Muay Thai , sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the "art of eight limbs", as it is characterised by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins. Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the late 20th to 21st century, when Westernised practitioners from Thailand began competing in kickboxing and mixed-rules matches as well as matches under muay Thai rules around the world. The professional league is governed by The Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (P.A.T), sanctioned by The Sports Authority of Thailand (S.A.T.).
The International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) is one of the oldest and the largest professional sanctioning organizations of kickboxing and Muay Thai in the world and is based in the United States. The IKF sanctions and regulates all aspects of these sports from Semi Contact to Full Contact in both Amateur and Professional levels. The IKF World Headquarters located in Newcastle, California, USA oversees over 2,000 IKF events a year around the world.
Kickboxing weight classes are weight classes that pertain to the sport of kickboxing.
Saiyok Pumpanmuang, formerly known as Saiyoknoi Sakchainarong, is a Thai welterweight kickboxer and Muay Thai fighter.
The World Muaythai Council (WMC) is one of the oldest and the largest professional sanctioning organizations of Muaythai in the world for the sport. The organization was set up in 1995 by parliament resolution, and is incorporated by the Royal Thai Government and sanctioned by the Sports Authority of Thailand, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand). The council has been charged with the responsibility for the expansion of Muaythai worldwide. This involves supporting youth interest and athletes to learn the skills of Muaythai.
Mathias Gallo Cassarino also known as Mathias 7MuayThaigym is an Italian Muay Thai fighter who is the former WPMF World Champion 135 lbs, WBC International Champion 135 lbs, and WMC "Muay Thai Against Drugs" Champion, Max Muay Thai 62 kg Silver Tournament Champion. October 2019 ranked number 2 at Lumpinee 140 lb. division
The World Muaythai Federation was formed in 1995 by the Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT). The PAT is the only organization officially recognized by the Thai government. The WPMF was founded to promote and support Muaythai worldwide, including enforcement of its traditions, rules and regulations.
Pakorn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer, originally from the Phra Samut Chedi District, but now fighting out of Bangkok, Thailand. Pakorn is a former 135 lbs. Lumpinee Stadium champion and 65 kg Yokkao champion. He is the former 115 lbs Rajadamnern Stadium champion and is currently ranked nr. 1 at 135bs. He holds wins over fighters such as Sagetdao Petpayathai, Jomthong Chuwattana, Nong-O Kaiyanghadaogym, Pornsanae Sitmonchai and Kongsak Sitboonmee.
Kongsak P.K. Saenchai Muaythai Gym, also known as Kongsak Sitboonmee, is a Thai Muay Thai fighter, originally from Buriram, in the northeast of Thailand, but now fighting out of Bangkok. Well known for his powerful middle kicks, Kongsak is currently ranked third in the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight division and ranks third in the Channel 7 Stadium Super-light weight division as well.
Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang is a Thai Muay Thai fighter, originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat in the South of Thailand.
Superlek Kiatmookao is a Thai Muay Thai fighter originally from Buriram in the northeast of Thailand. He is a former two weight Lumpinee Stadium champion and the former WBC Muaythai Super featherweight World champion. He was voted the Sports Authority of Thailand 2012 Muay Thai Fighter of the Year.
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.
Jirapart Waiprakorn, known as Manachai, is a Muay Thai fighter and Former WMO Welterweight World Champion from Thailand. He was originally from Buriram, in the north-eastern Isaan region of Thailand, now fighting out of YOKKAOSaenchaiGym in Bangkok.
Satanmuanglek is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter and a former boxer.
Yothin FA Group is a Thai Muay Thai fighter.
Joseph Lasiri is a Moroccan-Italian Muay Thai fighter. He is currently signed to ONE Championship, where he is the reigning ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion.
Rangsit Stadium is a stadium, organizer, TV Show and live broadcaster of Muay Thai events in Rangsit. The struggles of the Rangsit Stadium are approved by WMC ranking. Rangsit Stadium also hosts IFMA events.
Petchsila Wor.Auracha is a Thai Muay Thai fighter.
Sajad Sattari is an Iranian Muay Thai Kickboxer. He is current WBC Muay Thai welterweight world champion. Sattari ranked #10 in the WMO welterweight rankings.
Ratchadaphon Wihantamma known as Sawsing Sor Sopit is a Thai former Muay Thai kickboxer. She is a former WMC, WMO women's featherweight world champion. Wihantamma also gained several medals in IFMA World Muaythai Championships, World Combat Games, Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games and Asian Beach Games.
