Elevating Muay Thai to a Global Stage

The WBC Muay Thai was established in 2004 under the World Boxing Council (WBC) as a non-profit organization with the mission to develop professional Muay Thai globally. As an affiliated division of the WBC, it adheres to the rules set by the Board of Boxing Sport (Office of Professional Sports) of the Sports Authority of Thailand.

WBC MuayThai was created to facilitate and sanction professional Muay Thai competitions, aiming to develop and expand the sport worldwide. It fosters Muay Thai at all levels and weight divisions, upholding international safety standards to promote Muay Thai as a premier fighting art.

On November 26th, 2001, His Majesty, the King of Thailand, held a historic audience in Hua Hin, Thailand, with World Boxing Council President Dr. Jose Sulaiman and Pol. General Kovid Bhakdibhumi, WBC Vice-President and WBC Asian Boxing Council President.

Shortly after, the World Boxing Council established the WBC Muay Thai to rate fighters worldwide and sanction WBC MuayThai Title events. Pol. Gen. Kovid Bhakdibhumi was appointed the WBC MuayThai Global Chairman.Since its inception, the WBC MuayThai has promoted the sport globally. Today, the WBC MuayThai operates in over ninety-five countries and territories, hosting professional, amateur, and youth MuayThai championships across eighteen weight categories.

The core aim of the World Boxing Council MuayThai is to continue showcasing the culture and spirit of MuayThai, bringing it from Thailand to the world.

The WBC Muay Thai adheres to the rules and regulations of the Sports Authority of Thailand and is actively involved in the WBC Clean Boxing Program to ensure fairness and an even playing field for all athletes.