The World Boxing Council Ukraine (abbreviated WBC Ukraine) is a public and professional
boxing
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organization that sanctions title fights in Ukraine. It is a member of the world professional boxing governing body
World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council (WBC) is an international professional boxing organization. It is among the four major organizations which sanction professional boxing bouts, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation ...
in Ukraine (WBC). The opening of the WBC office in
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the List of European countries by area, second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which Russia–Ukraine border, borders it to the east and northeast. Ukraine also borders Belarus to the nor ...
took place on August 10, 2021 in
Kyiv
Kyiv, also Kiev, is the capital and most populous List of cities in Ukraine, city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both sides of the Dnieper, Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2022, its population was 2, ...
.
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the List of European countries by area, second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which Russia–Ukraine border, borders it to the east and northeast. Ukraine also borders Belarus to the nor ...
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History
The idea of establishing the WBC Ukraine office emerged long before its official opening. Following the 56th WBC Convention in
Kyiv
Kyiv, also Kiev, is the capital and most populous List of cities in Ukraine, city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both sides of the Dnieper, Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2022, its population was 2, ...
, hosted and organized by
Vitali Klitschko
Vitalii Volodymyrovych Klychko (; ; born 19 July 1971), known as Vitali Klitschko, is a Ukrainian politician and former professional boxer. He serves as mayor of Kyiv,Mykhailo Zavialov and WBC Ambassador Chico Lopez. Mykola Kovalchuk has been selected as the President of World Boxing Council Ukraine.
WBC Ukraine activities
The entire WBC Ukraine office team has now focused its efforts on supporting
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the List of European countries by area, second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which Russia–Ukraine border, borders it to the east and northeast. Ukraine also borders Belarus to the nor ...
during the war and has launched the “WBC Cares Ukraine” Charitable Fund.
WBC Cares Ukraine
The WBC Ukraine headquarters arranged a visit to hospitals and care centers for orphaned or at-risk children, where they conducted open training sessions and skill-building activities for both boys and girls. Several boxing tournaments were organized throughout Ukraine to help develop young athletes and motivate them to excel in their matches. Each young boxer received special diplomas and medals for their participation, with former world champion and WBC ambassador
Oleksandr Gvozdyk
Oleksandr Serhiyovych Gvozdyk (also Hvozdyk; ; born 15 April 1987) is a Ukrainian professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Council, WBC and Lineal championship, lineal light-heavyweight titles from 2018 to 2019. As an Amateur boxing, amateu ...
personally signing the gloves of the top male and female competitors. WBC Cares Ukraine also supported volunteers working in animal shelters. In addition to youth tournaments, boxing competitions were held for cadets from the National University of Ukraine's military unit, with the best athletes being awarded WBC medals and diplomas. To promote peace in Ukraine, and in collaboration with OPUS, the Luxury Book Company released a special edition of ''WBC Greatest Fights'', which features a collection of the most memorable bouts in WBC history.
See also
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World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council (WBC) is an international professional boxing organization. It is among the four major organizations which sanction professional boxing bouts, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation ...
(WBC)
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European Boxing Union
The European Boxing Union (EBU), formerly known as the International Boxing Union (IBU), is a pan-European governing body that sanctions championship bouts in professional boxing. The EBU governs the EBU European Championship, in addition to their ...
(EBU)
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Boxing
Boxing is a combat sport and martial art. Taking place in a boxing ring, it involves two people – usually wearing protective equipment, such as boxing glove, protective gloves, hand wraps, and mouthguards – throwing Punch (combat), punch ...