RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – December 19, 2025 – The Finals of the first-ever WBC Grand Prix not only mark the conclusion of one of the most innovative and successful tournaments in recent boxing history but could also signify a seminal moment in the careers of the eight title contenders, propelling them to new heights.
The Finals will take place this Saturday, December 20 at 10 a.m. EST / 7 a.m. PST (U.S.) and 9 a.m. Mexico time live on DAZN.com Here are the prizes that will be awarded to each champion after the event concludes in Riyadh.
THE TROPHIES AND CHAMPIONSHIP BELT
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The champion of each division’s championship fight (featherweight, super lightweight, middleweight, heavyweight) will have the opportunity to lift the José Sulaiman Trophy and its Flame of Hope. That trophy will be awarded to all four champions, who will also advance to compete for the World Boxing Council’s Silver Title in 2026, and receive a cash prize of $100,000 (the runner-up will receive $50,000).
Additionally, the championship belt is always synonymous with boxing, and this tournament is no exception. Each champion will be awarded this belt in recognition of their efforts throughout the competition.
But that’s not all. There will also be four distinct categories honoring the standout performances of the 2025 Grand Prix:
- Wings of Excellence Trophy – Awarded to the tournament’s best boxer
The first trophy stems from a clear concept: flight, ascent, superiority. The wings emerge from the original flame as a symbol of sustained greatness. This award honors the fighter who shone from the first day to the last—the one who maintained flawless, unbroken performance, always above the rest. Not just the most consistent, but the most complete; the embodiment of the ideal boxer within the Grand Prix. It’srecognition for the one who stood “above them all.”
- Heart Aflame Trophy – For the tournament’s breakout star
If there is a staple that defines boxing, it’s that of the fighter who endures and overcomes. The one who turns adversity into momentum. This trophy, depicted by a heart engulfed in flames, honors the fighter who demonstrated the purest bravery of the “underdog” or “dark horse” during the tournament.
That competitor who may have been knocked down, who perhaps teetered on the edge of defeat, but found the strength to rise and triumph. This award celebrates the boxer with the biggest heart, the one who turned the fight into an epic tale of resilience.
- Glove Trophy – For the tournament’s best knockout fighter
With a bold design—a single glove etched with lines evoking the fiery energy of flames—this trophy recognizes the fighter with the most devastating knockout of the competition. It´s a prize for the destroyer, the one who electrified the arena with raw power and lethal precision. The one who delivered the knockout that will forever be remembered in Boxing Grand Prix history.
- Combat Spirit Trophy – For the best fight of the tournament
Finally, this brand-new awards honors something that transcends victory or defeat: The brotherhood forged in the exchange of blows. Inspired by the concept of sportsmanship, this trophy recognizes the tournament’s best fight while also celebrating the human connection fighters built through mutual respect, dedication, and shared courage. It’s the statuette that honors the purest essence of ring honor.
COACHES ARE ALSO RECOGNIZED IN THE GRAND PRIX FINALS
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The World Boxing Council also unveiled a surprise this Friday, as the trainers of each champion will be recognized with a belt that honors them for guiding and coaching the champions through a grueling journey that began in March of this year with 128 title contenders and will culminate this Saturday with only four at the top.
