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FIGHTER OF THE MONTH

AUGUST 2026

Jonathan Aiulu (Australia)

His Majesty The King of Thailand met with the WBC President Dr. Jose Sulaiman. The historic meeting was held at the King’s Palace on 22 November 2001. Inspired by the meeting, the World Boxing Council set about to establish the WBC MuayThai to rate fighters worldwide, sanction championship fights, and promote the sport and culture of MuayThai around the world.

WBC MuayThai was officially established in October 2004, at the WBC Convention on Phuket Island.

The late Dr. Jose Sulaiman with WBC MuayThai Lifetime President Police General Kovid Bhakdibhumi.

Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University joins WBC MUAYTHAI to bring academic exchange and traditional craftsmanship to Sardinia

September 24, 2026

September 24, 2026 — Thailand’s Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University, through its College of Muay Thai Studies and Thai Traditional Medicine, will join WBC MUAYTHAI at the 2026 Amazing MuayThai European Festival in Sardinia, Italy, from October 15–18, to co-organize academic and research activities celebrating the sport’s cultural heritage and international reach. Bringing together athletes...

Kaeser Espinoza Captures WBC MuayThai USA Amateur National Title

September 22, 2026

There is no quit in Kaeser Espinoza. The determined American athlete proved it once again this past weekend, producing another impressive performance to capture the WBC MuayThai USA Amateur Super-Lightweight National Championship. Espinoza claimed the prestigious green and gold title in the main event of the Coalition MuayThai event in Orlando, Florida, overcoming a gallant…...

Kieran Lanier Captures WBC Amateur USA Lightweight Title in Orlando

September 22, 2026

Kieran Lanier is the new WBC Amateur MuayThai USA Lightweight Champion following an impressive victory over Stuart Smith at the Coalition MuayThai event in Orlando, Florida. Competing in the co-main event, Lanier and Smith delivered an entertaining contest that lived up to expectations and kept the fans in attendance fully engaged. After a strong performance,…...

Rio Muaythai Series 01 Set for WBC MuayThai State Championship Showdown in Brazil

September 21, 2026

The stage is set for Rio Muaythai Series 01, taking place on September 26, 2026, in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a major WBC MuayThai professional championship contest headlining the event. Promoted by Tuniko Feteira Jr. and supervised by Davi Quintella, the event will feature a clash for the WBC MuayThai Professional State Super-Middleweight…...

Nepalese MuayThai Shines at the 2026 Amazing MuayThai Nepal Festival

September 21, 2026

The sport of MuayThai was celebrated in Kathmandu this past weekend as the 2026 Amazing MuayThai Nepal Festival brought together athletes from across the country for an exciting showcase of Nepalese MuayThai. The festival provided a platform for the nation’s athletes to step into the ring and demonstrate their skill, talent, determination and fighting spirit,…...