A new tournament officially appeared in boxing.

A new boxing tournament WBC Grand Prix has started

At the WBC conference in Hamburg, it was announced that a new boxing tournament WBC Grand Prix has begun. The event was organized by Turki Al-Sheikh, head of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, and Mauricio Sulaiman, president of WBC. The news was published by Sulaiman on his social media.

The tournament will feature 128 boxers, who will be divided into four weight categories: featherweight, super lightweight, middleweight, and super heavyweight. The main condition for participation is to be under 26 years of age and have no more than 10 professional fights.

Today we announced the @RiyadhSeason WBC Boxing Grand Prix which was one of the last dreams of my father Jose Sulaiman Young prospects of around the world will a path to greatness in 2025. I’m very proud and honored to have the trust of HE @Turki_alalshikh @WBCBoxing pic.twitter.com/cyFCI3hTz7

— Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) December 9, 2024

The tournament will start with quarter-final matches in February 2025. The final fights will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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