Tuesday in Mexico City, the WBC unveiled the million dollar belt that will be presented to the winner of Mayweather-Pacquiao on May 2nd.
Current WBC 175lb champion Adonis Stevenson and legendary former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes were on hand to help with the unveiling, alongside WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman.
It’s always good to see the Easton Assassin, who won his own WBC strap in a gruelling fight with Ken Norton in 1978, out and about and looking so well.
Of the custom made belt that is adorned with 3000 mini emeralds, that won out in a fan vote over an onyx design, the WBC said;
“This exquisite masterpiece is especially designed for a unique bout that is already gracing the pages of boxing history.”
“The WBC is extremely grateful to the multitude of fans that voted on our website to determine the design of the historic belt that either Mayweather or Pacquiao will possess.”
When asked about his thoughts on the current WBC welterweight champ, Holmes said of Mayweather;
“A lot of young guys today don’t seem to have the dedication, but that’s one thing I do see in Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sure, he’s messed around a lot but he’s dedicated to his boxing and that’s what is going to help him win this fight.”
Holmes quipped;
“Damn I wish I was 21 again!”
Asked if he missed the ring these days the legend simply said;
“The cheques. I miss those! No more big cheques”
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