Over the last five days, we’ve shown you the standards.
The rankings.
The pathway.
The structure.
Today, we talk about the champions. Because systems matter. But champions define them.
There is Ruth Ashdown.
She became the inaugural WBC Muay Thai Female Diamond Champion, defeating Dokmaipa Kiatpompetch and claiming her place in Green and Gold history.
A first.
Forever remembered.
There is Youssef Boughanem.
“This was a challenge for me. A dream to be selected to fight for the title,” he said.
He did more than win it.
He defended it four times.
A champion proves himself once.
A great champion proves himself again and again.
There is Zoe Putorak.
“It’s my title. I fought so hard for it. I will fight so hard to keep it.”
She defended her WBC Muay Thai Super Lightweight (140 lb) world title four times in two years — establishing dominance in her division.
And there is Saenchai.
“WBC Muay Thai is respected everywhere. The world knows this belt. If you can win this belt, you earn worldwide recognition. I wanted one. So I went and got it.”
In 2011, he captured the WBC Muay Thai Diamond Belt, defeating Kevin Ross over five rounds of elite competition.
These aren’t just title holders. They are standard-bearers.
The champions of today look up to them. The champions of tomorrow are preparing now.
Once a month, we will bring you the latest news, results, and stories from around the world of WBC Muay Thai.
The Green and Gold is not given.
It is earned.
Stay tuned.
The Green and Gold awaits.
Words by Matt Lucas