Youssef Boughanem

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Youssef Boughanem
Born (1989-12-06) December 6, 1989 (age 34)
Brussels, Belgium
NicknameTerminator
NationalityMoroccan
Belgian
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in) [1]
Division Welterweight
Super Welterweight
Middleweight
Style Muay Thai
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Pattaya, Thailand
TeamBoughanem Academy
Petchsaman Gym
Years active2008 – present
Kickboxing record
Total240
Wins188
By knockout120
Losses44
Draws8
Mixed martial arts record
Total3
Wins3
By knockout2
By submission0
By decision1
Losses0
Other information
Notable relatives Yassine Boughanem (brother)

Youssef Boughanem (born December 6, 1989) is a Moroccan-Belgian professional Muay Thai fighter, kickboxer, and mixed martial artist. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium, Rajadamnern Stadium, Omnoi Stadium, WMC, WBC, ISKA, WKN, WAKO, Thai Fight, MAX Muay Thai, and IBF champion. Boughanem currently trains out of Petchsaman Gym in Thailand.

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Muay Thai career

Youssef began practicing Muay Thai at the age of 12 and moved to Thailand with his brother Yassine Boughanem at 17 to focus on training fulltime after the loss of both his parents. His first stop was at the famed Jocky Gym in Bangkok. Yassine is a Muay Thai fighter in the heavyweight and super heavyweight divisions and has won WBC, WPMF, and WKN world titles. [2]

2010

He gained prominence when he competed in the first-ever Thai Fight event in 2010. On August 29, 2010, he defeated Australia's Jason Lea in the round-of-sixteen. He then defeated Ireland's Anthony Kane via extra-round decision in the quarter-finals on October 25, 2010. On December 6, 2010, Boughanem defeated Soichiro Miyakoshi to advance to the final round of the Thai Fight tournament. That same night, he lost to Fabio Pinca in the final, where he finished as the runner-up in the 2010 Thai Fight 67 kg Tournament.

2012

On 3 March 2012, Boughanem faced Rajadamnern Stadium champion Diesellek TopkingBoxing and got knocked out [3] with a left kick at Lumpini Stadium. [4]

2013

THAI FIGHT Kard Chuek

After his first Thai Fight outing, Boughanem fought for different programs around Thailand and France. He eventually returned in 2013 when Thai Fight unveiled their new format: THAI FIGHT Kard Chuek. This format saw fighters wearing rope bindings instead of gloves (Muay Kard Chuek) and would eventually become the defining characteristic for subsequent Thai Fight events. Youssef Boughanem would enter the inaugural THAI FIGHT Kard Chuek tournament. On June 1, 2013, he defeated Salahdine Ait Naceur by second-round knockout in the 1/16 finals. He then beat Sebastien Billard in the 1/8 finals by first-round knockout on June 15, 2013.

On July 14, 2013, Boughanem faced Burmese fighter Zaw Tum in the quarterfinals and won by decision. Zaw Tum is better known as Tun Tun Min and went on to become openweight Lethwei World Champion.

On July 29, 2013, Boughanem was eliminated from the tournament when he lost in the semifinal round by decision to Saiyok Pumpanmuang, who eventually finished as the THAI FIGHT Kard Chuek tournament runner-up.

2015

2015 THAI FIGHT Champion

After an absence from the promotion in 2014, Youssef Boughanem made his return to Thai Fight in late 2015, appearing at THAI FIGHT Vietnam on October 24, 2015. There, he faced Russian fighter Yurik Davtyan and won by decision. Later on, he entered the 2015 THAI FIGHT 72.5 kg tournament. In the tournament semifinals, Boughanem defeated Rungrawee P.K.SaenchaiMuaythaiGym at THAI FIGHT RPCA on November 21, 2015. On December 31, 2015, he defeated Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee at THAI FIGHT Count Down to win the 2015 THAI FIGHT 72.5 kg tournament and capture his first Thai Fight title.

Omnoi Stadium Middleweight Champion

On August 15, 2015, Youssef Boughanem defeated Rungrawee P.K.SaenchaiMuaythaiGym by third-round knockout to capture the Omnoi Stadium middleweight title. He successfully defended the Omnoi Stadium title against Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym by five-round decision on September 26 of the same year.

