How time flies!!! I remember 6 months ago discussing with the WBF executive that the convention was around the corner only to have the reply that we have six months to go – that seemed like yesterday.
In less than two weeks the WBF family will get together in Medebach, Germany for the latest convention and of course our crazy characters from around the world will all be in attendance.
I am delighted that our American world super middleweight champion Travis Hanshaw will be on the bill at our WBF Boxing Event in a warm-up fight, arriving together with his family from Ashland Kentucky.
Equally thrilled that the up and coming star Donald Brown will also get to show off his exquisite skills fighting for the intercontinental title, and our good friend Shawn Miller will also be on the bill.
We actually have two shows on the same night, and of course we will make a plan to ensure we oversee both.
A big thanks to Christian Rosen and Susi Lau for their hard work in putting the convention together as well as to my right hand man Eddie Marshall, who has been dealing superbly with all the administration of our African delegates.
It has been a rough year for me on a personal note losing my brother Alan as well as losing my “German brother” Olaf. It has reminded of how short life is and that we need to live everyday with zest, joy and without regret.
Anger and bitterness are negatives we do not need in our lives, only positivity.
The convention is a meeting of our WBF family and a time to enjoy and embrace the lives of the people in our family. We need to laugh, reminisce and simply talk the language of boxing.
To create new friendships and to consolidate existing ones. These memories last a lifetime!
Yes of course – and to do a bit of boxing business in-between.
I look forward to seeing all of you, to sitting down and having a coffee and chat with everyone as we continue the dream of building the WBF into a bigger and better organization.
We will miss Olaf at the convention but I know he will be with us in spirit all the way.
See you in Medebach.
Until next time, keep punching.
Howard Goldberg
PRESIDENT: World Boxing Federation
