Jean-Paul Belmondo surprise guest of the "Golden Gloves" in Brussels

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The Belgian boxing scene paid a tribute to the 86-year-old actor.

It is a heavy weight of the French cinema which raised from its presence the ceremony of the Golden Gloves organized this Friday evening at Steigenberger Wiltcher's of Brussels. Former boxer himself, Jean-Paul Belmondo, at the age of 86, made the trip to Belgium to receive a Golden Glove of Honor in the presence of many champions of yesterday and today. 'hui. This award, awarded for his contribution to the notoriety and image of noble art in the cinema, was greeted by a long ovation that touched the artist.

Find this Saturday the exclusive interview that Jean-Paul Belmondo granted to the DH during the ceremony of the Golden Gloves.

Patera and Persoon crowned

Started with a video message from the honorary president, Jean-Claude Van Damme, the evening saw the various prizes crumble, the main ones being awarded to the European lightweight champion Francesco Patera and the seven-time winner of the Golden glove, Delfine Persoon.

Our No.1 boxer also received a second distinction as she was rewarded for the Combat of the Year. On June 1, in New York, we remember that Delfine Persoon had been heroic against Ireland's Katie Taylor but the judges unfortunately declared her beaten on points, resulting in the loss – unjust, in the eyes of many – her WBC title.

It should be noted that Jean-Pierre Coopman, the former European heavyweight champion who faced Mohamed Ali in 1976 at a WBA World Championship, also received a prize for his entire career. Les Espoirs pros of the year are Anas Messaoudi and Jill Serron, while Bianca Ciccarelli and Ziad El Mohor have been crowned top amateurs of the country.

Finally, the Gant du Merite was awarded to the handi-boxer Benoît Dortant.

The winners of the Golden Gloves:

2019: Francesco Patera – Delfine Persoon
2018: Ryad Merhy – Delfine Persoon
2017: Francesco Patera – Delfine Persoon
2016: Ryad Merhy – Delfine Persoon
2015: Ryad Merhy – Delfine Persoon
2014: Alex Miskirtchian – Delfine Persoon
2013: Alex Miskirtchian – Delfine Persoon