2016

On June 24, 2016, Youssef Boughanem defeated Armen Petrosyan via three-decision in Monte Carlo to win the WAKO Pro 71.8 kg Championship.

Rajadamnern Stadium Middleweight Champion

On August 31, 2016, he defeated Kompetch Lookprabat by fourth-round knockout to capture the Rajadamnern Stadium middleweight championship.

2018

WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight Champion

On February 26, 2018, Boughanem retained the Rajadamnern title against Noppakaw Siriluck Muaythai by third-round knockout at Phoenix 5 Bangkok, which also saw him winning the WBC Muay Thai Middleweight World Championship. [5]

On April 28, 2018, he defeated Payakdam Extra Cole Film by third-round TKO to win the IBF Muaythai middleweight title. [6]

Lumpinee Stadium Middleweight Champion

On May 22, 2018, Youssef Boughanem defeated Talaytong Sor. Thanaphet by fourth-round TKO to win the Lumpinee Stadium middleweight championship. [7]

He retained the WBC Muay Thai title against Kongjak Por. Pao In on October 13, 2018, where he also won the ISKA Muay Thai light middleweight title. [8]

He defended the WBC Muay Thai title a third time against Joe Craven on April 22, 2019, winning by fourth-round TKO. [9] Boughanem successfully retained the WBC Muay Thai belt in his fourth title defense against Tobias Alexandersson on November 16, 2019, winning a five-round decision. [10]

Boughanem was originally scheduled to defend his WBC Muay Thai belt against Liam Nolan on July 17 at PSM Fight Night. However, travel restrictions between the UK and Belgium prevented Nolan from making the fight. Nolan would be replaced by Niclas Larsen. [11] On July 17, 2021, Youssef Boughanem defeated Niclas Larsen to retain the WBC Muay Thai middleweight title, as well as capture the WBC Muay Thai Diamond middleweight championship. [12]

Boughanem was scheduled to defend his WBC Muaythai Middleweight title against Liam Nolan at A Night to Remember on November 7, 2021. [13] He lost the fight and the title by split decision, ending his three-year reign as WBC world champion. [14]

Boughanem was booked to face David Pennimpede on March 26, 2022. [15]

WKN World Super Welterweight Muay Thai champion

On April 22, 2019 in Brussels, Belgium Boughanem defeated Joe Craven by TKO in the fourth round and became the WKN World super welterweight champion in Muay Thai. [16]

On June 25, 2022 in Liege, Belgium Boughanem made the first successful defense of his WKN World super welterweight title by knockout in the third round against Toni Romero at La Nuit Des Gladiateurs 2022. [17] [18] [19]

Glory

Youssef Boughanem made his debut for the European kickboxing promotion Glory against Stanislav Kazantsev at Glory 91 on April 27, 2024. [20] He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout. [21]

Mixed martial arts career

Youssef Boughanem made his mixed martial arts debut against Dmytro Glevka at FAF in Octogon on January 27, 2024. He won by second-round technical knockout. [22]

BRAVE Combat Federation

In 2024, Youssef Boughanem signed with Bahrain-based BRAVE Combat Federation to focus on his mixed martial arts career. [23] Boughanem will make his BRAVE CF debut at BRAVE CF 83 in the Netherlands. [24] He defeated Saad Touijar by second-round technical knockout. [25] [26]

Titles and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches3 wins0 losses
By knockout20
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win3–0Johan Van de HelDecision (unanimous) Brave CF 90 November 23, 202435:00 Vienna, AustriaCatchweight (159 lb) bout.
Win2–0Saad TouijarTKO (punches) Brave CF 83 May 25, 202422:10 Alkmaar, NetherlandsCatchweight (159 lb) bout.
Win1–0Dmytro GlevkaTKO (knee and punches)Fight And Furious in OctogonJanuary 27, 202421:47 Longeville-lès-Metz, FranceCatchweight (159 lb) bout.

