Champions from the past and the present

As part of the 50th anniversary of the WBC, we pay a fond tribute to our marvelous world champions- stars from the past, and diamonds-rough hewn or polished, that dominate the divisions nowadays.

SUPERWELTER DIVISION

Past...Denny Moyer

Considered as many as the best ever boxer from Oregon, and nephew of the former champion Tommy Moyer and bother of Phil Moyer.

Born on August, 1939 in Portland Oregon Denny was attracted to boxing from a young age and notched up an impressive amateur career.

He made his professional debut on August 17, 1957 against Jimmy McCoy at the Meadows Race Track in Portland, Oregon. That time Denny won by decision.

Years later he got the chance of fighting for the WBC superwelterweight title on February 19, 1963 at the Civic Auditorium in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Stan Harrington was his rival, who he defeated by UD in 15 rounds.

His last fight was on March 18, 1975 when he was defeated by Franz Csandl via decision. After his retirement Moyer worked in real estate and became owner of a construction company.

He built a record of 97 wins, 25 KO’s, 38 losses and 4 draws.

Present...Saul Alvarez

The young flame haired boxer was born on July 18, 1990 in San Agustin de Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, in Guadalajara, Jalisco.

A member of a large family, he decided to enter boxing thanks to one of his brothers, Rigoberto Alvarez, who was very committed and passionate about boxing. When Saul turned 12 he fought for the first time with the support of his brother “Español” Alvarez.

Under the management of Jose Reynoso and his brother, Saul began training hard in boxing to become one of the most famous Mexican boxers from recent times.

He made his professional debut when he was 15 years old on October, 29, 2005 with a KO victory over Abraham Gonzalez in the fourth round.

With an impressive record, “Canelo” began to turn into a very important prospect.

The day came. It was March 5, 2011 when Saul got his chance of fighting for the WBC super welterweight title against Matthew Hatton, who he defeated by UD to become the new WBC champion.

He has successfully defended his title five times. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is one of Boxing's bright new stars.

Source: wbcboxing.com/wbcEng25/index.php