WBC
18 stories covering WBC — news, results and analysis.
Conor Benn Rules Out Teofimo Lopez Fight Before Garcia Clash
Benn says his September 12 shot at Ryan Garcia's WBC welterweight title is his last at 147lbs — and 168lbs is the plan after that.
Sep 6, 2026
Christian Mbilli Shrugs Off Canelo Delay Ahead of October 31 Riyadh Clash
The WBC champ says a six-week postponement means nothing after years of chasing Canelo. Both men will hit a year of inactivity by fight night.
Sep 5, 2026
Lester Martinez Eyes Canelo and Mbilli After 10th-Round KO
The unbeaten WBC interim champ says both fights are coming after stopping Luka Plantic. Canelo-Mbilli lands October 31 in Riyadh.
Aug 31, 2026
Ryan Garcia Calls Terence Crawford a 'Hater' Over Conor Benn Pick
Garcia (25-2, 20 KO) defends his WBC title against Benn on September 12 — and he's not happy Crawford is backing the underdog.
Aug 30, 2026
Lester Martinez Wants Canelo or Mbilli — But He Has to Win First
The unbeaten WBC interim champ says he'd take either name, days before a title defense against Luka Plantic in Los Angeles.
Aug 28, 2026
Fundora Puts WBC Belt on the Line vs Unbeaten Hadribeaj on Oct 17
The 6ft 6in champ picks his mandatory over a unification payday, facing a 23-0-1 challenger stepping up in class in his maiden title shot.
Aug 26, 2026
Ryan Garcia Picks Sugar Ray Leonard as Welterweight GOAT
The WBC champ ran a fantasy bracket of nine welterweight legends and landed on Leonard, whose 36-4 (25 KO) resume speaks for itself.
Aug 26, 2026
Benavidez Wants His Belt: Mikaelian Told to Fight or Get Stripped
The WBC is leaning on champ Noel Mikaelian to face 32-0 David Benavidez — or hand over the strap he's booked to defend against Jai Opetaia on Sept 12.
Aug 14, 2026
Frank Warren Makes Conor Benn a 'Massive Underdog' Against Ryan Garcia
Benn, 25-1, jumps back to 147lbs on September 12 to challenge WBC champ Ryan Garcia (25-2). Warren isn't buying the Brit's chances.
Aug 11, 2026
Conor Benn Chases His WBC Dream Against Ryan Garcia in Vegas
Benn (25-1, 14 KO) drops back to 147 for the first time in four years to challenge Ryan Garcia for the WBC welterweight title on September 12.
Aug 10, 2026
Tim Bradley Backs Canelo to "Piece Up" Mbilli in Riyadh Title Clash
Bradley sees Canelo's counterpunching overwhelming the WBC champ on October 31 — but at 63-2-2, is the 36-year-old still that guy?
Aug 10, 2026
William Zepeda Wins WBC Lightweight Title as Roach Runs Winless in Three
Zepeda outboxed Lamont Roach for the vacant WBC 135 lb belt on scores of 117-111 twice and 118-110, moving to 34-1 with an eye on undisputed.
Aug 2, 2026
Crawford Warns Roach: Pick Up the Volume or Zepeda Punishes You
Terence Crawford, 42-0 and fresh off beating Canelo, says Lamont Roach's low output could sink him against 33-1 volume machine William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight strap.
Aug 1, 2026
Teddy Atlas Backs Conor Benn to Upset Ryan Garcia in Vegas
The Hall of Fame trainer leans toward Benn (25-1) over WBC champ Garcia (25-2) on September 12, citing one recurring flaw in 'King Ry's' game.
Jul 30, 2026
Benavidez Eyes Mikaelian in November as Cruiserweight Plans Firm Up
Fresh off stopping Gilberto Ramírez in six, the unbeaten 32-0 'Mexican Monster' is closing in on a WBC title unification against Noel Mikaelian.
Jul 29, 2026
Roach vs Zepeda: Vacant WBC Lightweight Belt Up for Grabs in Vegas
Two-time controversial-draw victim Lamont Roach meets Shakur Stevenson's only conqueror William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight title on August 1.
Jul 26, 2026
Bellew's Garcia-Benn Verdict: Which Ryan Shows Up Decides It
Tony Bellew backs Ryan Garcia as an overwhelming favourite over Conor Benn on Sept 12 — but only if the right version of the WBC champ turns up.
Jul 25, 2026
Inoue vs Nasukawa 2 Set for September 27 in Tokyo
The WBC bantamweight champ beat Nasukawa on points last November, ending a 53-fight winning streak. Now they run it back at Toyota Arena.
Jul 23, 2026