José Sulaimán

Mexican businessman (1931-2014)

  • Fame47.3
  • Momentum0.0
  • Executives rank#124
Source-basedFalling
  • Fame47.3
  • Momentum0.0
  • Executives rank#124
  • Wikipedia1.9K
Lived 1931–2014, aged 83Mexico
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    10 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1931–2014
    Aged 83
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
Summary
Updated 2026-06-24

José Sulaimán Chagnón was a Mexican boxing official, best known for serving as president of the World Boxing Council (WBC) from 1975 until his death in 2014. During his nearly four decades at the helm, Sulaimán played a pivotal role in modernizing the sport of boxing, implementing reforms aimed at improving fighter safety, and expanding the WBC’s global presence. Despite his many contributions, his tenure was also the subject of debate within the boxing community.

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