Muay Thai and Kickboxing record

Muay Thai and Kickboxing record
188 Wins, 44 Losses, 8 Draws, 1 No Contest
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2024-08-31Loss Flag of Italy.svg Angelo Volpe Glory 94 Antwerp, Belgium Decision (Split)33:00
2024-04-27Win Flag of Ukraine.svg Stanislav Kazantsev Glory 91 Paris, France TKO (Shoulder Injury)22:58
2023-07-07Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mo AbdurahmanWarrior Spirit Belgium TKO3
2023-02-02Win Flag of Italy.svg Federico PudduPSM Fight Night Goussainville, France KO (Knee to body)3
2023-01-02Win Flag of Thailand.svg Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee Golden King Promotions Koh Samui, Thailand KO (Knee to body)4
Wins WMC Golden King World -164lb title.
2022-11-12Win Flag of Sweden.svg Tobias AlexanderssonAlpha Fight League 2 Brussels, Belgium TKO (Doctor stoppage)2
Defends WKN Muay Thai World Super Welterweight title.
2022-06-25Win Flag of Spain.svg Toni RomeroLa Nuit Des Gladiateurs 2022 Liege, Belgium TKO3
Defends WKN Muay Thai World Super Welterweight title.
2022-05-28Win Flag of Thailand.svg Avatar Tor.Morsri Fairtex Fight, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
2022-03-26Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg David PennimpedeInfliction Fight Series Australia Decision (Split)33:00
2022-01-29Win Flag of Thailand.svg Sangchan SorSor.NawatRAGE FIGHT NIGHT Pattaya, Thailand Decision33:00
2021-11-07Loss Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Liam Nolan Real Fighters Hilversum, Netherlands Decision (Split)53:00
Loses the WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight title.
2021-07-17Win Flag of Denmark.svg Niclas Larsen PSM Fight Night Brussels, Belgium Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Retains the WBC Muay Thai middleweight title and wins the WBC Muay Thai Diamond middleweight title.
2020-01-29Win Flag of Spain.svg Ignasi LariosPrestige Fight Paris, France KO3
2019-11-16Win Flag of Sweden.svg Tobias Alexandersson [28] PSM Fight Night Brussels, Belgium Decision53:00
Retains the WBC Muay Thai middleweight title.
2019-02-23Loss Flag of Cape Verde.svg Wilson VarelaArena Fight Aix-en-Provence, France Decision53:00 [29]
For the Arena Fight K-1 -71kg title.
2018-11-24Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Joe Craven [30] PSM Fight Night Brussels, Belgium TKO4
Retains the WBC Muay Thai middleweight title and wins the WKN super welterweight title.
2018-11-24Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jake PurdyYas Island Muay Thai Championship 2018 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates KO2
2018-10-13Win Flag of Thailand.svg Kongjak Por Pao In [31] Phoenix 10 Brussels, Belgium Decision53:00
Retains the WBC Muay Thai middleweight title and wins the ISKA light middleweight title.
2018-05-22Win Flag of Thailand.svg Talaytong Sor.Thanaphet Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO4
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Middleweight (160 lbs) title.
2018-04-28Win Flag of Thailand.svg Payakdam Extra Cole Film [32] Phoenix 7 Phuket Phuket, Thailand TKO3
Retains the Phoenix FC middleweight and IBF Muaythai middleweight titles.
2018-02-26Win Flag of Thailand.svg Noppakaw Siriluck Muay Thai [33] Phoenix 5 Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand KO3
Retains the Phoenix FC middleweight title and wins the WBC Muay Thai middleweight and IBF Muaythai middleweight title.
2017-09-22Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Artur Saladiak [34] Phoenix 3 London London, United Kingdom TKO3
Wins the Phoenix FC middleweight title.
2017-08-07Win Flag of Thailand.svg Yodpayak Sitsongpeenong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO53:00
2017-07-15Win Flag of Iran.svg Saber AthariTHAI FIGHT We Love Yala Yala, Thailand KO1
2017-06-29Win Flag of Thailand.svg Wanchalerm UddonmuangBest of Siam XI Paris, France TKO (Retirement)4
2017-05-27Win Flag of Italy.svg Anouar Khamlali [35] THAI FIGHT Turin Turin, Italy Decision33:00
