Gilberto Jesús Mendoza talked about boxing current affairs with Bernardo Pilatti – World Boxing Association

The president of the World Boxing Association (WBA) gave an interview to journalist Bernardo Pilatti in which he spoke extensively about the current affairs of the pioneer organization and the challenges of boxing today.

In a detailed exchange, Pilatti touched on different topics of interest, among which he highlighted the WBA’s plan to reduce the number of world titles. Mendoza explained how he has promoted this project and the achievements so far, in which there are already eight single champions and the number is expected to grow in the coming months.

He also talked about the mandatory fights that have been ordered, the possibilities of making others to reduce the champions and the difficulties that have been encountered along the way.

The interview addressed topics such as the relationship with other organizations, of which Mendoza said he has no problems beyond some discrepancies due to different decision making.

He also talked about the need to create better relations in the United States, especially now that the WBA will move its offices to American territory.

Finally, he spoke about women’s boxing and the needs it has, in addition to the communication processes in delicate moments.