In a landmark achievement for Indonesian MuayThai, Rafly Shakur carved his name into the sport’s history books by becoming Indonesia’s first-ever WBC MuayThai champion. This past weekend in Jakarta, Shakur clinched the national welterweight championship title in thrilling fashion, defeating compatriot Rahman Husin with a second-round knockout via a precise and powerful elbow strike.
Shakur’s victory is a monumental moment for both him and the Indonesian MuayThai community. Representing Phenom MuayThai Camp, Shakur’s hard work and dedication led him to this historic win, setting a new standard and inspiring the next generation of MuayThai fighters in Indonesia.
Congratulations are due to the new champion and the entire team at Phenom MuayThai Camp for their outstanding performance. Gratitude is also extended to Sim and the WBC MuayThai Indonesia team for their dedication to developing the sport within the country, along with Majestic Sports Promotions for hosting this memorable title contest, which marked a new era for Indonesian MuayThai.
History has been made in Jakarta, and this milestone suggests that there is much more to come for the growth and success of MuayThai in Indonesia.
