Canelo-Yildrim is designated ¨Combat for Peace¨ by the WBC and Scholas Ocurrentes
By Gabriel F. Cordero
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
Scholas Occurentes, a non-religious foundation of Pope Francis in association with the WBC, has designated the Canelo-Yildirim world championship match as a “Bout for Peace” in homage to inclusion and continued efforts to build bridges and promote Peace in the world. Canelo is an observant Christian, while Avni is a devout Muslim.
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