The World Boxing Council President, Mauricio Sulaimán, held an historic meeting with all the participants of the highly anticipated WBC Boxing Grand Prix, of which many new details were revealed for the first time.
The virtual meeting served as a platform to explain the exact details of the tournament to all of those involved.
He revealed that the WBC had received an impressive amount of applications, with thousands applying for a spot in the 32-man tournament over four divisions.
The first stage will be held in just a few weeks time from April 17 to 20 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Riyadh Season Boxing Grand Prix’s primary objective is to highlight emerging boxing talent, providing a crucial platform for athletes to gain exposure worldwide.
Not only is there a significant cash prize, but all four Grand Prix champions will become mandatory challengers for the WBC Silver title, placing them in pole positions to challenge for a world title soon after.
Full Details of the Boxing Grand Prix:
First Stage: April 17-20
Venue: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Divisions: Featherweight / Super Lightweight / Middleweight / Heavyweight
Participants: 32 boxers per division
Countries Represented: Over 40
Bout Format: 64 bouts over 6 rounds
Scoring: Open after the second and fourth rounds
Round End: Buzzer 30 seconds before the end
Judges: Positioned in high chairs for better viewing
Tournament Format: Single Elimination
Results: No draws
Technology: Instant Replay will be implemented
Refereeing: Guaranteed neutrality with referees and judges of different nationalities
Prize: A little over $200,000 for the winners
Reserves: Reserve fighters will be available for any eventuality
Streaming: Exclusive on DAZN
