The World Boxing Council and the entire sports family are ready to enjoy a month full of action, so fasten your belt with the WBC and check out all the information about these wars!

Saul Alvarez vs. Daniel Jacobs / May 4, Nevada

Everything is ready at the T-Mobile Arena for the fight between WBC middleweight champion, Saul Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs, two warriors of the ring who will be disputing not only being considered the best pound by pound but also the dream of the Mayan WBC belt, a jewel of craftsmanship that includes figures in jade stones, other precious stones and bathed in 14 carat gold.

A unique belt that includes the most representative elements of the Mayan culture.

Miguel Berchelt vs. Francisco Vargas / May 11, Arizona

The wait is over and one of the most anticipated rematches between WBC super featherweight champion, Miguel Berchelt and Francisco Vargas. Two Mexicans who in 2017 gave us an unforgettable war.  Berchelt, then 27 years old stopped Vargas, in the eleventh round of a rugged  and bloody fight to win the WBC world title of the 130 pounds division.

Originally they were scheduled to fight on March 23 at The Forum in Inglewood, California, but the fight was postponed as Berchelt suffered a hand injury during training camp. Today everything is ready and another war is expected from beginning to end.

Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale / May 18, New York

WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, is getting ready for the first defense of this year and the ninth since winning the belt in 2015, this time against a dangerous opponent who wishes to avenge the defeat he suffered against British Anthony Joshua against whom lost by TKO in the seventh round.

With  a record 20 fights won, 18 of them by KO and 1  defeat, Breazeale, trusts to defeat  Wilder who has a record 40 wins, 39 KO´s and a draw.

Gary Russell Jr. vs. Kiko Martínez / May 18, New York

The WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell and former world champion Kiko Martinez, from Spain, will be clashing and it is expected to be an explosive one.

This will be the fourth time that Gary defends his crown and  he is convinced that he will get the victory. The fight will be part of the card led by  Deoantay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale.

Josh Taylor vs. Ivan Baranchyk / May 18, Scotland

In the quest to become the 140-pound World Boxing Super Series winner, Josh Taylor and Ivan Baranchyk are preparing to offer one of their best performances at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.

Josh Taylor reaches this commitment with an undefeated record of 14 fights won 12 of them by KO, while Ivan has a record of 19 with 12 knockouts.

Wanheng Menayothin vs. Tatsuya Fukuhara / May 31, Thailand

Wanheng Menayothin will try to defend his WBC minimum once again, against the sixth world ranked Japanese fighter Tatsuya Fukuhara (21-6-6, 7 KO’s), in a fight that has caused great expectations.

Menayothin, will face Fukuhara in search of a victory that allows him to extend his undefeated record as world champion. In 2017 Wanheng defeated Fukuhara in a very competitive match and this time he intends to repeat the feat, but even more decisively.

WBC Press Release