The WBC sent him a world champion belt and named him: "The bravest man in the world." During the convention held in 2020, which was done virtually, the creation of the new division was formalized, and with the inspiration of this heroic act, it was called Bridger weight. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has announced a new division that will fall between the cruiserweight and the heavyweight division. Majeski has suggested 'Juggernaut weight' while others have proposed 'Dreadnought weight' and even 'Bridger weight' to honour young Bridger Walker, who suffered severe injuries saving his younger sister . The WBC didn't create a super heavyweight division -- it does exist in the Olympics -- but rather added a weight class in between cruiserweight and heavyweight. The new division which is designed to bridge the gap between Cruiserweight and Heavyweight and suit the smaller Heavyweights who are thought to lack the size to compete with the giants of the division, will be from 200-224lbs. He later said, 'If someone had to die, I thought it should be me,' wrote his aunt, Nikki Walker, in an Instagram post that went viral. Walker. The youngster, from Wyoming in the US, saw a dog and then deliberately stood in front of his sister before the canine bit him on his left cheek on July 9. Bridger Walker has been named World Heavyweight Champion by the World Boxing Council for his heroic actions to help save his three-year old sister from a dog attack. The WBC have announced the rankings for their new Bridgerweight division, with Oscar Rivas rated as the number one contender. Ancestors . ESPN+ Friday, 7 p.m. Meanwhile, a shift to the bridgerweight unit has instantly turned him into a champion. By Nikhil Chauhan. Six-year-old Bridger Walker has been awarded "Honorary" WBC Champion status for his legendary act of bravery which went viral on social media last week. WBC tweeted, "We are honoured to name 6-year-old, Bridger Walker, WBC Honorary Champion, for his brave actions that represent the best values of humanity. THE WBC has announced a new weight class that will be named in honour of a child who was savaged in a dog attack. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman tweeted: AND THE NEW WBC CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, Bridger "The bravest man on Earth" Walker !" Bridger, you're a hero," WBC tweeted. The Bridger weight class will fall between the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions and will have a weight limit of between 200lbs . But looking at the heavyweight division's vicious roster, Rivas seemed far from gaining a world championship anytime soon. The new weight class will sit between heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. Wright; Wells; Haworth; Thompson; McAuley; McCrea; Fisher; Dillon; Jungers; Becker Bridger received about 90 stitches. FOOTAGE COURTESY OF THE WORLD BOXING COUNCIL BETFRED | Not Suitable for Minors | Please Gamble Responsibly | https://www.begambleaware.org/NGTS.html |. A photo of Bridger's scarred face hugging his proud sister garnered wide notoriety on social media when the boy's aunt told of the harrowing . And Bridger was pictured with his belt of honour as he let out a big smile to the. The World Boxing Council, whose heavyweight champion is of course Tyson Fury, awarded the child special status. This happened in Colorado, USA, and the hero is named Bridger Walker. bookmark-checked. Bridger needed 90 stitches in his face to repair the injuries. Bridger Walker, a six-year-old boy in the United States who saved his younger sister from a vicious dog attack has been recognised by the World Boxing Council (WBC) as a world heavyweight champion for a day. The WBC will crown its first bridgerweight champion when Oscar Rivas faces Ryan Rozicki on Friday. ET: Oscar Rivas vs. Ryan Rozicki, 12 rounds, for vacant WBC bridgerweight title. WBC tweeted, "We are honoured to name 6-year-old, Bridger Walker, WBC Honorary Champion, for his brave actions that represent the best values of humanity. Walker and his 4-year-old sister were attacked by a dog in Wyoming. The WBC didn't create a super heavyweight division -- it does exist in the Olympics -- but rather added a weight class in between cruiserweight and heavyweight. ET: Oscar Rivas vs. Ryan Rozicki, 12 rounds, for vacant WBC bridgerweight title. The division name was inspired by Bridger Walker, a 6 year old who saved his 4 year old sister from a dog attack. Cruiserweight, originally, is