (US) 1989 – 1991
22. Miguel Angel Gonzalez (Mex) 1992 – 1995
23. Jean Baptiste Mendy (Fra) 1996 – 1997
24. Steve Johnston (US) 1997 – 1998
25. Cesar Bazan (Mex) 1998 – 1999
26. Steve Johnston (US) 1999 – 2000 *
27. Jose Luis Castillo (Mex) 2000 – 2002
28. Floyd Mayweather (US) 2002 – 2003
29. Jose Luis Castillo (Mex) 2004 – 2005 *
30. Diego Corrales (US) 2005
31. Jose A. Santa Cruz (US) (Interim) 2006
32. David Diaz (US) (Interim) 2006 – 2008
33. Joel Casamayor (Cuba) 2007
34. Manny Pacquiao (Phil) 2008
35. Edwin Valero (Venezuela) 2009 – 2010
36. Antonio De Marco (Mexico) (Interim) 2009 – 2010
37. Humberto Soto (Mexico) 2010 – 2011
38. Antonio De Marco (Mexico) 2011*
* Regained
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION IN THE HISTORY OF THE WBC:
31 world champions have been recognized by the WBC, of whom seven have regained the title: Carlos Ortiz (P. Rico), Ismael Laguna (Panama), Mando Ramos (US), Jose Luis Ramirez (Mexico), Steve Johnston (US), Jose Luis Castillo (Mexico), Antonio De Marco (Mexico).
124 WBC lightweight world title fights have been held in WBC history.
WBC Statistics by Luis Medina.
