Jose Sulaiman resigns

[ИATAS]

As sure as Arum's son will eventually replace him. He's been groomed for it for years. Which likely means business as usual.

which one you talking about arum or solaiman? arum's son-in-law is going to be great for the sport. Jose's son I'm sure is a scumbag as well.

[gingeralbino]

more like don king went to his hotel room to get that envelope full of money back of him that he gives him before every WBC meeting

[Scott9945]

which one you talking about arum or solaiman? arum's son-in-law is going to be great for the sport. Jose's son I'm sure is a scumbag as well.

I'm agreeing with you. At least as far as Sulaiman goes.

[Kevin Malone]

Link: htt p://www.fightn ews.com/Boxing/jose-sulaiman-resigns-65488

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Dan Rafael is confirming this on Twitter....

# Sulaiman is a drama queen. I think this has happened other times. Hope it sticks, but by Thurs I figure he'll be re-elected unanimously. 10 minutes ago via web

# Word from disgusting WBC's convention: president for life Jose Sulaiman resigned. Good riddance, but I'm sure he'll be talked into returning 11 minutes ago via web

[Guest]

This is awesome news.

Now he doesn't even have to be pretend he wasn't biased.

[kenso]

no way king retired, just no way.

[DET. IRONSIDE]

Sadly theres no official news. I hope its true this is the most recent story from a decent news source on the convention (and Sulaiman quitting is the kind of news Reuters would report):

http://ca.reuters.com/article/sports...6A106N20101102



By James Blears

CANCUN, Mexico (Reuters) - The World Boxing Council wants to eliminate what they called exploitation of boxers by creating a document that lists a fighter's key information like injuries and total rounds fought.

Speaking at a conference in Cancun, Mexico, long-time WBC president Jose Sulaiman said the passport-type document would list a boxer's classification, medical authorization, weight category, quality of opponents and total rounds fought.

Sulaiman, who said the document would apply to 164 nations affiliated with the WBC and would be up to boxing commissions to enforce, feels the information would eliminate mismatches and prevent boxers from fighting when injured.

"The pirates of the gymnasiums leave taking boxers without authorization or any medical examination," said Sulaiman, who has been WBC president for nearly 35 years.

"They take a featherweight and make him fight against a welterweight. They put a boxer who's been constantly loosing against a winner, or a fighter who's been medically suspended."

Sulaiman, who helped introduce several safety measures in boxing, including reducing world title fights to 12 rounds from 15, said a boxing passport would eliminate any abuse if the world's boxing commissions demand it be presented.

(Editing by Frank Pingue)

However that news is a day old but if ths little rattle thrown out of the pram incident is true I hope the other heads in the room do NOT buckle and beg for Sulaiman and King to come back and talk. People should immediately elect a new President and set about organising the WBC properly.

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

I heard Sulaiman took his job back an hour later. And no I'm not kidding and that's why only one place is running this story so far.

[warp1432]

Mandatory Challenger: Winner of upcoming fight between Ajose Olusegun and Ali Chebah. Regarding the WBC/WBO unification fight vs. Tim Bradley in January 29, 2011, the WBC will only recognize Alexander as WBC/WBO champion if he wins, but not Bradley if he wins. This stems from Bradley opting to relinquish the WBC belt prior to his unification with then WBO champ Kendall Holt.

What the **** is this ****

[DET. IRONSIDE]

I heard Sulaiman took his job back an hour later. And no I'm not kidding and that's why only one place is running this story so far.

So he WAS just acting like a child then?