Archive for January, 2014

WMC Education Meeting.

January 31st, 2014

There was a successful meeting held on Monday 27 January 2014 at the WMC International Office between the different commissions and was chaired by Dr. Sakchye Tapsuwan to discuss the proposed improvements of the education program. Some of the participant of the joint WMC and IFMA meeting were: Stephan Fox -  IFMA General Secretary, Charissa Tynan - IFMA Sport Director, Tassanee Poeypoj  - International Liaison, Yulia Askhadulina - Legal Commission Secretary, Judith Lockhart  - Athletes Commission Secretary, Jirasak Awakatjakkrawan - iGLA Education ...

Fadi Merza is making a comeback!

January 31st, 2014

One of Europe’s most outstanding Muaythai personalities and he is one of 16 participants of the Emmy nominated television show, The Challenger Muaythai. He will be fighting against an Italian fighter Alex Galavotti in Vienna on Saturday 22 February 2014. Fadi is no doubt a fantastic contribution to the sport and after his complete knee construction he stated in his interview that he feels his journey as a fighter has not yet been completed. He wants to have ...

Peace and Sport

January 30th, 2014

Sport of any kind has the power to unite and bring together cultures and people, regardless of race or ethnicity. The foundations of muaythai, as one of the oldest martial arts and sports in the world, are honour, respect, tradition, fair play and excellence. These pillars have proven to be a solid platform for cultural exchange. Cultural exchange is as important as ethical behaviour in muaythai. Over the last two decades muaythai has gained an immense ...

Challenger Muaythai Fight Series 9 – ‘FIGHT TO THE FINISH’.

January 27th, 2014

On Friday January 24th, Mike Miles Productions  under the sanctioning of  THE wmc THE WORLD GOVERNING BODY opened 2014 presenting Challenger Muaythai Fight Series 9 - 'FIGHT TO THE FINISH'. The event was sold out again turning away several hundred people at the door. Mike Miles Promotions is again searching for a larger venue to host these events in. The event was sponsored by Mike Miles Muaythai, The Calgary SUN, Global Steel, Pure North S'Energy Foundation, Marmot ...

The gladiators enter Paris

January 24th, 2014

The beautiful French capital Paris will host this weekend another amazing Gladiator League event. French super star, Yohan Lidon will fight against one of Europes’ top fighter, Igor Danis, from Slovakia. This will be a fantastic test for Lidon before he clears off with Alex Harris in Monaco this June. The other fights on the card are very promising as well: super stars Mehdi Zatout will face Houcine Bennoui among many other well-known boxers. An ...

HISTORY WILL BE MADE IN MONACO ON JUNE 14th

January 23rd, 2014

The 2nd Monte-Carlo fighting Masters is in full preparation with 7 WMC World Titles to grab. His Royal Highness Prince Albert II has given his patronage for this historical event. The elite of elites will square off for honour and glory to receive the belt of all belts and to be nominated as the warrior of the night and receive from his Royal Highness himself.  2014 MONTE CARLO FIGHTING MASTERS FIGHT CARD WMC Lightweight World Title (61.24 ...

Lion Fight 13 in Las Vegas

January 23rd, 2014

Lion fight which has become one of the leading promoters in the United States will put on another world class event in fight capital Las Vegas. Promoter Scott Kent has done it again, with some of the best muaythai athletes from around the world. The fight card will be headed by a female title fight with Caley Reece vs Tiffany Van Soest. Both ladies need no introduction. Caley Reece is a multiple World Champion, winning the IFMA ...

Kunlun Fight 1 in Pattaya

January 23rd, 2014

Every year many celebrations are done for the Sino Thai relationship between China and Thailand. This year Pattaya has been chosen to promote an international event. This will take place on the 25 January where Thailand will take on the Chinese team: 4 Man Tournament: Petsangnuan Luktuofah (Thailand), Andrei, Kulebin, Guo Dongwang, Umar Semata Super Fight Kang En (China) vs Denies Puric (Canada) Xiong Jingnan (China) vs Lena Ovchynnikova (Ukraine) Deng Zeqi (China) vs Lerdsila Chumpairtour World Tour Li Baoming (China) vs Edgar ...

Challenger 9 in Calgary

January 13th, 2014

Canada's Hakeem Dawodu (Mike Miles MuayThai) continues on his path to Glory after winning in Japan in November 2013.For January 24th, 2014 his opponent Junpei Hirai(TSK Japan) is an up and coming Japanese athlete who watched Dawodu fight in Japan and predicts the win as he believes he can nullify the Canadian's strong points. If Hirai wins he will go back to Japan with a huge name and lots of new opportunity to become a superstar in his ...

DO GOOD, FEEL GOOD

January 7th, 2014

  Like every year, the WMC staff and the Elite Boxing Gym team up to organise what we like to call a “Do good, Feel good” project. It is a charity project where we invite people to come give their donations and in return we give them a  training session at the Elite Boxing Gym. This year’s donations went to the Ban Bang Khae Social Welfare Development Center for Older Persons, providing them necessary food and clothing. ...

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