International Boxing Federation Muaythai (or IBF 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.
| Abbreviation | IBF Muaythai |
|---|---|
| Formation | December 21, 2017 |
| Headquarters | Thailand |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
President | Daryl J. Peoples |
| Website | http://www.ibf-muaythai.com/ |
History
editThe International Boxing Federation had their "1st Annual Convention of IBF Muaythai" in Bangkok, Thailand on 20-21, December 2017, and IBF muaythai was announced its formation on December 21, 2017.[1]
Daryl J. Peoples, IBF president, attended the convention. The new champions of IBF Muay Thai were crowned in 3 weight divisions, Pinklao Bangkoknoivillage at welterweight, Seksan Aor.Kwanmuang at lightweight, Petchaouthong Aor. Kwanmaung at Junior lightweight.
They organized their first fights at the Rajadamnern Stadium during the Stadium's 73rd Anniversary. Saeksan Or Kwanmung and Petchuthong Or Kwanmung were the first champions crowd by the organization.[2]
On April 28 2018, Youssef Boughanem from Belgium and Morocco became the first world champion as non-Thai kickboxer. In addition, he was the current WBC Muaythai world Middleweight champion.
Current champions
editIBF Muaythai sanctions 17 weight division as same as boxing.[3] This is different from WBC Muaythai as it sanctions 19 weight divisions.
| Weight class: | lbs/kg: | Champion: | Reign began: | days | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini flyweight | not over 105lbs/47.627kg |  Ryuya Eiwasportgym
|
July 18, 2019 | 1955 | |
| Junior Flyweight | 108lbs/48.988kg |  Isantai Sithchefbuntam
|
July 18, 2019 | 1955 | |
| Flyweight | 112lbs/50.802kg | Issei Ishii
|
June 12, 2019 | 1991 | |
| Junior Bantamweight | 115lbs/52.163kg | Petchthailand Moopingaroijung
|
November 13, 2019 | 1837 | |
| Bantamweight | 118lbs/53.523kg | Petchchaolit Sor.Chitpattana
|
June 12, 2019 | 1991 | |
| Junior Featherweight | 122lbs/55.338kg | Petung Gessonlit
|
June 5, 2022 | 902 | |
| Featherweight | 126lbs/57.152kg | NawaEk Sitchefboontham
|
July 3, 2019 | 1970 | |
| Junior lightweight | 130lbs/58.967kg | PhetUtong Or.Kwanmuang
|
December 21, 2017 | 2529 | ? |
| Lightweight | 135lbs/61.235kg | Saeksan Or.Kwanmuang
|
December 21, 2017 | 2529 | |
| Junior welterweight | 140lbs/63.502kg | Darky Lukmakhamwan
|
February 13, 2018 | 2475 | |
| Welterweight | 147lbs/66.678kg | Vacant | |||
| Junior Middleweight | 154lbs/69.853kg | Lek Eiwasportgym
|
February 9, 2020 | 1749 | |
| Middleweight | 160lbs/72.574kg |   Youssef Boughanem
|
April 28, 2018 | 2401 | ? |
| Super middleweight | 168lbs/76.203kg | Vacant | |||
| Light heavyweight | 175lbs/79.378kg | Vacant | |||
| Cruiserweight | 200lbs/90.718kg | Thomas Carpenter
|
December 8, 2018 | 2177 | |
| Heavyweight | Over 200lbs/90.718kg |  Nick Atkins
|
December 14, 2019 | 1806 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "HISTORY OF IBF MUAYTHAI". ibf-muaythai.com. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
- ^ "IBF Branches Out To Muay Thai, Crowns Champs in Thailand". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "IBF MUAYTHAI RATINGS CRITERIA" (PDF). ibf-muaythai.com. 2017-12-20. Retrieved 2018-05-01.