Shanghai, China – July 18, 2026
An exciting international contest is set to take place in Shanghai on July 18 as China’s Hanzhongyi and Thailand’s Suoaitapeng square off for the WBC MuayThai Greater China 79kg Championship.
The championship bout will headline the 2026 “Shang Wu Xiong Feng” King of Fighters Championship at the Jiushi Sports Arena – Shanghai Xianxia Tennis Center, bringing together two accomplished athletes from neighboring MuayThai powerhouses.
Representing China, Hanzhongyi enters the contest at just 22 years of age with an outstanding professional record of 46 victories from 50 bouts, including 10 knockout wins. Widely recognized as a Chinese National Sanda Champion and regarded as one of China’s leading bare-knuckle competitors, Hanzhongyi now looks to add WBC MuayThai championship gold to his growing list of achievements.
Standing across the ring will be Thailand’s seasoned veteran Suoaitapeng, whose experience spans an incredible 200 professional contests, compiling 169 victories with 31 wins by knockout. The 32-year-old is a former WPMF MuayThai 70kg Intercontinental Champion and brings years of elite-level competition into this championship encounter.
The matchup promises an intriguing contrast between youth and experience, with Hanzhongyi seeking to establish himself on the international MuayThai stage, while Suoaitapeng aims to demonstrate the depth of Thailand’s world-renowned MuayThai tradition.
With the prestigious WBC MuayThai Greater China 79kg Championship on the line, fans can expect an action-packed contest that further strengthens the growth and development of WBC MuayThai throughout the Greater China region.
The championship bout will take place on July 18, 2026, at the Jiushi Sports Arena – Shanghai Xianxia Tennis Center in Shanghai, China. It is expected to be one of the standout contests on an evening showcasing elite striking talent from across Asia.