Canovellas, Spain – May 30, 2026
Spain’s Mouhcine Chafi has once again reached the pinnacle of the light heavyweight division, reclaiming the WBC MuayThai World Light Heavyweight Championship with an impressive third-round TKO victory over Sweden’s Joakim Hagg at Golden League – Big Boss in Canovellas, Spain.
The world title contest delivered exactly what fans expected, with both athletes showcasing exceptional skill, determination, and heart throughout an intense and highly competitive battle. Chafi and Hagg exchanged powerful techniques and maintained a relentless pace, creating a thrilling championship atmosphere inside the arena.
The bout was ultimately brought to a halt in the third round after Hagg suffered a significant cut that prevented him from continuing. Following an assessment of the injury, the referee waved off the contest, awarding Chafi the victory by technical knockout.
The triumph marks a significant achievement for the Spanish star, who successfully regains the prestigious green and gold belt and re-establishes himself among the elite fighters in world MuayThai.
With the championship once again around his waist, Mouhcine Chafi begins a new reign as WBC MuayThai World Light Heavyweight Champion and sends a strong message to the rest of the division that he remains one of the sport’s most formidable competitors.