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FIGHTER OF THE MONTH

JULY 2026

Noa Fujiwara (Japan)

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.

JULY 2026 NEWSLETTER: CHAMPIONS CROWNED AND GLOBAL MOMENTUM BUILDS

August 5, 2026

WBC MUAYTHAI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Uniting the World Through MuayThai July was another action-packed month for WBC MuayThai, featuring championship contests, international development programmes and important preparations for upcoming events across the global MuayThai community. From New York and Jersey to Singapore, Brazil and the United Kingdom, athletes continued to represent the values of...

Mertella Ventigam Crowned WBC MuayThai New South Wales Mini-Flyweight Champion

August 4, 2026

Mertella Ventigam claimed the WBC MuayThai New South Wales Mini-Flyweight State Championship with an impressive victory over Linh-Dan Ta at Saturday’s Capital Combat event in Canberra. Competing for the prestigious Green and Gold state title, Ventigam delivered a composed and determined performance against a talented opponent, demonstrating the skill, resilience, and ring intelligence required...

Tilly Bell Successfully Defends WBC Australian Light Heavyweight Championship

August 4, 2026

Australia’s Tilly “The Dog” Bell successfully defended her WBC Australian Light Heavyweight Championship with a commanding unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Tahlia Roddan in the co-main event of Capital Combat Pro Series 2. The championship bout was a highly anticipated rematch following the pair’s first encounter, which ended in a hard-fought draw. This time,…...

WBC MuayThai Championship Successfully hosted in Afghanistan

August 4, 2026

The inaugural WBC MuayThai Championship of Afghanistan 2026 concluded successfully in Mazar-i-Sharif, representing an important milestone in the continued growth of MuayThai in the country. Held under the authority of the WBC MuayThai Federation of Afghanistan, the three-day championship brought together approximately 200 athletes from across the nation. Despite operating with limited resources...

Yota Shigemori Claims WBC MuayThai Japan Super Lightweight Championship with Spectacular First-Round Knockout

August 4, 2026

Yota Shigemori captured the WBC MuayThai Japan Super Lightweight Championship in emphatic fashion with a stunning first-round knockout victory over REITO Bravely at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on August 2. From the opening bell, Shigemori imposed his will on the contest, applying relentless pressure and forcing REITO onto the back foot. The aggressive approach paid…...