April 2026 proved to be another landmark month for the continued global expansion of , with major championship contests, international seminars, athlete development initiatives, and worldwide festival preparations taking place across multiple continents.
From Europe to Asia and the Americas, the WBC MuayThai movement continued strengthening the sport through world-class events, education, rankings, and cultural promotion.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ACTION
Gianny De Leu Crowned World Champion in Belgium
One of the biggest stories of the month came from Belgium where Gianny De Leu captured the WBC MuayThai Bantamweight World Championship after an impressive victory over England’s Fergus Smith at the Sandu Show in Ninove.
The victory marked another major milestone for European MuayThai and showcased the continued rise of elite international competition under the WBC MuayThai banner.
Female Light-Flyweight World Championship Announced
A major world championship bout was officially confirmed for June 30 at Rajadamnern Stadium between Kim Townsend and Aline Seiberth for the WBC MuayThai Female Light-Flyweight World Championship.
The announcement generated strong engagement across WBC MuayThai platforms and highlighted the organization’s continued commitment to female MuayThai worldwide.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Paris Ring Officials Seminar Success
WBC MuayThai France hosted a successful Ring Officials Seminar in Paris under the leadership of Hadj Bettahar.
The intensive educational workshop was led by WBC MuayThai International Ring Officials Chairman and focused on scoring consistency, officiating standards, and technical development.
The seminar represented another important step in maintaining elite officiating standards throughout Europe.
Malta Officials Online Workshop Draws Strong Participation
The first-ever WBC MuayThai Officials Online Workshop for Malta welcomed 29 officials for an intensive educational seminar hosted by .
The workshop demonstrated the growing international demand for structured WBC MuayThai educational systems and officiating development.
NATIONAL & REGIONAL TITLE NEWS
Indonesia Crowns New Flyweight Champion
In Surabaya, Abilio Robih Said defeated Galih Bangkit via split decision to become the new WBC MuayThai Indonesia Flyweight Champion during the FLOS Fight Series promotion.
The bout showcased the growing depth of MuayThai talent throughout Southeast Asia.
Scotland Hosts ORAN MOR XV
The prestigious ORAN MOR XV event returned to Glasgow featuring elite WBC MuayThai competition and national championship action.
The iconic venue once again delivered high-level MuayThai competition in one of the United Kingdom’s strongest MuayThai regions.
Tayro Muru Captures National Gold in Italy
At “This Means War 2” in Sorso, Tayro Muru secured the WBC MuayThai National Welterweight Championship after a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Arnido Doda.
The event further highlighted the continued expansion of WBC MuayThai activity throughout Italy.
Chile Crowns New Super-Lightweight Champion
Sebastián Tello was crowned the new WBC MuayThai Chilean Super-Lightweight Champion following an impressive performance at Collision 35 in Antofagasta.
South America continues to experience major growth in both amateur and professional MuayThai participation.
AMAZING MUAYTHAI WORLD FESTIVAL 2026
Preparations intensified throughout April for the upcoming 2026 Amazing MuayThai World Festival scheduled for June 25–29 in Bangkok.
Social media engagement across Instagram and Facebook continued to grow rapidly as athletes, national teams, and gyms worldwide confirmed participation for the historic event.
The festival is expected to become the largest Amazing MuayThai World Festival to date, bringing together athletes from around the world to celebrate MuayThai sport and culture.
WORLD RANKINGS UPDATE
The April 2026 WBC MuayThai World Rankings were officially released, featuring updates across all divisions based on international championship activity and global performances.
Several divisions saw significant movement as new contenders emerged from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
GLOBAL EXPANSION CONTINUES
Throughout April, WBC MuayThai activity continued expanding across:
- Belgium
- France
- Scotland
- Italy
- Indonesia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Puerto Rico
- Thailand
- China
The organization’s worldwide network of committees, promoters, officials, and athletes continues strengthening the global MuayThai community through education, competition, and cultural preservation.
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