World Muaythai Council

The Mexican Muaythai Federation under the leadership of Oscar Pérez Gutiérrez, held their first Open Tournament since the pandemic began in Ocotlan, Tlaxacala this past weekend on August 7th. This tournament was a follow-up event for the athletes that took part in the Federation’s Training Camp and 2021 Try-outs just over one week ago. Two hundred and twenty athletes in both junior and senior divisions participated in this kick-off event that unfolded without any ...

It was a spectacular night in the city of Trencin, Slovakia on Saturday as MTE 11 Araver Fight Night hosted a WMC super 4 fight tournament. The best 4 fighters in the 63.5kg super lightweight division from across the country all came together to compete in the tournament to determine who is the champion of Slovakia. The first match from the draw saw Leonard Borak face Benjamin Dolnak which was a great fight with both fighters ...

Sugar Ray Leonard is truly one of the greatest boxing champions of all time. The name was attributed of two great men that came before him. Soul pioneer, Ray Charles and no doubt, one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson. In 1976, Leonard was part of the USA Olympic team in the welterweight division. This team, until today, stands as one of the greatest boxing teams in the history of the Olympic ...

History was made in Slovakia this Saturday as Monika Chochlikova became the new WMC world lightweight champion. The Slovakian national defeated Funda Alkayis from Turkey by TKO after the doctor stopped the fight in round 5 due to a perfectly timed teep. The pair featured as the main event at MTE 11 Araver Fight Night in the city of Trencin, Slovakia. Both ladies are IFMA gold medalists with Monika previously ranked at number 8 and Funda ...

Who would like to train on powder white beaches on a tropical island with some of Thailand's most outstanding instructors in a family like atmosphere? This was the dream of some pioneers to open up the world famous Lamai Gym near the beach on the beautiful island of Koh Samui.For over 30 years the original Lamai Gym opened as a fitness and muaythai facility then 23 years ago Ralph Beale followed his dream with some Thai partners to ...

The Iraqi muaythai federation fully which is fully recognised by their National Olympic Federation and sponsored by his Excellency Minister Ihsan Abd Al Jabbar Ismail opened up the 2012 national championships. President Mustafa Alaq stated that Iraq is proud to have received the full permission by the government to do this national championships taking into consideration health and safety and well-being of the athletes during the pandemic. He further stated that it is important for Iraq to prepare for the upcoming IFMA world championships, the Indoor Asian ...

This Saturday the 7th of August in the beautiful city of Trencin history will be made as MTE Araver Fight Night is back with a WMC Super 4 tournament on the show. The Super 4 will serve as the co-main fight to the WMC world title fight between Funda Alkayis from Turkey and Monika Chochlikova from Slovakia which is dubbed as being the matchup of the year so far. The 4 challengers for the Super ...

The Federación Mexicana de Muaythai is one of the leading federations in the PanAm regions and has celebrated the IOC recognition in a unique way. Athletes from all over the country came together in a 1-week National Training Camp and Tryout to celebrate and train together. The President of FEMEM Oscar Perez, stated that the IOC recognition is a major boost for Mexico. Muaythai is already recognized in  Mexico but now with the ...

Jordan Watson, a name that needs no introduction in the muaythai world is making a comeback to the ring after a 2.5 year hiatus it has just been revealed. A star of the Challenger Muaythai TV series among his many accolades, Watson trains and fights out of the Bad Company Gym in Leeds under the tutelage of coach Richard Smith. Jordan Watson was one of the main athletes when IFMA and WMC launched their official application ...

One of Australia's biggest promotions is back, War on the Shore and this time it is the 21st edition. We have seen over the years some of the most amazing promotions with superstars like Frank Giorgi, Madsua from Thailand, Kevin Lai vs Kampan and the list goes on with far too many to mention. This weekend will see another fantastic fight card with some of Australia's best and in the corner some of Australia's number one coaches such as ...

Mr Chujaroen Raveearamwong was one of Thailand's leading promoters and one of the founding members of the World Muaythai Council. He was known for his positive outlook on life, pleasant personality and needless to say his love for muaythai and the Kingdom of Thailand. The World Muaythai Council and the International Federation of Muaythai Associations would like to send their prayers and condolences to his family and loved ones.

The IOC has awarded Dr. Yunus, the second ever Olympic Laurel during the Olympic Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. Initiated for Rio 2016, the Olympic Laurel is to be awarded at the opening ceremony of each summer edition of the Olympic Games. The IOC awards the Laureate to someone who has made significant achievements in education, culture, development and peace through sport. Professor Yunus was the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 and he ...