WBC PRESIDENT SULAIMAN PRESENTED WITH KEY TO THE CITY OF MIAMI
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
It was a great day of recognition for World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman in Miami, Florida yesterday.
He was presented with the Keys to the City of Miami by Mayor Tomas Regalado in what was described as ?a brilliant ceremony at City Hall.?
In another act of recognition at Marlins Stadium, Sulaiman recalled his teenager days as a pitcher and threw the first pitch of the game between Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball in the United States.
The boxing leader wore a customized jersey with the name "Sulaiman" and number five in the back.
This ceremony is an old tradition in baseball, where the guests of honor have the opportunity to throw the first pitch announcing the start of the game.
For Mauricio Sulaiman this was an emotional and unforgettable experience, it is well known that one of his passions is baseball, where he was an ace pitcher when he was a youngster. He was also an excellent football goalkeeper.
After throwing the ball, Mauricio met with the Marlins, took pictures with them and gave away WBC official items, then enjoyed this important game with Jeffrey Loria owner of the Marlins.
At City Hall Mayor Regalado began by remembering that on August 20, 2013 in the very same place he had the peivilege of honoring a man described as ?The Father of Boxing? Don Joe Sulaiman and this time, two years later he had the honor of presenting the Keys to the City to Don Jose?s son for his ?outstanding support encompassing boxing.?
In his response the WBC president said ?it is an extraordinary privilege for me receiving this great distinction. I have mixed emotions . As Mayor Regalado mentioned my dear father was once here, receiving this same honor. I am deeply thankful to Mayor Regalado and as the son of Jose Sulaiman I am committed to keep working for the benefit of our beloved sport.
Mayor Regalado also stressed his desire for Miami to again thrive as a hub of boxing as was the case some years ago. He even offered his full support for the WBC rto celebrate its 2017 Convention in beautiful Miami.
On both occasions Mauricio was accompanied by his young son Jose Sulaiman.
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