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WBC

British

abbreviation

World Boxing Council

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Ukrainian great Oleksandr Usyk returns to the ring on 23 May when he defends his WBC title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven in Egypt.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The two-time world champion has not fought in Britain since December 2022, when he stopped Derek Chisora at this weekend's fight venue to retain the WBC title.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Shohei Ohtani hit .462 with three home runs in four WBC games yet somehow felt the need to apologize for falling short.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

A quadrennial competition between national baseball squads, the WBC is like the World Cup — if only 15 or so countries cared about soccer.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Throughout the WBC, the Venezuelans steadfastly refused to discuss the ongoing turmoil back home or talk about their hosts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

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