Greatest gathering of champions in history (From Western Telegraph)

Greatest gathering of champions in history

3:00pm Sunday 4th July 2010 in

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Wales has been selected to host this year’s WBC (World Boxing Council) Night of Champions, a gala awards event held every four years.

The global boxing community unites to celebrate and acknowledge lifetime achievements, unsung heroes, and boxing’s contribution to developing youth and the wider community.

This year, over 100 current and ex-champions are expected to visit Cardiff for the three-day international boxing festival, on July 29th to 31st, making it the greatest gathering of champions in history.

Already confirmed are Eric Morales, Roberto Duran, Hector “Macho” Comacho, Leon Spinks, Ernie Shavers, and Tim Witherspoon.

Tickets for all three evenings of the festival can be purchased from Ticketmaster on 0844 999 999 or Cardiff International Arena box office on 029 2022 4488.