Hublot and WBC : quite the knock-out.

In the presence of various champions and legends from the world of boxing, together with Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe and WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, the luxury Swiss watchmaking brand presented another special edition: the latest in a long line of projects and editions which have been carried out in partnership between Hublot and the World Boxing Council, the sport’s international governing body. 

Boxing is the oldest documented sport and dates back to 6000 BC. “Boxing is the art of fighting with the heart while using the fists“ explained WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman. Hublot has taken the fervour and art of the sport and fused it with the passion and history of the watch world. 

CEO Ricardo Guadalupe brilliantly hosted and brought this powerful, legendary evening to life. It was Mauricio Sulaiman who darted in and out of the ring and highlighted each boxer’s efforts. 

In order to continue this legendary association, the « WORLD BOXING COUNCIL” Special Edition CLASSIC FUSION CHRONOGRAPH watch was presented, demonstrating one of the main characteristics of Hublot watches: different-coloured carbon fibre. For this special edition, a racing green colour was chosen. It is limited to 50 numbered models and features both logos and hands in gold. 

On the night, the gold belt went to the boxing champions gathered together for this legendary event, each of whom made handprints on special plaques which will be auctioned in the near future in a partnership between the WBC and Hublot to raise money and pursue Hublot’s clear mission to help different charitable foundations with causes reflecting the values and vision of the Swiss watchmaking brand. 

ABOUT HUBLOT 
« Hublot – A different way to progress » say those who know this unique Swiss luxury watch company, where each and every moment moves forward to create the future at breathtaking speed. A dream, initiated and developed by Hublot’s Chairman Jean-Claude Biver with CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe when they took control of the brand in 2004. These two men are responsible for turning the Hublot brand into a genuine success story in which the King Power, Classic Fusion, and Big Bang – now celebrating its 10th Anniversary with exciting limited editions – represent the symbols of a constantly evolving tradition. 
From in-house watch complications, including award-winning minute repeaters and tourbillons, to revolutionary materials such as patented scratch-resistant Magic Gold and coloured Texalium carbon fibre, to world class collaborations such as Ferrari, FIFA™ World Cup, and Italia Independent, Hublot characterises itself through the « Art of Fusion » philosophy, bringing tradition into the future. For more information, visit www.hublot.com. 

ABOUT THE WBC 
The World Boxing Council is the biggest boxing organisation on the planet. Its main priority is looking after boxers’ safety and well-being, both inside and outside the ring. The WBC was founded in 1963 and today we have 165 countries around the world affiliated within our ranks. Some of our biggest champions are: Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Julio César Chávez, Oscar de La Hoya, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao among many others. The WBC rules which have revolutionised boxing are the following:
• Reducing the length of championship bouts from 15 to 12 rounds. 
• Adding the fourth ring rope. 
• Gloves with attached thumbs. 
• Creating intermediate weight divisions. 
• Life and medical insurance for boxers taking part in championship bouts. 
• Establishing the Clean Boxing Program for a drug-free sport.