KUCHING (Feb 24): The sport of boxing will reach another milestone in Sarawak when pro fighters from around the world gather in Kuching for the World Boxing Championships (WBC) on May 11.

Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (Saba) president Dato Rahman Lariwoo revealed that Sarawak has been chosen to host the prestigious world tournament after receiving a personal confirmation from WBC Asian Boxing Council president Col Thanapol Bhakdibhumi in Bangkok on Friday.