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World Cup Boxing Series Announces
"4-Man Lightweight Tournament"
World Cup Boxing Series (WCBS), co-founded by CEO Terry
Hollan and matchmaker Guy Taylor, today formally announced
its “4-Man Lightweight Tournament,” commencing with the
February 24th semifinals in Mexico.
The venue, competing boxers, and streaming details will soon
be announced.
“We’re so happy to see this tournament finally become a
reality,” WCBS/matchmaker Guy Taylor said. “It was a lot
harder than we had anticipated due to ongoing COVID-19
travel restrictions. It seemed like once one country’s ban
was lifted, two others were banned. After talking with the
CEO, we decided to do an All-Mexico Lightweight Tournament
featuring the top available prospects.
“I have always been infatuated with tournament elements.
When we started the World Cup Boxing Series, we wanted to
give boxing fans an opportunity to enjoy the same excitement
that other sports fans get to enjoy with tournaments and
playoffs.”
The “World Cup Boxing Series 4-Man Tournament” will begin
Feb. 24th with the semifinals, contested in 8-round matches,
and conclude with the 10-round championship final on June
2nd.
Several locations are being strongly considered for the
semifinals as San Carlos, Los Mochis and Obregon are all
actively pursuing the opportunity to host the first
Mexican-based boxing tournament in many years.
“We haven’t made up our mind yet on the exact location,”
Taylor added, “but I do know which city we are looking at
closely. Wherever we end up going, it will be the hottest
ticket in town.”
Although names of the competing fighters haven’t officially
been announced, several reports have mentioned one of the
top contenders is Mexico’s No. 1 lightweight prospect,
undefeated Luis “Koreano” Torres (14-0, 10 KOs), the World
Boxing Council (WBC) Youth Lightweight Champion.
“Knowing Taylor’s aggressive matchmaking style,” WCBS CEO
Hollan noted, “his bouts are nothing short of electric and
entertaining, and he may even pick it up a notch or two for
this tournament.”
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