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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.

Damon Maireroa Captures WBC Amateur MuayThai New Zealand Super-Middleweight Title

August 23, 2026

August 21, 2026 — Auckland Damon Maireroa is the new WBC Amateur MuayThai New Zealand Super-Middleweight Champion after emerging victorious from a chaotic and action-packed battle with Kees Verheyen at the Art of War MuayThai event in Auckland. The championship contest developed into an intense back-and-forth encounter, with both athletes showing tremendous toughness, determination and…...

Benny McKay Crowned WBC Amateur MuayThai New Zealand Super-Welterweight Champion

August 23, 2026

August 21, 2026 — Auckland, New Zealand Benny McKay is the new WBC Amateur MuayThai New Zealand Super-Welterweight Champion following an impressive victory over Jaycob Kerapa at the Art of War MuayThai event in Auckland. McKay rose to the occasion in a highly anticipated national championship contest, overcoming a determined Kerapa to claim the prestigious…...

Noa Moniz Crowned WBC MuayThai USA Featherweight Champion

August 23, 2026

August 22, 2026 | Houston, Texas Noa Moniz is the new WBC MuayThai USA Featherweight Champion after securing an impressive victory over a gallant Nick Gjelai in the co-main event of the Coalition MuayThai event in Houston, Texas. With the prestigious green and gold national title on the line, both athletes delivered a highly competitive…...

Cesar Benavidez Crowned WBC Amateur MuayThai USA Super-Welterweight Champion

August 23, 2026

August 22, 2026 | Houston, Texas A new national champion was crowned in Houston, Texas, as Cesar Benavidez captured the WBC Amateur MuayThai USA Super-Welterweight Championship. Benavidez faced Barry Crawford with the prestigious green and gold title on the line at the Coalition MuayThai event on August 22. After a determined championship performance, Benavidez secured…...

Trey Thorne Crowned WBC Amateur MuayThai USA Featherweight Champion

August 23, 2026

August 22, 2026 | Houston, Texas A new WBC Amateur MuayThai USA champion was crowned in Houston, Texas, as Trey Thorne delivered an impressive performance to capture the WBC Amateur MuayThai USA Featherweight Championship. Competing on the Coalition MuayThai event, Thorne faced Jesse Lara with the prestigious green and gold national title on the line.…...