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The Thailand VS Challenger (TVC) Series is a Bangkok-based muaythai promotion which was officially launched on 16 January 2010. Now widely recognized as the biggest muaythai event series in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, TVC is produced and promoted by Elite Boxing (EB), headed by Promoter, Toli Makris, and co-founder, Seth Fishman DVM.
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Muay Thai promotion |
Founded | 2010 |
Founder | Toli Makris, Seth Fishman DVM |
Headquarters | 406-502 Amarin Plaza 10th Floor, Ploenchit Rd, Lumpinee, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330 Thailand |
Key people | H.E. General Pichit Kullavanijaya (Chairman) Toli Makris (Promoter) Seth Fishman DVM (CEO) Songchai Ratanasuban (Consultant) Stephan Fox (Consultant) |
Owner | Elite Boxing Company Limited. |
Website | http://www.elite-boxing.com |
The Thailand VS Challenger (TVC) Series Concept
editThailand VS Challenger (TVC) was developed to meet the growing demands of muaythai and combat sports fans across the globe for a premium stand-up fighting event series.
The concept of TVC is to have an elite Thai national team taking on the best muaythai fighters from around the world in a series of regional challenges. TVC events combine the raw energy and passion of muaythai with high-quality entertainment at luxury venues around the world.
TVC History
editBefore TVC entered the market, the sport of muaythai was largely undeveloped. In Thailand, muaythai catered primarily to working class Thais with events held in run-down old stadiums. Although muaythai had some international appeal, the lack of an internationally recognized brand prevented the sport from reaching its global potential.
Since its launch in January 2010, TVC has gone a long way towards achieving its number one objective of becoming the world's number one muaythai brand by offering fight fans a superior entertainment experience in a safe and comfortable environment.
Playing on national pride and adding a higher level of commercialization to the sport, TVC has been able to expand the reach of muaythai by attracting a new generation of fans as well as tapping into the huge global market of combat sports fans.
Following an extravagant Grand Opening to the inaugural TVC Series at Siam Paragon in Bangkok in January 2010, a number of successful TVC events have been held in Thailand, Malaysia, Germany and U.A.E.
Television Broadcast
editEach TVC event is televised worldwide through a network of broadcast partners. TVC events are broadcast across Asia by ESPN/Star Sports as part of a 5-year agreement. Eurosport broadcasts TVC events in Europe.
For domestic broadcasts, TVC also collaborates with local television stations. Since 2012, TVC has also been working with Astro Malaysia, while TRUE Sports cover TVC events in Thailand.
Elite Boxing is currently negotiating with additional broadcasters with the aim of expanding its global reach to include 180 countries by 2014.
Events
editEvent | Date | Venue | City |
TVC 2010 | |||
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Thailand VS Challenger Grand Opening 2010 | January 16, 2010 | Royal Paragon Hall | Bangkok, Thailand |
Thailand VS Challenger Queen's Cup 2010 | August 12, 2010 | Sanam Luang | Bangkok, Thailand |
Thailand VS Germany 2010 | November 14, 2010 | Blautal-Center | Ulm, Germany |
Thailand VS Middle East 2010 | November 25, 2010 | Dusit Dubai | Dubai, UAE |
TVC 2011 | |||
Thailand VS Challenger Grand Opening 2011 | July 23, 2011 | River City Shopping Complex | Bangkok, Thailand |
Thailand VS Challenger Queen's Cup 2011 | August 12, 2011 | Bangkok Metropolitan Administration | Bangkok, Thailand |
Thailand VS Europe 2011 | September 17, 2011 | Carl Benz Center | Stuttgart, Germany |
Thailand VS Germany 2011 | November 6, 2010 | Blautal-Center | Ulm, Germany |
TVC 2012 | |||
Thailand VS Germany 2012 | September 15, 2012 | Congress Centrum Heidenheim | Heidenheim, Germany |
Thailand VS Asia 2012 | October 9, 2012 | Sunway Pyramid | Bandar Sunway, Malaysia |
TVC 2013 | |||
Thailand VS Europe 2013 | March 23, 2013 | Ratiopharm Arena Nue-Ulm | Ulm, Germany |
Fighters
editThai Team
edit- Changpuek Sor.KeawSuek 1.
- Kaoklai Kaennorsing 2.
- Saiyok Pumpanmuang 3.
- Nonsai Sor. Sanyakorn 4.
