The Sulaiman Family, and WBC Word Boxing Cares are announcing a new program, World Champions Against Bullying. WBC President Jose Sulaiman, newly appointed Ambassador to the Non Violence Foundation*, called for immediate action and support.
“This, much needed initiative, headed by Harris Haith, Coylette James and Roy Foreman, has been organized in response to the rising number of harassment incidents among our children. It is our conviction that children will respond to our champions; many of whom have come from difficult circumstances to take their place with the best in our society.” said President Jose Sulaiman.
We are setting this motion with a Celebration of Heroes! An evening dedicated to those who have inspired us, and our youth. Please help us pay tribute to some outstanding leaders in the community, and join us for an evening of joy and laughter. It’s not a Fund Raiser as much as a FUN Raiser!
Our hearts to yours,
Jill Diamond, Chair
What: A Celebration of Heroes!
When: Monday, May 14th, 2012
Where: Gotham Comedy Club
208 West 23rd St
New York, NY 10010
How: Reservations: 212. 367.9000
Who: Bruce Silverglade Imamu Mayfield
Chief Edward Kilduff Hon. Melvina Lathan
Tamara Tunie Boyd Melson
COMBATT Joe Mazzilli
Johnny Callas
Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm VIP Reception in Vintage Lounge
7:00 – 7:30pm Seating for GA in Main Showroom
7:30 – 8:15pm Awards Presentation
8:15 – 9:00pm Comedy Show

Admission: GA: $25 cover plus 2 drink minimum per person. Show Only.
VIP: $100 cover. Includes admission to show & reception, unlimited wine & soft drinks during show & reception and VIP seating & a gift bag

Tickets: Available only through Gotham Comedy Club’s box office or online at www.gothamcomedyclub.com

Raffle: Be sure to get your raffle tickets for a chance to win RT coach Air Fare for 2, Hotel Accommodations, and Event Tickets to the WBC’s 50th Convention in Cancun Mexico! Raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.
The Non-Violence Project Foundation, created in honor of John Lennon, is a successful international youth education and leadership initiative promoting social change.

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March 15, 2012 By Michele Chong

WBC Represented at West Coast Gala
Miguel Diaz Wins New WBC Flyweight Belt
Story and photos by Michele Chong
Everybody was “Goin’ Green” at the Thompson Boxing Promotions’ “Night of Champions,” a private boxing show and dinner gala held at the Doubletree Hotel in Orange County on Saturday night. There was a new World Boxing Council (WBC) belt on the line in the main event between Miguel Diaz (8-0, 3 KOs) and Austreberto Juarez (10-1, 2 KOs). “This will be for the WBC US Super Flyweight Championship,” Tellez told me before the bouts began. The evening was a special event hosted by promoter Ken Thompson that also included a charity donation to a youth boxing club. There were many celebrity guests taking in the fights ringside.
WBC Supervisor Rudy Tellez and WBC Supervisor Dr. Joe Noriega were also in attendance to present the famed green and gold strap to the victor of the bout. But before the action started, Tellez, also known as the “Mouthpiece Doctor” wanted me to meet with a group of WBC officials who were working the fights that night.
“I’ve known a lot of these guys and a lot of the fighters here for decades,” the veteran told me. “I’ve known these guys since the ’60s and ’70s; we go back from the Main Street Gym and longer. And I really want to give respect to this group–they are all pros in the game.”
It’s no secret that many sanctioning organizations, including the WBC, take the fair share of criticism in the fight game. Tellez wants to share his positive feelings about this hardworking crew. As he walked me back to the holding area, he commented while entering the room, “We have a great group of WBC officials here; they are sensational.”
Gathered around Rudy were Eddie Alejandre, Pat Russell, Raul Caiz Sr., Dr. Eddie Ayoub, Jerry Cantu, Zac Young, Willie Arriola, Pat Connolly, Dr. Baer, Mark Relyea, among other inspectors, referees, judges and timekeepers assigned duty for the night.
During the evening, Tellez awarded the WBC title to Allentown, Pennsylvania’s Miguel Diaz, after a close and exciting eight-round battle that had the crowd cheering. Diaz and his trainer Julio Peña were both very happy and proud to be taking home a new belt after their “Night of Champions” outing.
“This was an excellent boxing event,” Rudy commented. “I got to see people I first met years ago like Henry Tillman, Lamon Brewster and Rodolfo “El Gato” Gonzalez.”
Adding with a chuckle, “I made Henry’s mouthpiece in the ’70s and Lamon’s mouthpiece way back when and I saw Rodolfo fight years ago. And here we are after all these years!”
The boxing vet also caught up with old friends working the corners and past WBC champions as well as current belt holders. Running into cutman Joe Chavez, Tellez gave him a big hug saying, “This guy I’ve known since the ’60s!”
And everyone there wanted their time with the WBC belt as Tellez and Noriega took time to greet former WBC Middleweight Champ Kelly Pavlik, former WBC Super Bantamweight Champ Israel Vazquez, WBC female titlist Mia St. John, WBC Latino Champ Artemio Reyes Jr., NABF Super Bantamweight titleholder Efrain Esquivias Jr., among others.
After decades aligned with the World Boxing Council, Rudy has nothing but praise for it’s President and founder.
“Jose Sulaimain is a mentor to me–and to boxing,” he states. “Both he and Mauricio are great people; Mauricio is doing an incredible job following in his father’s footsteps.” The WBC Supervisor adds that he’s looking forward to the 50th WBC Convention. “It will be in November and this time it will be in Cancun,” he says. The longtime organization also is known for their NABF sanctioning body and their WBC Cares charitable endeavors.
Photos by Michele Chong
© 2012 All rights reserved.

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WBC World Champion Mariana “La Barbie” Juarez, and WBC Members Patty Carranza & Juan Carlos Pelayo Sanchez for getting us the Mariana Calendar’s all the way from Mexico City! Lynette Nicholson of Denver Nuggets promotions for getting us the game tickets for Francisco and his family. (Pro Boxing & Pro Basketball do work together!)

All I can say the Blessing within it’s self was to see the smile on Francisco’s face when he received all of his stuff from the WBC & The Denver Nuggets and seeing his name on the monitor at the basketball game.

As for the calendar of “La Barbie” he totally loved it and his WBC certificate. As for the excitement of the game with the Denver Nuggets winning in overtime!

“I told Francisco it not over yet Affalo will make the 3 free throws and we will win in overtime! (Nuggets did win) Just like him fighting every day to enjoy what he can out of life, you got to keep fighting.”

Raylene and I have adopted Francisco until the good Lord calls him home and we will do whatever we can to make his last days on earth the most memorable times of his young life!

Thank you everyone for you Awesome support in reaching out to help this young man enjoy himself to the fullest. Also, thanks to my boxer Raymond Martinez and his grandma Sandra Lopez for giving us the blessing of helping Francisco Daniel Rodriguez Mata, get some of dreams to come true!

Children’s Hospital may have sent home because there was nothing more they could do for him and his bone cancer, but we will do the best we can to help him enjoy what time we have to be Blessed by him!

Let’s see we all got him a Nugget game and picture of boxer WBC World Champion Mariana Juarez, our next adventure???

Below you can see how this all started, and may God Bless you all for all your help! Enjoy the pictures of Our Brave Hero Francisco.

Love Raylene Carbone & Stephen Blea WBC Cares Members/USA

                                                          Why March for Babies?

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Your support helps babies?

http://www.marchforbabies.org/howyouhelpbabies.aspx

Where can I contribute?

http://www.marchforbabies.org/lailaniolivia09