This is a list of IBF Muay Thai world champions, showing every world champion certificated by the International Boxing Federation Muaythai (IBF Muay Thai). The IBF, which is one of the four major governing bodies in professional boxing, started certifying their own Muay Thai world champions in late 2017. The IBF is the second boxing organization to start certifying Muay Thai World champions following World Boxing Council (WBC).
| No. | Name | Date winning | Date losing | Days | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   Youssef Boughanem | April 28, 2018 | Current | 2218 | 0 |
Boughanem defeated Payakdum Extra Cole Film ( Thailand) by TKO(Referee stoppage by forfeit) at 3R at Patong Boxing Stadium in Phuket, Thailand. Boughanem retained his Phoenix World Middleweight title too. | |||||
| No. | Name | Date winning | Date losing | Days | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinklao Bangkoknoivillage | December 20, 2017 | Current | 2347 | 0 |
| Pinklao defeated Pinngern Sithchefbuntam ( Thailand) by decision in the event of "IBF Championship" at Suan Lum Night Bazaar in Bangkok, Thailand. He became the 1st IBF Muaythai champion in the history [1] . | |||||
| No. | Name | Date winning | Date losing | Days | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darky Lukmakamwan | February 13, 2018 | Current | 2292 | 0 |
| Darky (aka Daakee) defeated Kayyasith Kiatcharoenchai ( Thailand) by decision after 5R at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand [2] [3] . | |||||
| No. | Name | Date winning | Date losing | Days | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang | December 21, 2017 | Current | 2346 | 0 |
| Seksan (aka Seksan Or.Kwanmuang) defeated Phanpayak Sitchefboonthum (aka Panpayak Sitchefboontam) ( Thailand) by decision in the event of "72nd Anniversary of Rajadamnern Stadium Memorial Event" at Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand [4] . | |||||
| No. | Name | Date winning | Date losing | Days | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phet Utong Or. Kwanmuang | December 21, 2017 | Current | 2346 | 0 |
| Petchaouthong (aka Pet-U-Tong Or. Kwanmuang) defeated Gaonar PK.Saenchaimuaythai (aka Kaonar PK.Saenchaimuaythai) ( Thailand) by decision in the event of "72nd Anniversary of Rajadamnern Stadium Memorial Event" at Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Petchaouthong retained his Rajadamnern Stadium lightweight title [5] . | |||||
| No. | Name | Date winning | Date losing | Days | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nadaka Eiwasportsgym (Nadaka Yoshinari) | September 26, 2018 | Current | 2067 | 0 |
| Nadaka defeated Roma Uddonmuang ( Thailand) by TKO(Referee stoppage Left body shot) at 1R at "Chefboonthum" at Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Nadaka was the current WBC Muaythai World Mini flyweight champion [6] [7] | |||||
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) is one of four major organizations recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) which sanctions professional boxing bouts, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Organization (WBO).
Yodsanklai Fairtex a.k.a. Yod is a retired Thai Muay Thai kickboxer. He is a former WBC Muay Thai World Super welterweight champion at 154 lbs, and a two-time Lumpinee Stadium champion in the 112 and 147 lb weight classes. He is also the first champion of The Contender Asia. He was nicknamed "The Boxing Computer" by Thai sports newspapers as a testament to his perfect fighting technique.
Fabio Pinca is an Italian-French Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist. Pinca is currently signed to ONE Championship. In 2010, Pinca became the first winner of the annual Thai Fight tournament.
Armin Pumpanmuang is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer. He is a former WPMF World Welterweight Champion (147 lbs).
Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang is a Thai Muay Thai fighter, originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat in the South of Thailand.
International Boxing Federation 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.
Nadaka Yoshinari is a Japanese kickboxer, and the current Battle of Muaythai Flyweight champion. He is the former Lumpinee, Rajadamnern, IBF Muaythai and WBC Muaythai champion at mini flyweight.
Youssef Boughanem is a Moroccan-Belgian Muay Thai and kickboxer, who has held WKN super welterweight Muay Thai title. He is also a former Lumpinee Stadium, Rajadamnern Stadium and WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight Champion. Boughanem currently trains out of the Petchsaman Gym in Thailand.
Ruth Ashdown is an English retired Muay Thai kickboxer who competed professionally from 2007 to 2018. She is the former WBC Muaythai world flyweight and super-bantamweight champion, as well as the former WBC Muaythai International and Diamond champion. She is one of just five diamond belt holders in the world.
Bernise Alldis is an English kickboxer and mixed martial artist who has been professionally competing since 2003.
Sean Clancy is an Irish Muay thai kickboxer and the reigning WBC Muaythai Super Lightweight World Champion.