News DeskDubai, UAE – Dubai is set to witness a groundbreaking transformation in the world of MuayThai as the World League of Fighters (WLF) was officially launched on Monday. In collaboration with the prestigious World Boxing Council MuayThai, this unique sportainment league is poised to elevate MuayThai to unprecedented global prominence.
The WLF introduces a franchise-based league-style tournament featuring 20 of the world’s top male and female MuayThai fighters. Divided into four franchises, these international combat sports stars will engage in a round-robin format, vying for the coveted WLF * WBC Title Belt in what promises to be an unpredictable and unprecedented competition.
Co-founders of the World League of Fighters, Rajesh Banga and Sunil Matthew, expressed their vision to amplify the popularity of martial arts and boxing worldwide. The league aims not only to inspire fans but also to nurture aspiring talent from across the globe, fostering a love for combat sports on an international scale.
Adding an extra layer of excitement, the WLF will merge sports with entertainment by featuring renowned international artists who will hold concerts inside the arena each night after the intense MuayThai action. This innovative approach seeks to blend combat sports with entertainment on a global scale, attracting fans from around the world and boosting international tourism.
WBC MuayThai Secretary General Kevin Noone praised the collaboration, considering it a positive stride for the MuayThai industry and combat sports worldwide. The historic partnership between WLF and the WBC MuayThai is expected to revolutionize the world of combat sports, combining tradition with modernity.
Col. Thanapol Bhakdibhumi, WBC MuayThai President, highlighted the need for a league-styled competition of this scale to invigorate the combat sports scene and enhance its spectacle and excitement. He emphasized that the event, featuring live music concerts, will be unprecedented, showcasing “guts and glory” for those daring to enter the battlefield.
Rahul Saxena, CEO & President of WLF, emphasized the synergy of tradition and modernity, describing the initiative as establishing a foundation for an exciting and progressive era in martial arts and sports entertainment. The league concept goes beyond the conventional, offering fans an unparalleled and exhilarating experience, with a vision to redefine MuayThai and set the stage for the future of combat sports.