- Armin Pumpanmuang Windy Sport 5.
- Mardsua Lamai Gym 6.
Challengers
edit- Dzhabar Askerov 1.
- Marco Piqué 2.
- Bruce Macfie 3.
- Antuan Siangboxing 4.
- Alex Vogel 5.
- Cyrus Washington 6.
External links
edit- CNN: Muay Thai gets an infusion of Vegas-style glamour
- Bangkok Post: Fighting for friendship
- Pattaya Mail: Thailand off to a flying start in muaythai Challenger Series
- TVC on Fight Club Eurosport: Featured events
- World Muaythai Council: Thailand Vs. Challenger – Press Conference Archived 2012-05-24 at the Wayback Machine
- World Muaythai Council: Thailand vs Challenger – Results
- World Muaythai Council: Thailand Vs. Challenger 2011
- World Muaythai Council: Thailand vs Europe 2011
- World Muaythai Council: Thailand VS Challenger: Germany
- World Muaythai Council: HONOURS EVENT FOR THAIS AND GERMANS
- World Muaythai Council: 150 Years – Germany and Thailand: History is Always In the Making
- World Muaythai Council: Thailand VS Germany
- World Muaythai Council: Thailand vs Asia
- World Muaythai: Thailand vs. Asia’s Roaring Success!
- IFMA: Thailand vs Europe
- IFMA: 150 Years – Germany and Thailand: History is Always In the Making
- IFMA: Thailand vs. Asia’s Roaring Success!
- IFMA:Thailand vs Asia
- Ground and Pound: Exklusiv Interview mit Toli Makris
- Ground and Pound: Thailand vs Germany 2-2
- Ground and Pound: Thailand vs Challenger Series: Offizielles Wiegen
- Ground and Pound: Thailand vs Germany in Ulm
- Ground and Pound: Thailand vs. Germany 2012
- Ground and Pound: Update: Thailand vs Germany
- Ground and Pound: Thailand vs Europa 3-1
- Ground And Pound: Thailand vs Challenger Series
- Luxury Club Thailand: Toli Makris
- Lifestyle Asia: Toli Makris
- The Star: Malaysia set to play host for international Muay Thai battle
- The Star: Muaythai exponent Mohd Ali ready to fight anyone
- The Malay Mail: Two Malaysians in Thailand vs Asia boxing event here on Oct 9
- MSN: Diana Danielle and Fay Hokulani host Elite Boxing’s Thailand Vs. Asia
- Expatriate Lifestyle: Thailand VS Challenger in KL
- Demotix: Thailand VS Challenger Series
- Fight Sport Asia: Elite-Boxing Event in Malaysia: “Thailand vs. Asia”
- The science of 8 limbs: Thailand Versus Germany – Thailand Vs. Challenger
- Asia Travel Tips: Thailand vs. Challenger TV to Hold Opening Event in Bangkok
- Muaythaitv: Thailand vs Challenger
- Muaythaitv: Thailand vs Germany Results
- Muaythaitv: Thaïland vs. Middle East results
- Muaythaitv: Thaïland vs. Germany - Results Coming soon : Thaïland vs. Middle East - Thursday 25 November
- Muaythaitv: Thaïland vs. Germany Sunday, November 14th
- Thaizeit: "THAILAND VS. CHALLENGER": THAIBOXEN AUF TOP-NIVEAU IN BANGKOK
- E Travel Blackboard: Thailand Vs Challenger Offered a Stunning Night of World Class Muaythai Entertainment
- Muay Thai is Life: Thailand vs. Germany: Into the Heart of Europe
- Thailand Holiday Homes: Thailand's Muay Thai Elite Take On the World
- Naked Farang: THAILAND Vs THE WORLD
- World Combat News: Results – Elite Boxing: Thailand VS Challenger (Jan.16.2010)
- Newswit: Thailand vs. Challenger TV to hold opening event in Bangkok in January 2010
- CleverMunkey: Thailand vs Asia (The Best of Malaysia) Press Conference
- Chelsea Chil: Muaythai - Thailand vs Asia (The BEST of Malaysia)
- Aston Morgon Blog: Thailand vs Challenger Grand Opening coming up
- Cat & Nat: Thailand vs Challenger After Party on Grand Pearl Cruise
- Thai Tickets Major: ELITE BOXING-THAILAND VS CHALLENGER SERIES
- Air Asia Red Tix: Thailand VS Asia