WBC introduce the NEW 'Bridgerweight' division at 224lbs

THE WBC have announced a new weight class that will be named in honour of Bridger Walker who was savaged in a dog attack whilst saving his sister.

"Ten years ago the WBC decided to move the limit of the cruiserweight division from 190 to 200lbs, considering the weight of the athletes, since they have undoubtedly grown in an extremely impressive way.

"The highest division, heavyweight, means the highest glory, as the world champion in this category has been traditionally recognized as the most important athlete in the world, the invincible one, the gladiator.

"We have decided to create a new division called Bridger, as it is the bridge necessary to serve the large number of boxers who are between 200 and 224-pounds. This name is inspired by that hero of humanity, that six-year-old boy who heroically saved his four-year-old sister from an attack by a wild dog during the pandemic; yes, this new division is inspired by Bridger.

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