2017-07-15Win Flag of Morocco.svg Ilyass Chakir [36] THAI FIGHT Samui 2017 Ko Samui, Thailand Decision33:00
2017-04-08Win Flag of France.svg Gaëtan DamboTHAI FIGHT Paris Paris, France Decision33:00
2017-10-15Win Flag of Russia.svg Ahmed Aushev [37] THAI FIGHT Chengdu Leshan, China KO1
2016-12-24Win Flag of Thailand.svg Saiyok Pumpanmuang THAI FIGHT The Fighter King Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
2016-08-31Win Flag of Thailand.svg Kompetchlek Lookprabat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO4
Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium middleweight title.
2016-06-24Win Flag of Italy.svg Armen Petrosyan Monte-Carlo Fighting Masters Monte Carlo, Monaco Decision33:00
Wins the WAKO Pro 71.8kg title.
2016-05-27NC Flag of Thailand.svg Kompetchlek LookprabatBest of Siam Bangkok, Thailand No Contest1
For the Rajadamnern Stadium middleweight title.
2016-03-19Win Flag of Thailand.svg Denphanom Rongreankeela Korat [38] THAI FIGHT Korat Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Decision33:00
2015-03-12Win Flag of Brazil.svg Matheus PereiraTHAI FIGHT Bangkok, Thailand KO3
2015-12-31Win Flag of Thailand.svg Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee [39] THAI FIGHT Count Down Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
Wins the 2015 THAI FIGHT 72.5kg tournament.
2015-11-21Win Flag of Thailand.svg Rungrawee P.K.SaenchaiMuaythaiGym [40] THAI FIGHT RPCA Nakhon Pathom, Thailand Decision33:00
2015-10-24Win Flag of Russia.svg Yurik Davtyan [41] THAI FIGHT Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Decision33:00
2015-09-26Win Flag of Thailand.svg Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym Omnoi Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
Retains the Omnoi Stadium middleweight title.
2015-08-15Win Flag of Thailand.svg Rungrawee P.K.SaenchaiMuaythaiGym Omnoi Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO3
Wins the Omnoi Stadium middleweight title.
2015-03-07Win Flag of Thailand.svg Chenrob PumpanmuangMaster of the Ring Pattaya, Thailand Decision53:00
Wins the Venum middleweight title.
2015-02-01Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Kanongsuk Chuwattana MAX Muay Thai, Tournament Semi-Finals Bangkok, Thailand Disqualification2
2014-11-09Win Flag of Sweden.svg Tobias Alexandersson MAX Muay Thai, Tournament Qualification Finals Pattaya, Thailand Decision33:00
2014-11-09Win Flag of Thailand.svg Fahmongkol Sor. Jor. Danrayong MAX Muay Thai, Tournament Qualification Semi-Finals Pattaya, Thailand Decision43:00
2014-10-05Win Flag of Thailand.svg Kanongsuk Chuwattana MAX Muay Thai Pattaya, Thailand KO2
2014-09-28Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sun WeiqiangWu Lin Feng Hong Kong Decision33:00
2014-06-14Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Thongchai Sitsongpeenong Best of Siam 5 Paris, France TKO (Injury)3
2014-04-12Win Flag of Thailand.svg Chenrob PumpanmuangThepprasit Stadium Pattaya, Thailand TKO4
2014-03-29Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Aikpracha Meenayothin MAX Muay Thai Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
2014-02-17Win Flag of Thailand.svg Chenrob PumpanmuangThepprasit Stadium Pattaya, Thailand KO
2013-07-29Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Saiyok Pumpanmuang THAI FIGHT Kard Chuek, Semi-finals Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
2013-07-14Win Flag of Myanmar.svg Tun Tun Min THAI FIGHT Kard Chuek, Quarter-finals Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
2013-06-29Win Flag of Thailand.svg Peemai JitmuangnonTHAI FIGHT Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
2013-06-15Win Flag of France.svg Sebastien BillardTHAI FIGHT Kard Chuek, 1/8 finals Bangkok, Thailand KO1
2013-06-01Win Flag of France.svg Salahdine Ait NaceurTHAI FIGHT Kard Chuek, 1/16 finals Bangkok, Thailand KO2
2012-06-14Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Aikpracha Meenayothin Best of Siam Paris, France TKO (Injury)2
