World Muay Thai Organization
Abbreviation | WMO |
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Formation | 2011 |
Type | Non-profit institution |
Purpose | Muay Thai sanctioning |
Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
Region served | Worldwide |
President | Chinawut Sirisompan |
Website | www |
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 |
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Mini flyweight | Vacant | ||
Light flyweight | Vacant | ||
Flyweight | Satanmuanglek Numponthep | Sep 11, 2020 | 565 |
Super flyweight | Vacant | ||
Bantamweight | Vacant | ||
Super bantamweight | Vacant | ||
Featherweight | Vacant | ||
Super featherweight | Vacant | ||
Lightweight | Vacant | ||
Super lightweight | 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 | Victoria Sullivan | Jul 17, 2021 | 256 |
See also[]
- World Muaythai Council
- WBC Muaythai
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- Lumpini Stadium
- World Muaythai Council
References[]
- ^ "Affiliated Organizations - Kru Muay Thai Thailand KMA WMBF WMO". Kru Muay Thai Thailand. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
External links[]
- Organizations established in 2011
- 2011 establishments in Thailand
- Sport in Thailand
- Organizations based in Bangkok
- Professional Muay Thai organizations