set at a 200-lb limit but the WBC moved it to 190 lbs on its books after it created the bridgerweight division in honor of six-year-old Bridger Walker who saved his . Editor . While super-cruiserweight, or even junior heavyweight, might seem obvious choices, the WBC is looking at a more leftfield name. July 23rd, 2020 1:01 pm. 16 July, 2020 WBC Names Courageous Young Bridger Walker Honorary Champion The World Boxing Council recognizes as Honorary Champion Bridger Walker, a six-year-old boy from Wyoming, United States, who saved his sister from a dog attack, suffering severe injuries to the face and other parts of the body that required more 90 stitches. On Tuesday the organization tweeted a photo of the youngster, smiling and wearing a WBC cap and t-shirt, with the famous green and gold belt with the caption: "AND THE NEW WBC CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, Bridger "The bravest man on Earth" Walker". Skip to content. A six-year-old boy named Bridger Walker saved his sister from a dog attack in a brave attempt ensuring her safety. Young Bridger Walker, the boy whose story made headlines around the world when he was injured as he saved his sister from a vicious dog attack, was celebrated by the WBC with his sister and father. In a wholesome double-meaning, the title was named after Bridger Walker, a brave youngster who saved his sister from a dog attack and was honoured by the WBC. Jul 23rd, 2020 Bridger Walker, the six-year-old boy who saved his younger sister from a dog attack, has now been awarded the Honorary WBC Championship belt. The WBC didn't create a super heavyweight division — it does exist in the Olympics . Six-year-old Bridger Walker has been awarded "Honorary" WBC Champion status for his legendary act of bravery which went viral on social media last week. Published 11/10/2020, 10:23 PM EST. Tribune Web DeskChandigarh, July 16 Bridger Walker, a heroic six-year-old boy, required 90 stitches at his cheek after he was bitten in the face while trying to save his little sister from an o WBC orders Oscar Rivas vs. Bryant Jennings for inaugural bridgerweight world title Oscar Rivas, right, defeated Bryant Jennings by 12th-round TKO in a heavyweight bout in 2019. The WBC did not create a brilliant heavyweight division — it does exist within the . 21 July, 2020 Brave Bridger Walker, WBC Honorary Champion A few days ago, Bridger Walker, a six-year-old boy from Wyoming, United States, saved his sister from a dog attack, receiving severe injuries to his face and other parts of his body. WBC President Announces New Division in Memory Of 6-Year Old Hero Bridger Walker. The youngster, from Wyoming in the US, saw the dog and then deliberately stood in front of her sister before the canine bit him on his left cheek on July 9. The weight is named after six-year-old American, Bridger Walker, who saved his four-year-old sister from a stray dog in July 2020. The six-year-old boy from Cheyenne was severely injured in the dog attack, requiring over 90 stitches. The new level will sit just beneath the biggest weight class, heavyweight, and above cruiserweight as the new second-heaviest weight class to recognise its own world champion, once the WBC stage . 3 Cheyenne boy protects sister from dog attack, story goes viral. The WBC didn't create a super heavyweight division — it does exist in the Olympics — but rather added a weight class in between cruiserweight and heavyweight. As a condition of being named champion, Norton was ordered to face the WBC's new mandatory challenger, Larry Holmes within 120 days. Cruiserweight was formerly . All-Family Vacation News of young Bridger's heroics went viral alongside images of his injuries. Tribune Web DeskChandigarh, July 16 Bridger Walker, a heroic six-year-old boy, required 90 stitches at his cheek after he was bitten in the face while trying to save his little sister from an o On Tuesday the organization tweeted a photo of the youngster, smiling and wearing a WBC cap and t-shirt, with the famous green and gold belt with the caption: "AND THE NEW WBC CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, Bridger "The bravest man on Earth" Walker". The new 224lbs division will be called the Bridgerweight division. Tyson Fury, at 277 pounds, was one of the largest heavyweight champions when he scored an 11th-round knockout of Deontay Wilder in an epic fight on Oct. 9. Bridger Wlaker, un jeune garçon âgé de 6 ans, a sauvé sa petite sœur de quatre ans, d'une