World Boxing Council Ukraine

World Boxing Council Ukraine
AbbreviationWBC Ukraine
Motto"My blood is green, my heart is gold!
Formation2021; 5 years ago (2021)
TypeNon-profit institution
PurposeBoxing sanctioning organization
HeadquartersKyiv, Ukraine
Region served
Worldwide, Ukraine
Official language
English, Ukrainian
President
Mykola Kovalchuk
Main organ
General Assembly
Parent organization
World Boxing Council
Websitewbc-ukraine.com/uk/

The World Boxing Council Ukraine (WBC Ukraine) is a boxing organization in Ukraine, part of the international World Boxing Council (WBC). It was founded in 2021 in Kyiv.

History

WBC Ukraine was created after the 56th WBC Convention in Kyiv, with support from Vitali Klitschko and others. Mykola Kovalchuk is the president of the organisation.

Activities

WBC Ukraine runs WBC Cares Ukraine, a charity supporting children, volunteers, and youth boxing. They organize tournaments and events to promote peace and help Ukraine during the war.

References

  1. ↑ "The First bout for WBC UKRAINE title in boxing history - World Boxing Council". 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  2. ↑ "THE WBC PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF ITS REPRESENTATION OFFICE IN UKRAINE - World Boxing Council". 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  3. ↑ August 2021, Anish Parekh on 12th (2021-08-12). "WBC branch out to Ukraine". britishboxingnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ↑ Roberts, Brian. "Boxing Champions Klitschko, Usyk And Lomachenko Join Ukraine Defense Force". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  5. ↑ "News". klitschkomuseum.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  6. ↑ WBC_admin (2024-12-16). "Booklet WBC Cares". WBC Cares. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  7. ↑ "Interview with the President of the WBC Ukraine, Mykola Kovalchuk - World Boxing Council". 2022-04-06. Retrieved 2025-03-06.