- Four Muay Thai promotions form Muay Thai Champions League.
- Global qualifying events lead to Canada grand finale.
- First tournament set at 170lbs, begins February 24th.
Muay Thai Champions League: A New Era in Combat Sports
In an unprecedented move for global Muay Thai, four of the world's leading Muay Thai promotions have joined forces to create the "Muay Thai Champions League," a thrilling new tournament format set to captivate fans globally. The collaboration involves the Hitman Fight League (UK), Muay Thai League (Australia), Warriors Cup (USA), and Muay Thai World Cup (Canada), showcasing their elite fighters in a fiercely competitive structure.
The Champions League will feature a quarter-final qualifying stage, where top fighters from each promotion will face off. The victors from these intense bouts will advance to a grand finale, a 4-man grand prix scheduled for November 23, 2024, at the iconic Grey Eagle Event Centre in Alberta, Canada.
The qualifying rounds are set to take place across various international locations, beginning with the Hitman Fight League's event in Manchester, UK, on February 24th. This will be followed by the Warriors Cup in New York, USA, on April 12th, and the Muay Thai World Cup in Calgary, Canada, on April 20th. The last of the qualifiers will be hosted by the Muay Thai League in Gold Coast, Australia, on July 13th.
The first weight class to be featured in this groundbreaking tournament is the 170lbs division, promising to deliver some of the most exhilarating matchups in Muay Thai history. This initiative not only marks a significant collaboration between major Muay Thai promotions but also promises to elevate the sport to new heights, offering a unique platform for the best fighters in the world to showcase their skills internationally.
Owned by renowned figures such as Liam Harrison and Andy Howson (Hitman Fight League) and Kieran Keddle (Muay Thai World Cup), these promotions bring together a wealth of experience and expertise. Their collaboration symbolises a new chapter in Muay Thai, aiming to attract a larger global audience and provide an unparalleled experience for fans.
The Muay Thai Champions League is poised to be a monumental event in the world of combat sports, blending tradition with innovation. It offers a unique opportunity for fighters from different promotions to test their mettle against each other, creating a melting pot of styles, techniques, and sheer talent.