attaque de chien.Un berger allemand voulait s'en prendre à elle, quand son grand frère s'est interposé, prenant ainsi des morsures au visage. The WBC didn't create a super heavyweight division -- it does exist in the Olympics -- but rather added a weight class in between cruiserweight and heavyweight. "Elie Seckbach Reporting"Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/ESNEWSFollow TALENT: ️ Follow my IG: https://www.instagram.com/elieseckbach/ ️ Twitter: http. A photo of Bridger's scarred face hugging his proud sister garnered wide notoriety on social media when the boy's aunt told of the harrowing . WBC also awarded Bridger Walker with the 'Honorary Champion' belt and the organisation's president Mauricio Sulaiman announced this week that they will launch a 'Bridger weight class' in honour of the young hero. A picture of Bridger's swollen, scarred face hugging his proud sister went viral when his aunt Nicole Walker posted to Instagram telling of the horrific moment a dog charged at the pair as they were out playing . All of it could happen, only due to six-year-old Bridger Walker and WBC's decision to honor his courage. The WBC honoured him for his bravery by creating him a belt during the pandemic . The WBC sent him a world champion belt and named him: "The bravest man in the world." During the convention held in 2020, which was done virtually, the creation of the new division was formalized, and with the inspiration of this heroic act, it was called Bridger weight. 91.7k Likes, 1,953 Comments - World Boxing Council (@wbcboxing) on Instagram: "AND THE NEW WBC CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, Bridger "The bravest man on Earth" Walker " World Boxing Council (WBC) president Mauricio Sulaiman has announced the new 224lbs weight division will be named after six-year-old Bridger Walker, who was injured while risking his life to protect his younger sister from a dog attack. July 23, 2020 - 12:30PM Six-year-old Bridger Walker has been awarded "Honorary" WBC Champion status for his legendary act of bravery which went viral on social media last week. Courtesy photo. The World Boxing Council has unveiled a new weight class that has been named in honour of six-year-old Bridger Walker . ESPN+ Friday, 7 p.m. sustained a few injuries due to his display of bravery has been recognised by the World Boxing Council (WBC) as a world heavyweight champion for a day. According to World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman, his new weight class idea has been inspired by six-year-old . The youngster saved his four-year-old sister from an attacking dog, picking up life-changing injuries as a result. 69 comments 97% Upvoted This thread is archived News of young Bridger's heroics went viral alongside images of his injuries. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman honored six-year-old Bridger Walker, who performed a heroic feat of bravery in July 2020. The WBC, which count heavyweight Tyson Fury among their champions, said they were honoring the youngster for his actions of bravery that "represent the best values of humanity.". We are honored to name 6-year-old, Bridger Walker, WBC Honorary Champion, for his brave actions that represent the best values of humanity. This happened in Colorado, USA, and the hero is named Bridger Walker. The division, 'Bridgerweight', was proposed to the WBC during this year's convention by long-time matchmaker Don Majeski and … Bridger, you're a hero." And Bridger was pictured with his belt of honour as he let out a big smile to the camera. Bridger Walker was awarded the WBC Honorary belt for his heroic action in protecting his sister in an attack by a dog . WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman honored six-year-old Bridger Walker, who performed a heroic feat of bravery in July 2020. Bridger Walker stood between his little sister and a charging dog. Required 90 stitches in a 2-hour surgery. The World Boxing Council will add a new weight class which will be called "Bridger." The name of the division is inspired by the courageous efforts of a six-year-old boy named Bridger Walker . The division was named after 6-year-old Bridger Walker, who saved his younger sister from a brutal dog attack in July. Later, the council notified Bridger's father that it was adding a new weight class to heavyweight boxing and requested permission to name it after his son: the Bridgerweight. The WBC didn't create a super heavyweight division -- it