From WBC President Jose Sulaiman:
The WBC executive offices received the following communication from Medical Control Chairman Luis Escalona:
Dear friends,
These lines are to inform you that all W.B.C. safety requirements have been complied with for the upcoming fight between:
Junior Witter, Great Britain
30 day weight: 148 lbs (limit 162 lbs)
7 day weight: 143 lbs (limit 147lbs)
Complete full medicals valid until May 2008
Vivian Harris, United States
30 day weight: 144.5 lbs (Limit 162 lbs)
7 day weight: 144 lbs 6 oz (Limit 147 lbs)
Complete full medicals valid until May 2008
On behalf of Dr. Jose Sulaiman and Mauricio Sulaiman, through my representation I must thank everyone involved in obtaining these results,but I must make a special mention to the dedication of the BBB of C, represented by Mr. Robert Smith, for his impeccable professionalism and dedication to Boxing Safety.
Our best wishes to the fighters and all of our friends in this Championship fight.
Cordially,
Luis M. Escalona, W.B.C.
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