June 13, 2026 – French athlete Joachim Ouraghi captured the prestigious WBC MuayThai European Lightweight Championship with an impressive fourth-round TKO victory over Spain’s Soufian Ben Zerrouk at the Shanda Up Gala in Luxembourg.
In a highly anticipated contest between two of Europe’s top lightweight competitors, Ouraghi delivered a disciplined and powerful performance, steadily breaking down his opponent over the opening rounds before forcing the stoppage in Round 4.
The victory marks a significant milestone in Ouraghi’s career as he claims the coveted WBC MuayThai European title and firmly establishes himself among the elite lightweight athletes on the continent.
Soufian Ben Zerrouk displayed tremendous heart and determination throughout the contest, but Ouraghi’s relentless pressure and effective use of MuayThai weapons ultimately proved decisive.
The championship bout was one of the highlights of the Shanda Up Gala, which attracted MuayThai fans from across Europe to Luxembourg for an evening of high-level competition.
With the victory, Joachim Ouraghi becomes the new WBC MuayThai European Lightweight Champion, adding his name to the distinguished list of athletes who have held regional championship honors under the WBC MuayThai banner.