WBC
1963Founded
Mexico CityHeadquarters
Mauricio SulaimánPresident
WBC news, written in our own words with every source linked. Its green-and-gold belt is one of the four major world titles.
What we cover on WBC
The World Boxing Council was founded in 1963 and is based in Mexico City. Its green-and-gold belt is one of the four major world titles. After Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt on June 26, 2026, the WBC elevated interim champion Agit Kabayel of Germany to full heavyweight champion.
| Fact | WBC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Headquarters | Mexico City |
| President | Mauricio Sulaimán |
| The WBC belt | Green and gold |
| Heavyweight champion (elevated Jun 27, 2026) | Agit Kabayel |
Latest results at a glance
| Event | Latest edition | Date | Headline result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBC Annual Convention | WBC Annual Convention | Nov 30 – Dec 5, 2025 (63rd); Nov 8–13, 2026 (64th) | 63rd — Bangkok, Nov 30 – Dec 5, 2025 | Results |
How we report WBC news
Every WBC story on Wrestling Headliner is written in our own words from the original source, which is linked at the foot of the story. Results stories go up the night of the event and are expanded into full results pages with tables and analysis. Rumors are kept separate and rated for credibility.
Coverage led by David Thompson, MMA & Boxing Editor. Fact-checked by John Miller, Editor-in-Chief.