In a statement on Saturday, the FCB stated that steps were being taken to enable Cuban players in the United States to represent their nation on the international stage. FCB President Juan Reinaldo Perez Pardo called the decision to grant a permit a “positive step”, adding that the FCB would have more information regarding Cuba’s WBC roster in the coming days.

The selection of each team’s roster will ultimately be left to each country’s national governing body. The list for each final 30-man roster is to be submitted by February 7, with the World Baseball Classic to begin on March 8.

Cuba has been home to an array of MLB stars, however, many have defected to the United States and become United States residents because Cuba’s communist government does not permit athletes to earn a paycheck. The defections have taken a toll on the Cuban national team’s recent performances, with the multiple medal-winning team missing out on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Deontay Wilder knocked out Dominic Breazeale and held his title as the world heavyweight champion.

33 years old Wilder knocked out his rival in the first round and rose his record to one draw and 41 wins in 42 fights, which is a really impressive score. He outmaneuvered his opponent with an accurate right-hand jab followed by a left-hand jab. The stunning victory surprised even the biggest Wilder fans.

When the fight was over, Luis Ortiz approached Wilder in the ring and when asked about fights with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury he said that no doors were closed and that fights like that were in discussion.

Wilders also said that all of the involved parties were talking and that there were too many people and opinions involved. Finally, he stated that the teams have to sit down and handle things so they could get it done for the fans. 

Dominic Brazeale left the fight without giving a statement for the media. 

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In a statement on Saturday, the FCB stated that steps were being taken to enable Cuban players in the United States to represent their nation on the international stage. FCB President Juan Reinaldo Perez Pardo called the decision to grant a permit a “positive step”, adding that the FCB would have more information regarding Cuba’s WBC roster in the coming days.

The selection of each team’s roster will ultimately be left to each country’s national governing body. The list for each final 30-man roster is to be submitted by February 7, with the World Baseball Classic to begin on March 8.

Cuba has been home to an array of MLB stars, however, many have defected to the United States and become United States residents because Cuba’s communist government does not permit athletes to earn a paycheck. The defections have taken a toll on the Cuban national team’s recent performances, with the multiple medal-winning team missing out on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Deontay Wilder knocked out Dominic Breazeale and held his title as the world heavyweight champion.

33 years old Wilder knocked out his rival in the first round and rose his record to one draw and 41 wins in 42 fights, which is a really impressive score. He outmaneuvered his opponent with an accurate right-hand jab followed by a left-hand jab. The stunning victory surprised even the biggest Wilder fans.

When the fight was over, Luis Ortiz approached Wilder in the ring and when asked about fights with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury he said that no doors were closed and that fights like that were in discussion.

Wilders also said that all of the involved parties were talking and that there were too many people and opinions involved. Finally, he stated that the teams have to sit down and handle things so they could get it done for the fans. 

Dominic Brazeale left the fight without giving a statement for the media. 

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