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FIGHTER OF THE MONTH

APRIL 2026

Gianny De Leu (Belgium)

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.

Sebastián Tello Crowned WBC MuayThai Chilean Super-Lightweight Champion in Antofagasta

May 5, 2026

Sebastián Tello has been crowned the new WBC MuayThai Chilean Super-Lightweight Champion following a standout victory in the main event of Collison 35, held in Antofagasta, Chile. Delivering a composed and determined performance, Tello rose to the occasion on home soil, showcasing his skillset and ring intelligence to secure the prestigious national title. The bout…...

Strong Participation Marks Inaugural WBC MuayThai Officials Online Workshop for Malta

May 5, 2026

The first-ever WBC MuayThai Officials Online Workshop for Malta was successfully held yesterday, drawing excellent engagement from the local officiating community. A total of 29 officials attended the intensive seminar, reflecting a strong commitment to education and development within the sport. The workshop was hosted by Kevin Noone, Secretary General of WBC MuayThai, who delivered…...

Whitley vs Kelly Set for WBC MuayThai International Title Clash in Puerto Rico

May 1, 2026

The Federación de Muay Thai de Puerto Rico has officially announced an exciting international showdown as Whitley faces Kelly for the WBC MuayThai International Women’s Welterweight Championship. The bout is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 9, at the Coliseo Boxístico Pedro Rodríguez Gayá in Cataño, Puerto Rico, marking a significant moment for the…...

Gianny De Leu Crowned New WBC MuayThai Bantamweight World Champion in Belgium

April 26, 2026

Belgium has a new world champion as Gianny De Leu delivered a commanding performance to capture the WBC MuayThai Bantamweight World Championship at the Sandu Show in Ninove, Belgium. In the main event of the evening, De Leu faced England’s Fergus Smith in a highly anticipated world title clash that drew strong support from the…...

Calango Prime WBC MuayThai Brazil Set for Landmark Event in Brasília

April 21, 2026

The growth of MuayThai in South America continues to gain momentum as Calango Prime WBC MuayThai Brazil prepares to host a major event on June 6th, 2026, in Brasília, the federal capital of Brazil. This highly anticipated event marks another important step in the expansion and development of WBC MuayThai across Brazil. With a strong…...