This is a list of WBC Muaythai international champions, showing every international champion certificated by the World Boxing Council Muaythai (WBC Muaythai). The WBC, which is one of the four major governing bodies in professional boxing, started certifying their own Muay Thai world champions in 19 different weight classes in 2005.
Zhang defeated Marek Boguscewicz (United Kingdom/England) by KO at 1R at "Xplosion Hong Kong 2005" at the Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong, and he won the vacant title[2][3]
Interim
Ricardo Van de Boss
January 13, 2007
January 2, 2010
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2
Van de Boss defeated Malex Gadzhiev (Russia) by split decision after 5R at Thepprasit Boxing Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, and he won the interim title[4][5] On January 4, 2008, Van de Boss defeated Tomasz Wozack (Poland) by unnanimous decision (48-46/48-46/47-46) after 5R at Fairtex Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, and he retained his title(1).[6] On January 2, 2009, Van de Boss defeated Abbas Astraki (Iran) by KO at 3R at Mike's Shopping Mall in Pattaya, Thailand, and he retained his title(2)[7]
Semata defeated Rhys Karakriacos (Australia) by unanimous decision (50-47/50-45/49-45) after 5R at "Rwenzori Boxing Gala 2013" at Kyadondo Rugby Club in Kampala, Uganda.[16]
On May 17, 2008, Dusan Salva vs. Edwin Samy was ended as draw by split decision 1-1(48-48/48-50/50-48) after 5R at "Battle Collossal VI" at WA Italian Club in Perth, Western Australia, Australia[19][20]
Miyakoshi defeated Adyl Khoja (France) by unanimous decision (49-47/50-47/50-47) after 5R at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and he won the vacant title.[23][24][25]
Harrison defeated Justin Greskiewicz (United States) by TKO(referee stoppage) at 2R 3:00 at Robert J. Collins Arena at "Warriors Cup XII" in Lincroft, New Jersey, United States, and he won the vacant title.[26]
Sammon Decker (Samuel Bark)
November 27, 2016
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Decker defeated Kenta Yamada (Japan) by unanimous decision (49-48/49-48/49-47) after 5R at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and he won the vacant title.[27][28][29]
Kang defeated Kevin Ross (United States) by unanimous decision (49-47/49-45/50-47) after 5R at "Hero Legend" at National Olympic Sports Center in Beijing, China, and he won the vacant title.[30][31]
Ross defeated En Kang (China) by TKO(Right knee strike to left chin) at 4R 1:03 at "World Championship Muay Thai" at Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, and he won Kang's title.[32][33] On May 14, 2011, Ross defeated Mark DeLuca (United States) by TKO(Doctor stoppage:cut on lip) at 3R 3:00 at the Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill's Casino in Primm, Nevada, United States, and he retained his title(1).[34]
Yamato defeated Paul Karpowicz (United Kingdom) by unanimous decision (48-47/49-48/50-48) after 5R at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and he won the vacant title. Originally, he was going to fight against Leo Monteiro (Brazil), but it had been changed because he could not get viza[35][36]。 On February 16, 2014, Yamato defeated Masaaki Noiri (Japan) by unanimous decision (49-47/50-47/49-48) after 5R at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and he retained his title(1).[37][38][39]
Miyakoshi defeated Pau Illana Gazquez (Spain) by KO (Right cross) at 3R 3:04 at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and he won the vacant title.[23][24][43]
Super featherweight[]
No.
