World Boxing Council Awards Chiefs Belt Over Super Bowl Victory; Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce Embraces the Honour

The confetti still shimmers in the memory of Kansas City Chiefs fans, a lasting reminder of their team’s thrilling Super Bowl LVIII victory.

Now, the champions have shared a powerful image solidifying their achievement: the official team photo, showcasing every individual who contributed to their latest dynasty-sealing conquest. This photo transcends a simple snapshot.

It’s a testament to the collective effort, resilience, and talent that propelled the Chiefs to greatness. Many fans have been finding different ways to pay tribute to their favorite, and even boxing found a way to pay homage to one of the best NFL teams. The World Boxing Council took the initiative to make custom belts just to cement the legacy of the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes get a WBC belt as a sign of respect.

This has been in preparation for the past couple of weeks, since the WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced a custom belt for the winner of this year’s Super Bowl on February 12, 2024. He posted a picture of the belt on his X and kept it quite simple and precise with the caption. He wrote, “Kansas City Superbowl champions.” Furthermore, the belt was specifically made, while keeping the color code of the Chiefs in mind, since they matched it in their belt.

Moreover, to keep the essence of the Super Bowl alive, under the logo of WBC, the ‘Super Bowl LVIII’ was imprinted. Then it was followed by the logo of the Kansas City Chiefs. Each player of the team received the custom-made WBC belt and had a ceremony held to honor their victory. This also included quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. The pictures were uploaded to the official Instagram account of WBC Boxing.

In the pictures, the fans could also see the famous music producer and DJ, Marshmello. So, it would have been a great night for the party, and the Chiefs players were also seen in their jubilant attire. The players were quite happy about the special honor and had their belts on their shoulders in every photo posted on social media. This was a surprise for a lot of fans since such a crossover wasn’t expected by the boxing fans. What do you think about boxing honoring a marquee event in American football? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.