International Boxing Federation Muaythai

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International Boxing Federation Muaythai
AbbreviationIBF Muaythai
FormationDecember 21, 2017
Headquarters Thailand
Location
Region served
Worldwide
President
Daryl J. Peoples
Website http://www.ibf-muaythai.com/

International Boxing Federation Muaythai (or IBF Muaythai) is commissioned under the jurisdiction of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) as a non-profit organization to regulate, control and supervise professional Muay Thai events worldwide.

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History

The International Boxing Federation had their "1st Annual Convention of IBF Muaythai" in Bangkok, Thailand on 20-21, December 2017, and IBF muaythai was announced its formation on December 21, 2017. [1]

Daryl J. Peoples, IBF president, attended the convention. The new champions of IBF Muay Thai were crowned in 3 weight divisions, Pinklao Bangkoknoivillage at welterweight, Seksan Aor.Kwanmuang at lightweight, Petchaouthong Aor. Kwanmaung at Junior lightweight.

They organized their first fights at the Rajadamnern Stadium during the Stadium's 73rd Anniversary. Saeksan Or Kwanmung and Petchuthong Or Kwanmung were the first champions crowd by the organization. [2]

On April 28 2018, Youssef Boughanem from Belgium and Morocco became the first world champion as non-Thai kickboxer. In addition, he was the current WBC Muaythai world Middleweight champion.

Current champions

IBF Muaythai sanctions 17 weight division as same as boxing. [3] This is different from WBC Muaythai as it sanctions 19 weight divisions.

Weight class:lbs/kg:Champion:Reign began:daysRecord
Mini flyweightnot over 105lbs/47.627kg Flag of Japan.svg Ryuya Eiwasportgym July 18, 20191826
Junior Flyweight108lbs/48.988kg Flag of Thailand.svg Isantai SithchefbuntamJuly 18, 20191826
Flyweight112lbs/50.802kg Flag of Japan.svg Issei Ishii June 12, 20191862
Junior Bantamweight115lbs/52.163kg Flag of Thailand.svg Petchthailand Moopingaroijung November 13, 20191708
Bantamweight118lbs/53.523kg Flag of Thailand.svg Petchchaolit Sor.ChitpattanaJune 12, 20191862
Junior Featherweight122lbs/55.338kg Flag of Thailand.svg Petung GessonlitJune 5, 2022773
Featherweight126lbs/57.152kg Flag of Thailand.svg NawaEk SitchefboonthamJuly 3, 20191841
Junior lightweight130lbs/58.967kg Flag of Thailand.svg PhetUtong Or.Kwanmuang December 21, 20172400?
Lightweight135lbs/61.235kg Flag of Thailand.svg Saeksan Or.Kwanmuang December 21, 20172400
Junior welterweight140lbs/63.502kg Flag of Thailand.svg Darky LukmakhamwanFebruary 13, 20182346
Welterweight147lbs/66.678kgVacant
Junior Middleweight154lbs/69.853kg Flag of Thailand.svg Lek EiwasportgymFebruary 9, 20201620
Middleweight160lbs/72.574kg Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Youssef Boughanem April 28, 20182272?
Super middleweight168lbs/76.203kgVacant
Light heavyweight175lbs/79.378kgVacant
Cruiserweight200lbs/90.718kg Flag of Thailand.svg Thomas CarpenterDecember 8, 20182048
HeavyweightOver 200lbs/90.718kg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick AtkinsDecember 14, 20191677

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References

  1. ↑ "HISTORY OF IBF MUAYTHAI". ibf-muaythai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
  2. ↑ "IBF Branches Out To Muay Thai, Crowns Champs in Thailand". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "IBF MUAYTHAI RATINGS CRITERIA" (PDF). ibf-muaythai.com. 2017-12-20. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
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