James Honey

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James Honey
Born (1995-11-15) 15 November 1995 (age 29)
Brisbane, Australia
Nationality Australia
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight72.5 kg (160 lb; 11.42 st)
Division Middleweight
Style Muay Thai
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Brisbane, Australia
TeamStrikeforce Thai Boxing Gym
Years active2016–present
Kickboxing record
Total46
Wins34
By knockout9
Losses11
Draws0
No contests1
Last updated on: 2 January 2025

James Honey (born 15 November 1995) is an Australian Muay Thai kickboxer, currently fighting out of Brisbane, Australia. James is currently ranked number 5th Middleweight 160 pound Muay Thai Fighter in the world. [1]

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Career

Recognition

In 2024 James fought against former Glory Champion Harut Grigorian and won by split decision. [2]

WMO International Title

In June 2024 James went on to challenge for the WMO International Middleweight Title at 160 pounds, winning by KO in the first round against Silathong Numponthep [3]

Ranking

After winning the WMO International title, James got ranked #5 Middleweight 160 pounds Muay Thai Fighter by combat press in July a month after the win. [1] and got ranked #3 WMO World Rankings in the Middleweight 160 pound division, and in WBC Muay Thai World Rankings: Honey holds the #5 position in the Middleweight category. [4] [5]

Fight Against Lumpinee Champion Kong Thailand

In December 2024 he fought Lumpinee Stadium champion Kong Thailand, would lose a close and competitive split decision. [6]

Lumpinee Stadium

James Honey faced Bangron Lukporphayasua in February 22, 2025 at the Lumpinee Stadium and won by a first round knockout [7]

ISKA World Title

After a no contest in October 2024, James rematched Deej Edwards for the ISKA super middleweight k-1 rules world title, won by unanimous decision. [8]

WMO World Title

In August 16, 2025 James took on Josh Hill for the World Muay Thai Organization (WMO) middleweight world title, won by unanimous decision. Honey’s mother, Michelle, had died the previous month after a battle with cancer. Honey honored her memory by wearing trunks inscribed with “In loving memory of Michelle Honey” during the match. [9]

Titles

Muay Thai Kickboxing record

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Kickboxing record
34 Wins (9 (T)KOs), 11 Losses, 0 Draws, 1 No Contest
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2025-08-16WinJosh HillPowerhouse Fight Serie Australia Decision53:00
Wins The WMO Middleweight World Title.
2025-04-12WinDeej EdwardsHonor Premier League Australia Decision53:00
Wins The ISKA Middleweight K-1 Rules World Title.
2025-02-22WinBangron Lukporphayasua Lumpinee Stadium Thailand TKO(left hook)1
2024-12-07Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Kongthailand Kiatnavy Alliance Fight Promotion Brisbane, Australia Decision (Split)33:00
2024-10-13NCDeej EdwardsF18No Contest
For The Vacant ISKA Super Middleweight 172 Pound Kickboxing World Title.
2024-06-29WinSilathong NumponthepWar On The Shore Australia KO(elbow)10:49
Wins The WMO International Middleweight Title 160 Pounds.
2024-05-03LossDavid PennimpedeEruption Muay Thai 24 Brisbane, Australia Decision (Split)33:00
2024-02-16Win Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Harut Grigorian Australia vs. The World Dubai, UAE Decision (Split)33:00
2023-08-19WinDavid PennimpedeRise Championship 4 Finale Australia Decision (Extra Round)43:00
Wins The Rise Middleweight Tournament alongside a prize of 10 thousand dollars.
2023-08-19WinCody JamesonRise Championship 4 Semi Final Australia Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2023LossJay TonkinEruption Muay Thai 22 Brisbane, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
For The Eruption Middleweight Title 160 Pounds.
2022-08-22WinCedarEruption Muay Thai 21KO11:29
2022-08-27WinBrown PinasWOTS22Decision53:00
2022-05-28WinSueprball FairfaxFairtex Fight 14Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2021-12-04WinLukas SayerMTGP Australia Australia Decision33:00
2021LossJay TonkinEruption Muay Thai 20 Brisbane, Australia Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2020-12-20WinNick TraskEruption Muay Thai Brisbane, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2020-10-10WinJayden EynaudEruption Muay Thai 18 Brisbane, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2019-09-14Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Charlie Bubb Eruption Muay Thai Brisbane, Australia Decision53:00
2019LossMatt WebbEruption Muay Thai Brisbane, Australia Decision33:00
2019-06-22Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jake LundEruption Muay Thai 16 Brisbane, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2019WinBrad DaviesEruption Muay Thai Brisbane, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2018-05-12WinChris WattEruption Muay Thai 14 Brisbane, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2017-12-09WinBen MahoneyEruption Muay Thai 13 Brisbane, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2017-04-22WinSam BallantyneEruption Muay Thai 11 Brisbane, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2016-11-05WinJacob GelstonRoad to Rebellion 4 Australia TKO32:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

  1. 1 2 "Combat Press Muay Thai Rankings: September 2024." Combat Press, https://combatpress.com/2024/09/combat-press-muay-thai-rankings-september-2024/. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
  2. ↑ "James Honey vs. Harut Grigorian - Australia vs. The World". Tapology. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  3. ↑ "WMO International Middleweight Champion - James Honey". WMO Muay Thai. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "WBC Muay Thai World Rankings - James Honey #3". Instagram - James Honey. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "WMO World Rankings - James Honey #4". Instagram - James Honey. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  6. ↑ AUS MuayThai (6 December 2024). "Alliance Fight Promotion 3 EVENT PREVIEW". Aus MuayThai. Aus MuayThai. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Super Champ Lumpinee." Lumpinee-Rajadamnern, https://www.lumpinee-rajadamnern.com/super-champ-lumpinee. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
  8. ↑ Harding, Bree. "A life of love, strength and family". Benalla Ensign. McPherson Media Group. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  9. ↑ Huntly, Josh (27 August 2025). "Honey adds another belt to his collection after claiming the WMO Middleweight title". Shepparton News. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  10. ↑ Huntly, Josh (27 August 2025). "Honey adds another belt to his collection after claiming the WMO Middleweight title". Shepparton News. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  11. ↑ Harding, Bree. "A life of love, strength and family". Benalla Ensign. McPherson Media Group. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  12. ↑ "International." WMO Muay Thai, https://www.wmomuaythai.org/international/. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
  13. ↑ "James Honey - Current Fighters". Strikeforce Muay Thai. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
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