World Muay Thai Organization

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World Muay Thai Organization
AbbreviationWMO
Formation2011; 11 years ago (2011)
TypeNon-profit institution
PurposeMuay Thai sanctioning
HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
Region served
Worldwide
President
Chinawut Sirisompan
Websitewww.wmomuaythai.org

The World Muay Thai Organization (WMO) is an organization which sanctions Muay Thai bouts at professional and amateur level worldwide. It is recognized by the Kru Muay Thai Organization, accredited by the Ministry of Culture (Thailand).[1]

History[]

The WMO was started by Chinawut Sirisompan September 13, 2011 in Bangkok.

Rules and rankings[]

The WMO publishes regularly updated rankings for the professional female and male Muay thai categories. They are the only Muay Thai body to publish in both English and Thai. Depending on the popularity of a weight weight, their rankings hold the current top 20 to 30 fighters in the division. WMO-sanctioned professional fights adhere to the standard rules and regulations for all Muay Thai competitions as approved by the Board of Boxing Sport (Office of Professional Sports) of the Sports Authority of Thailand. The regulations are on the Rules & Regulations section of the WMO's official website.

Current WMO world title holders[]

As of 30 March 2022

Male[]

Weight Class Champion Since Days
Mini flyweight Vacant
Light flyweight Vacant
Flyweight Thailand Satanmuanglek Numponthep Sep 11, 2020 565
Super flyweight Vacant
Bantamweight Vacant
Super bantamweight Vacant
Featherweight Vacant
Super featherweight Vacant
Lightweight Vacant
Super lightweight Thailand Thaksinlek D.N.Muaythai Dec 30, 2021 90
Welterweight Vacant
Super welterweight Vacant
Middleweight Vacant
Super middleweight Vacant
Light heavyweight Vacant
Cruiserweight Vacant
Heavyweight Vacant

Female[]

Weight Class Champion Since Days
Mini flyweight Vacant
Light flyweight Vacant
Flyweight Vacant
Super flyweight Vacant
Bantamweight Vacant
Super bantamweight Vacant
Featherweight Vacant
Super featherweight Vacant
Lightweight Australia Victoria Sullivan Jul 17, 2021 256

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Affiliated Organizations - Kru Muay Thai Thailand KMA WMBF WMO". Kru Muay Thai Thailand. Retrieved January 26, 2022.

External links[]

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