Belgium has a new world champion as Gianny De Leu delivered a commanding performance to capture the WBC MuayThai Bantamweight World Championship at the Sandu Show in Ninove, Belgium.
In the main event of the evening, De Leu faced England’s Fergus Smith in a highly anticipated world title clash that drew strong support from the local MuayThai community. Fighting with composure, precision, and relentless pressure, the Belgian star controlled the contest across all five rounds to secure a unanimous decision victory.
The judges’ scorecards reflected De Leu’s dominant performance, reading 49-45, 49-45, and 50-44 in his favor, confirming him as the new WBC MuayThai Bantamweight World Champion.
From the opening bell, De Leu showcased sharp technique, excellent ring control, and effective scoring strikes, consistently finding success against the tough and experienced British challenger. Fergus Smith displayed his trademark toughness and determination throughout the bout, but De Leu’s pace and accuracy proved decisive on the scorecards.
The victory marks a major milestone in Gianny De Leu’s career and is a proud moment for Belgian MuayThai, further highlighting the nation’s growing presence on the world stage.
The championship bout served as the headline attraction of the renowned Sandu Show, promoted by the respected team at Sandu Gym Muay Thai Ninove, who continue to play an important role in developing elite-level MuayThai in Belgium and across Europe.
Congratulations to Gianny De Leu and his entire team on this outstanding achievement and on bringing the prestigious green and gold WBC MuayThai world title home to Belgium.