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The number of weight classes for men was reduced from 8 to 6, with the women's weight classes having a corresponding increase from 3 to 6. It was the first time that Muaythai event achieved full gender equality. [7] Men will contest matches in these six weight classes: Featherweight (57 kg) Light welterweight (63.5 kg) Welterweight (67 kg)
Muaythai [a] was featured in the World Games official programme for the first time at the 2017 World Games in Wrocław, Poland. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] It has been played at all editions since then. Muaythai was added to the World Games following the decision of the IWGA Annual General Meeting in May 2013.
The number of weight classes has changed over the years (currently 3 for men and 3 for women), and the definition of each class has changed several times, as shown in the following table. Weights were measured in kilograms. From the 2022 World Games, muaythai events achieved full gender equality. [9]
This is a list of WBC Muaythai world champions, showing every world champion certificated by World Boxing Council's WBC Muaythai. The WBC, which is one of the four major governing bodies in professional boxing, started certifying their own Muay Thai world champions in 19 different weight classes in 2005.
A ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship bout between current champion Petchmorakot Petchyindee and #1 ranked contender Tawanchai P.K.Saenchai was expected to the co-main event. They were elevated to main event status in August after the cancellation of the original headliner.
On 26 March 2022 Carrillo faced Jeremy Monteiro for the vacant ISKA Muay Thai World 65 kg title at the Combat Fight Series 7 event. Carrillo won the fight by unanimous decision to capture the title. [11] Carrillo faced a Thai champion for the first time when he met Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang 23 April 2022 at Siam Warriors. He won the fight by ...
After an eight month break, as no events were held during the COVID-19 pandemic, Saenchai returned at the Thai Fight: New Normal event against Rodrigo Freitas. He won the fight by decision. [85] At Thai Fight Begins, he fought Esmail Ganji in the event headliner, [86] winning the fight by decision. [87] Saenchai fought twice in November 2020.
The fight was scheduled to take place on December 5, 2021 under special rules, and headlined the ONE: X event. Rounds 1 and 3 were contested under the ONE Muay Thai ruleset, and rounds 2 and 4 were contested under the ONE MMA ruleset. [31] However, due to the pandemic shutdowns, the event was rescheduled for March 26, 2022. [32]