does exist in the Olympics -- but rather added a weight class in between cruiserweight and heavyweight. Boxing has 17 weight classes, more than double the number the UFC, the . Heroic six-year-old Bridger Walker was mauled by the animal while protecting his. 3 Cruiserweight was formerly . The new weight division is for boxers weighing between 200 and 224 pounds. The World Boxing Champion honored the kid for his actions of bravery using their social media. Tyson Fury, at 277 pounds, was one of the largest heavyweight champions when he scored an 11th-round knockout of Deontay Wilder in an epic fight on Oct. 9. Holmes relinquished his World Boxing Council championship and accepted championship recognition bestowed by the newly organized International Boxing Federation. WBC launched the division for fighters between heavyweight and cruiserweight Weight class was named after Bridger Walker, who saved sister from dog attack However many fans and pundits believe . Steve Marcus/Getty Images. A special video message was presented by former WBC Heavyweight champion Vitali Kitschko from Kiev Ukraine. Bridger, you . It was confirmed on Tuesday by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman that the much-discussed new weight class would be called bridgerweight, with the inspiration coming from the recent news story of 6-year-old Bridger Walker. Tyson Fury, at 277 pounds, was one of the largest heavyweight champions when he scored an 11th-round knockout of Deontay Wilder in an epic fight on Oct. 9. It is a middle division between the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. The youngster saved his four-year-old sister from an attacking dog, picking up life-changing injuries as a result. Mikey Williams/Top Rank There was a growing feeling that heavyweight champions are increasingly . The WBC announced that their new weight class, which will be from 200-224lbs is called 'Bridgerweight' inspired by Bridger Walker who saved his four-year-old sister from a wild dog attack . The World Boxing Council put it best: " A few days ago, Bridger Walker, a six-year-old boy from Wyoming, United States, saved his sister from a dog attack." This wasn't a typical act of . Recall that the young boy displayed bravery by grabbing his sister's hand and running with her to ensure she was safe. HEROIC six-year-old Bridger Walker, who was mauled by a dog while protecting his younger sister, has been named WBC Honorary Champion'. History [ edit ] After presenting Bridger Walker with a championship belt and naming him an "Honorary Champion" in July 2020, [1] the WBC announced the establishment of bridgerweight four months later on November 9. Bridgerweight was created by the WBC last November to 'bridge' the gap between cruiserweight and heavyweight. Walker became a household . The World Boxing Council, whose heavyweight champion is of course Tyson Fury, awarded the child special status. Tyson Fury, at 277 pounds, was one of the largest heavyweight champions when he scored an 11th-round knockout of Deontay Wilder in an epic fight on Oct. 9. Updated Jul 17, 2020, 1:06 PM IST Bridger Walker, a brave 6-year-old boy who shielded his sister from an attacking dog, has been named "honorary world champion" by the World Boxing Council. WBC Prez Says New Weight Division, 200-224, Will Be Called 'Bridger'. Walker became a household name after he prevented his younger sister from being mauled by a dog. The World Boxing Council (WBC) recognised him as World Heavyweight Champion for the day as a reward and it will remain in the official historical record of the WBC. The heavyweight world champion, initially started at 176 pounds." The WBC indicated the new division will cover the weight realm between 200 and 224 pounds, which currently fall under the . The WBC created this division in November due to a stark difference between the cruiserweights (up to 200 pounds) and the heavyweights (no limit in weight). November 10, 2020 WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman says the new weight class will be called 'Bridger' Photo Credit: WBC WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has announced that his new weight class will be called 'Bridger,' inspired by Bridger Walker who saved his four-year-old sister from a wild dog attack during the COVID-19 pandemic. HEROIC six-year-old Bridger Walker beamed as he held up the WBC 'Honorary Champion' belt he was rewarded for bravery. 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