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World Muaythai Council
The World Muaythai Council (WMC) is one of the oldest professional sanctioning organizations of Muaythai in the world for the sport. The organization was set up in 1995 by parliament resolution, and is incorporated by the Royal Thai Government and sanctioned by the Sports Authority of Thailand, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand), Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The council has been charged with the responsibility for the expansion of Muaythai worldwide. This involves supporting youth interest and athletes to learn the skills of Muaythai. History Set up by parliament resolution, the WMC is incorporated by the Royal Thai Government and sanctioned by the Sports Authority of Thailand, working together with the highest sport authorities of all member countries around the world to regulate all aspects of the art and sport of Muaythai. The inauguration meeting was held in 1995 at an appropriate venue, the United Nation Conference Centre with representatives from 39 coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangkok
Bangkok, officially known in Thai language, Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 10 million people as of 2024, 13% of the country's population. Over 17.4 million people (25% of Thailand's population) live within the surrounding Bangkok Metropolitan Region as of the 2021 estimate, making Bangkok a megacity and an extreme primate city, dwarfing Thailand's other urban centres in both size and importance to the national economy. Bangkok traces its roots to a small trading post during the Ayutthaya Kingdom, Ayutthaya era in the 15th century, which eventually grew and became the site of two capital cities, Thonburi Kingdom, Thonburi in 1767 and Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932), Rattanakosin in 1782. Bangkok was at the heart of the modernization of Siam during the late 19th century, as the count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodtang Jitmuangnon
Tinnakorn Srisawat (; born July 23, 1997), known professionally as Rodtang Jitmuangnon () is a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. Known as 'The Iron Man', he is one of the most popular Muay Thai fighters in the world. He is a former Max Muay Thai 125 lb champion, Omnoi Stadium 130 lbs champion and ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship. A ''Muay Mat'' stylist, Rodtang is known for his forward pressure, heavy hands, and aggressive fighting style. He is one of the highest-paid Muay Thai fighters in the world. Outside his competitive fighting career, Rodtang is the brand ambassador of several companies, including the Malaysian brand ''Amar Amran'' and ''Eminers''. Biography and career Rodtang started training Muay Thai at the age of 7. He had his first Muay Thai fight at the age of 8 to make money and help his family. At 14, he moved to Bangkok to join the Jitmuangnon gym. On January 2, 2016, Rodtang won his first Muay Thai title when he defeated Petchprakan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiewpayak Jitmuangnon
Kiewpayak Jitmuangnon () is a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter. Titles and accomplishments * Lumpinee Stadium ** 2016 Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) Champion * Awards ** 2019 Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year Fight record , - style="background:#cfc" , 2025-06-14 , , Win , , align=left, Thongnoi Lukbanyai , , Rajadamnern World Series, , Bangkok, Thailand , , Decision (Unanimous) , , 3 , , 3:00 , - style="background:#cfc" , 2025-01-03 , , Win , , align=left, Luca Santini , , Rajadamnern World Series, , Bangkok, Thailand , , Decision (Unanimous) , , 3 , , 3:00 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 2024-12-28 , , Win , , align=left, Ali Kinanah , , Rajadamnern World Series, Rajadamnern Stadium , , Bangkok, Thailand , , Decision (Unanimous) , , 3 , , 3:00 , - style="background:#fbb;" , 2024-10-12, , Loss , , align=left, Yodpt Petchrungruang , , WBC Amazing Muay Thai Fight Night , , Verona, Italy , , KO (Left hook) , , 4 , , 0: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Igor Liubchenko
Igor Liubchenko (born March 16, 1991) is a Ukrainian Muay Thai fighter. He is one of the most successful amateur Muay Thai athletes of all time. Biography and career Liubchenko started Muay Thai training at the age of 12, he holds a Master of Sports of Ukraine in Thai boxing. Igor Liubchenko faced Hiroya at ''MAX Muay Thai 5: The Final Chapter'' in Khon Kaen, Thailand on December 10, 2013. He was defeated by second round knockout via high kick. On April 28, 2017, Liubchenko took part in the EM Legend Kickboxing World Tournament in the 63 kg division. He defeated Meng Kang from China by technical knockout in the semi-final and was defeated by knockout in the final against Anvar Boynazarov. On September 30, 2017, Liubchenko faced Pakorn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym at All-Star Fight 2. He lost the fight by decision. On May 6, 2018, Liubchenko entered the 8-man Real Hero tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. He defeated three opponents in one night all by knockout to capture the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superlek Kiatmuu9
Manachai Yamsiri (; born 6 November 1995), known professionally as Superlek Kiatmuu9 (), is a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. Nicknamed 'The Kicking Machine', he is regarded as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of his generation. In 2011, he won the Thailand Mini-Flyweight (105 lbs) title. The following year, he won the vacant Thailand Flyweight (112 lbs) title and the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title. In 2013, he won the Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title and the Thailand Featherweight (126 lbs) title. In 2016, he won the WBC MuayThai Super Featherweight World title. In 2022, he won the vacant True4U Super Lightweight (140 lbs) title and made his ONE Championship debut. In 2023, he won the vacant ONE Flyweight (135 lbs) Kickboxing World title when he beat Daniel Puertas Gallardo. In 2024, he won the ONE Bantamweight (145 lbs) Muay Thai World title when he beat Jonathan Haggerty by knockout in the first round. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savvas Michael