2012-03-24Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Diesellek TopkingBoxing Muaydee Vitheethai Samut Prakan, Thailand KO2
2012-02-27Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Suriya Prasathinphimai Europe vs. Thailand Pattaya, France Decision53:00
2012-01-07Draw Flag of Thailand.svg Dernchonlek Sor. Sor. NiyomOmnoi Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2011-12-10Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Thepsutin PumpanmuangThepprasit Stadium Pattaya, Thailand Decision53:00
2011-02-12Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Buakaw Banchamek La Nuit des Titans: Buakaw vs. Boughanem Tours, France TKO (Injury)1
2010-12-06Loss Flag of France.svg Fabio Pinca THAI FIGHT Final, Finals Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Decision33:00
For the THAI FIGHT welterweight 67kg tournament.
2010-12-06Win Flag of Japan.svg Soichiro MiyakoshiTHAI FIGHT Final, Semi-finals Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Decision33:00
2010-10-25Win Flag of Ireland.svg Anthony KaneTHAI FIGHT, Quarter-finals Bangkok, Thailand Decision43:00
2010-08-29Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason LeaTHAI FIGHT, 1/8 finals Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
2010-07-12Win Flag of Thailand.svg Big Ben Chor Praram 6 Thepprasit Stadium Pattaya, Thailand Decision53:00
2010-05-22Win Flag of Iran.svg Behzad Rafigh Doust WMA Tournament, Finals Zhengzhou, China Decision33:00
Wins the WMA 71kg title.
2010-05-22Win Flag of Slovakia.svg Egon RaczWMA Tournament, Semi-finals Zhengzhou, China Decision33:00
2010-05-22Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Alain SylvestreWMA Tournament, Quarter-finals Zhengzhou, China KO1
2010-01-31Win Flag of Thailand.svg Thepsutin PumpanmuangChannel 7 Boxing Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Injury)5
2010-01-07Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stephen MeikleThe Champions Club Thailand, Finals Pattaya, Thailand KO1
Wins the TCC super welterweight title.
2010-01-07Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason WoodhamThe Champions Club Thailand, Semi-finals Pattaya, Thailand TKO1
2009-12-22Win Flag of Thailand.svg Pornpitak PetchudomchaiChaweng Boxing Stadium Ko Samui, Thailand TKO2
2009-12-22Win Flag of Thailand.svg Pornpitak PetchudomchaiChaweng Boxing Stadium Ko Samui, Thailand TKO2
2009-12-08Win Flag of Thailand.svg Tawalitnoi SKV GymSurat Thani Fight Night Surat Thani, Thailand Decision53:00
2009-12-04Win Flag of Thailand.svg Petmai PetjaoprayaKing's Birthday Bangkok, Thailand TKO4
2009-11-27Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Prakaisaeng Sit-OrToyota Vigo Cup, Finals Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2009-11-27Win Flag of Thailand.svg Longern PitakkruchaidaenToyota Vigo Cup, Semi-finals Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2009-11-27Win Flag of France.svg Sofian SeboussiToyota Vigo Cup, Quarter-finals Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2009-10-28Win Flag of Thailand.svg Chokchai Sor Kingstar Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2009-10-28Win Flag of South Korea.svg Steve SasiprapaQueen's Birthday Bangkok, Thailand KO3
2009-07-23Win Flag of Thailand.svg Mangkornyok SityodtongThepprasit Stadium Pattaya, Thailand TKO
2009-07-15Win Flag of Thailand.svg Numbeechai NakatornparkviewSurat Thani Fight Night Surat Thani, Thailand Decision53:00
2009-07-04Win Flag of Thailand.svg Yodnapa ChangtalayBangla Stadium Phuket, Thailand KO3
2009-06-30Win Flag of Thailand.svg Mankong Sitpaneng Phuket, Thailand Decision53:00
2009-06-24Win Flag of Thailand.svg Pet-tho Baan MuaythaiSurat Thani Fight Night Surat Thani, Thailand KO4
2008-08-01Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robin van Roosmalen Veghel, Netherlands
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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