Name
Date winning
Date losing
Days
Defenses
Genji Umeno (Kenta Umeno)
April 13, 2014
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0
Umeno defeated Stephen Meleady (Ireland) by unanimous decision (50-47/50-46/50-46) after 5R at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and he won the vacant title[44][45]。
Keith McLachlan
March 26, 2016
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McLachlan defeated Aaron O'Callaghan (Ireland) by unanimous decision (46-50/46-50/45-50) after 5R at "Muay Thai Boxing" at On-X Arena in Linwood, Scotland, UK, and he won the vacant title.[46][47]
Jonathan Haggerty
May 26, 2018
Current
1386
0
Haggerty defeated Issac Araya (Spain) by TKO (forfeit) at 2R at Copthorne Hotel Effingham Gatwick in Copthorne, England, UK, and he won the vacant title.[48][49][50]
Adanza defeated Haigang Huang (China) by decision after 5R at "Shandong Haohan Huanqiu Kung Fu Championship Battle 4" in Manila, Philippines, and he won the vacant title.[51]
James E. O'Connell
June 25, 2016
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1
O'Connell defeated Tam McCourt (United Kingdom/Scotland) by decision after 5R at "The Clydebank BLITZ 3" at Playdrome Clydebank in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK, and he won the vacant title.[52][53] On October 22, O'Connell defeated Aaron O'Callaghan (Ireland) by unanimous decision after 5R at "Siam Warriors Superfights: Ireland v Japan" at Neptune Stadium in Cork, Ireland, and he retained his title(1). He also retained his ISKA Irish title, and he won and unified O'Callaghan's ISKA Muaythai European Featherweight title.[54][55][56]
Carlos 7Muaythai (Carlos Coello Canales)
December 17, 2016
June 18, 2017
183
1
Canales defeated Nelson Fortes Moreira (Portugal) by decision after 5R, and he won the vacant title at "Nitroboxing El Retorno" at Sala Momart Theatre in Cadiz, Spain[57][58]
Momotaro (Kohei Kodera)
June 18, 2017
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Kodera defeated Carlos 7Muaythai (Carlos Coello Canales/Spain) by KO with left cross at 2R 2:04 at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and he won Carlos's title.[59][60][61]
Super bantamweight[]
No.
Name
Date winning
Date losing
Days
Defenses
Kunitaka (Kunitaka Fujiwara)
December 5, 2009
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2014?
2
Kunitaka defeated Romie Kris Adanza (United States) by TKO (Cut by elbow strike) at 4R 2:23 at Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino in Primm, Nevada, United States, and he won the title.[62][63][64] On September 26, 2010, Kunitaka defeated Ning Li (China) by TKO (Illegal act) at 4R 1:19 at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and he retained his title(1). As soon as after Ning's staff touched him when he was knocked down by at left body shot at 4R, the referee stopped the bout as it was an illegal act.[65][66][67] On July 21, 2014, Kunitaka defeated Keisuke Miyamoto (Japan) by split decision (50-49/48-49/49-48) after 5R at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and he retained his title(2).[68][69][70]
Keisuke Miyamoto
September 27, 2015
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Miyamoto defeated Alexis Barateau (France) by KO with bodyshots at 2R 3:04 at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and he won the vacant tile.[71][72][73]
Adanza defeated Tomonori Sato (Japan) by TKO (Referee Stoppage: Cut by left elbow strike) at 2R 0:19 at Korakuen Hall in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, and he won the vacant tile.[75]
Flyweight[]
No.
Name
Date winning
Date losing
Days
Defenses
On March 18, 2012, Ngaoprajan Chuwattana (Thailand/Rajadamner studiam boxing champion) defeated Ryuji Kato (Japan/WBC Muaythai & WPMF Japanese champion) by unanimous decision (50-48/50-48/50-47) after 5R at Differ Ariake in Koto, Tokyo, Japan. Although the international championships are for the kickboxers except Thai kickboxers living in Thailand, this bout was sanctioned as the international championship due to few number of non-Thai kickboxers at this weight division. In addition, WBC Muaythai announced that the championship would be awarded only if Kato won this bout.[76][77][78]
Kato defeated Tomonori Sato (Japan) by KO (Right back spin kick) at 2R 0:17 at Shinjuku Face in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, and he won the vacant interim title.[79][80]
Tomonori defeated Siarhei Skiba (Belarus) by unanimous decision (49-47/49-47/50-47) after 5R at Differ Ariake in Koto, Tokyo, Japan, and he won the vacant title.[40][41][81]