Savvas Michael (Greek: Σάββας Μιχαήλ; born February 17, 1999) is a Cypriot Muay Thai fighter. He is the current WBC Muaythai World Lightweight champion. Muay thai career Michael made his professional debut against Abed Halaby in November 2013. He won the fight by a third-round knockout. He won his next four fights, before challenging Panagiotis Zissimopoulos for the WKU European title. Michael won the title by knockout. Michael would go on to win 20 of his next 21 fights, during which he won the ISKA European Lightweight Muay thai and WMC World Lightweight titles. While his previous fights were mostly in the Greek muay thai circuit, after winning the WMC title, Michael began fighting almost exclusively in Thailand. He scored decision wins against Phetsongkom Sitjaroensub and Kaensuan Sasiprapa, as well as a KO win against Jomrachan Kiatworatha in the Rangsit Stadium. Michael participated in the 2018 Toyota Revo Marathon 135 lbs Tournament. He defeated Kongsuiya S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Lightweight
Light welterweight, also known as junior welterweight or super lightweight, is a weight class in combat sports. Boxing Professional boxing In professional boxing, light welterweight is contested between the lightweight and welterweight divisions, in which boxers weigh above 61.2kg or 135 pounds and up to 63.5 kg or 140 Ibs. The first champion of this weight class was Pinky Mitchell in 1922, though he was only awarded his championship by a vote of the readers of the ''Doxing Dlade'' magazine. There was not widespread acceptance of this new weight division in its early years, and the New York State Athletic Commission withdrew recognition of it in 1930. The National Boxing Association continued to recognize it until its champion, Barney Ross relinquished the title in 1935 to concentrate on regaining the welterweight championship. A few commissions recognized bouts in the 1940s as being for the light welterweight title, but the modern beginnings of this championship date from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lightweight
Lightweight is a weight class in combat sports and rowing (sport), rowing. Boxing Professional boxing The lightweight division is over 130 pounds (59 kilograms) and up to 135 pounds (61.2 kilograms) boxing weight classes, weight class in the sport of boxing. Notable lightweight boxers include Henry Armstrong, Ken Buchanan, Tony Canzoneri, Pedro Carrasco, Joel Casamayor, Al Davis (boxer), Al "Bummy" Davis, Oscar De La Hoya, Roberto Durán, Joe Gans, Artur Grigorian, Benny Leonard, Ray Mancini, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Juan Manuel Márquez, Sugar Shane Mosley, Miguel Ángel González (boxer), Miguel Ángel González, Carlos Ortiz (boxer), Carlos Ortiz, Katie Taylor, Edwin Valero, Len Wickwar, Pernell Whitaker, Manny Pacquiao and Ike Williams (boxer), Ike Williams. Current world champions Current world rankings =''The Ring''= As of May 14, 2025. Keys: : Current ''The Ring (magazine), The Ring'' world champion = ''BoxRec'' = As of May 19, 2025. Longest reigning world lightw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Featherweight
Super featherweight, also known as junior lightweight, is a weight division in professional boxing, contested between and . The super featherweight division was established by the New York Walker Law in 1920, although first founded by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) in 1930. The first English champion was "Battling Kid" Nelson in 1914, who lost his title to Benny Berger in 1915. Artie O’Leary also won this title in 1917. This weight class appeared into two distinct historical periods, from 1921 to 1933 and 1960 to the present. Some of the notable fighters to hold championship titles at this weight include Brian Mitchell, Arturo Gatti, Vasiliy Lomachenko, Flash Elorde, Alexis Argüello, Azumah Nelson, Julio César Chávez, Diego Corrales, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Érik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera, Acelino Freitas, Juan Manuel Márquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Rocky Lockridge, and Manny Pacquiao. The first World Boxing Association (previously known as the Nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Featherweight
Featherweight is a weight class in the combat sports of boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and Greco-Roman wrestling. Boxing Professional boxing History A featherweight boxer weighs in at a limit of . In the early days of the division, this limit fluctuated. The British have generally always recognized the limit at 126 pounds, but in America the weight limit was at first 114 pounds. An early champion, George Dixon, moved the limit to 120 and then 122 pounds. Finally, in 1920 the United States fixed the limit at 126 pounds. The 1860 fight between Nobby Clark and Jim Elliott is sometimes called the first featherweight championship. However, the division only gained wide acceptance in 1889 after the Ike Weir–Frank Murphy fight. Since the end of the 2000s and early 2010s the featherweight division is one of the most active in boxing with fighters such as Orlando Salido, Chris John, Juan Manuel López, Celestino Caballero, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Elio Rojas, Israel Vazqu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
