The Green and Gold Belt is the emblem of the WBC and the highest recognition for those who enter the ring and triumph.
In its tireless search for innovation The World Boxing Council created a series of special and unique belts, in order to reward and recognize the fights that have transcended the history of boxing.
A special trophy that Mexico and boxing, award to the fighters who face each other on the two most representative dates for Mexico, May 5 (Battle of Puebla) and September 16 (Independence Day).
The WBC has worked hand in hand with indigenous communities, highlighting diverse cultures through its Mexican artisans who have transformed the WBC belt into true art forms. Each and every one representing the best of their culture.
Here and now a new work of art joins this family of belts, and the WBC unveiled the Puebla belt, a jewel created by artisan hands from cultures that merged to create a belt of vibrant colors. with majestic representations of each culture, designed by Angélica Moreno in the Talavera de la Reyna workshop.
For the development of the belt, two of the most important craft techniques in the State of Puebla were used, talavera and embroidery. The embroidery was done by Matilde Juárez, a craftswoman and artist from Puebla who shows through embroidery and applied colors the most representative patterns of different locations in the state of Puebla.
We offer you a preview of how this beautiful belt will look alike when is presented to the winner of the historic Undisputed vs Undisputed Match starred by Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez and Jermell Charlo.
Hitchins wins
The 2016 Haiti Olympian and current rising Super Lightweight contender Richardson Hutchins won the WBC Silver title by defeating North American José Zepeda by unanimous decision this Saturday in Orlando, Florida.
Hitchins dominated the entire fight against a willing and brave Zepeda, who did not stop seeking the knockout throughout the fight.
Hitchins showed his best technique and footwork that allowed him to win by unanimous decision.
The scores were 120-108, 120-108 and 119-109, all in favor of Hitchins.
