World Boxing Council Muaythai

World Boxing Council Muaythai (or WBC Muaythai) is commissioned under the jurisdiction of the World Boxing Council (WBC) as a non-profit organization to regulate, control and supervise professional Muay Thai events worldwide. The organization also adheres to the standard rules and regulations for all Muay Thai competition as approved by the Board of Boxing Sport (Office of Professional Sports) Sports Authority of Thailand.[1][2] WBC Muaythai has its own constitution, rules, and regulations, aiming to promote the sport and foster Muay Thai championships in all weight divisions.[3]

World Boxing Council Muaythai
AbbreviationWBC Muay Thai
Formation2005
HeadquartersThailand
Location
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
National associations
Chairman
General Kovid Bhakdibhumi
Websitewww.wbcmuaythai.com

Current champions

Male world champions
Main article: List of WBC Muaythai world champions
Weight ClassChampionDate Won
HeavyweightVacant
Cruiserweight
Light Heavyweight
Super Middleweight Hamza Ngoto
Middleweight Youssef BoughanemFebruary 26, 2018
Super Welterweight Kompetlek LookprabahtDecember 29, 2015
Welterweight Manaowan SitsongpeenongJanuary 28, 2017
Super Lightweight Saeksan Or. KwanmuangApril 28, 2018
Lightweight Panpayak SitjatikFebruary 23, 2017
Super Featherweight Umeno GenjiNovember 15, 2014
Featherweight Hakim HamechSeptember 20, 2014
Super Bantamweight Kaimukdum ChuwattanaNovember 4, 2011
Bantamweight Joseph LasiriFebruary 18, 2017
Super Flyweight Jomhod Eminent AirMay 16, 2013
FlyweightVacant–
Light FlyweightVacant–
Mini Flyweight Nichaoew SuwitgymJanuary 5, 2013

Diamond world champions
Main article: List of WBC Muaythai diamond champions
Weight ClassChampionDate Won
Super Welterweight Buakaw BanchamekAugust 15, 2014
Super Lightweight Saenchai PKSaenchaimuaythaigymAugust 14, 2011

References
  1. Muaythai Promotions
  2. Green, Thomas A. (2010). Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation. ABC-CLIO. p. 323. ISBN 978-1-59884-243-2. Retrieved 2013-04-11.
  3. FOUR WBC MUAY THAI TITLES ON THE LINE IN PRIMM, NEVADA ON AUG. 20
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