Sunday, March 30, 2025 — In a landmark night for MuayThai in New Zealand, the WBC MuayThai sanctioned an electric event that saw the crowning of two inaugural national champions and the dominant title defense of one of the country’s top professional athletes.
Julian Jensen of Noble Fight Systems made history by capturing the inaugural WBC New Zealand Amateur Super Lightweight title, earning a unanimous decision victory over AJ Foster of The Combat Centre. Jensen’s technical precision and relentless pace secured him a place in the national record books.
The heavyweight division delivered fireworks, as Dchamad Armstrong of Team Alpha emerged victorious in both the semi-final and final bouts to become the first-ever WBC New Zealand Heavyweight Professional Champion. Armstrong showcased grit and power across both contests, winning both on unanimous points and taking home $5,000 in prize money. His performance stamped his authority as a rising force in the heavyweight ranks.
Meanwhile, Titus Proctor of Tihipuke MuayThai proved once again why he’s considered one of the most formidable fighters in the country. In a thrilling five-round war, he defended his WBC New Zealand Super Middleweight Professional Title against Tony Jaggard, a seasoned veteran and former multi-division champion representing Art of Combat. Proctor’s victory, earned through resilience and heart, pushes his incredible record to 40 wins and just 2 losses, with an unbeaten professional streak of 18-0.
This unforgettable night not only highlighted the depth of talent in Aotearoa’s MuayThai scene but also set a strong foundation for the future of WBC MuayThai in New Zealand.
A big thanks to the team at Lights Out Fight Series for hosting the WBC MuayThai championship straps on their event.