WKF – we are the real global player
The WKF ROMANIA, headed by Grandmaster and WKF EUROPE Vice president Florin MINA, has confirmed Bucharest as the host of the 2028 WKF Kickboxing World Championships.
Beforehand, the sole official Romanian federation will hold the final qualifying event for the upcoming WKF World Championships, taking place from October 19-24 in Cartagena, Colombia, on July 18, 2026.
Dear WKF family,
we hope you, your family and friends are doing well.
WKF start in the background Worldwide to schedule great events in 2026
Today 158 member countries on 6 continents are busy for the next season.
Spain was our host for the amazing last WKF World Championships 2024 in all disciplines. First time in co-operation with BOXING for male and females !
Mr. Juan PINILLA was the perfected head of the organizing team in November 18th to 22nd, 2024.
In 2025 WKF has promoted with all local partners our “continentals” , on six continents !
For example European Championships in June in Moldova and Pan American Championships in Bucaramanga, Colombia, or African Cup in autumn!
My sincere thanks go to our hard-working World President in the amateur division, Mr. Carlos SUAREZ in Buenos Aires, and also to all 6 Continental Directors and all Managers and Promoters.
Now the whole world will meet again in Cartagena, Colombia, 19th to 24th October 2026 and many strong teams from:
will challenge our best Champions.
All our 158 + Worldwide WKF MEMBER countries are most welcome in Cartegena, Colombia!
Take care for your Visa in Time !!!
Many long time national WKF associations have received new leadership and new strong WKF local associations from all over the World have NEWLY joined!
Many nations worldwide, disappointed by other small “so-called world federations” have rejoined our WKF.
Confirmed 2026 are WKF sanctioned World Cups in all 6 continents – in preparations for Cartagena.
Everyone wants to be there for the first World Championship in the Caribbean – as a fighter, coach, or official.
We expect 1.500 to 2.000 fighters from all over the World !!!
The next World Championships in 2028 are now confirmed, back in Europe! Romania’s capital City Bucharest is the venue, our host is WKF EUROPE Vice president Mr. Florin MINA.
Promoter Dinastia Nita, ran by Master Marius-Vasile NITA
As usual in the WKF, many things will be decided democratically at the next World Congress in Colombia in 2026
More than 2.500 (!) posters of WKF events since 1965 are in our gallery.
confirmed for the next
Here’s to another globally successful 2026 season!
Greetings,
Fritz EXENBERGER
WKF World president / CEO
At the last World Championship in November 2024 in Spain, the new BOXING championship belts were presented by the World Boxing President Mr. Daniel Z. HIRLAU. He was also nominated Chief Referee by the amazing European Championships 2026 in Moldova, June 22nd to 29th.
Presidents and managers from over 70 nations from six continents were very interested in our serious BOXING / BKFC World division and delighted.
Pierre HERRERA from Chile is the first official world champion in boxing, sanctioned by the WKF, since November 22, 2024
Five current champion belts were presented for viewing by the main office of our World Boxing Federation / BKFC.
From now on we can also confirm worldwide title fights for our best BOXERS and Bare Knuckle Champions – men and women – who would like to compete for real serious title fights in
BOXING / bare knuckle
Blow by blow
and step by step
Next WKF sanctioned title fights in BOXING is already being scheduled for autumn 2025!
Things continue with two planned events in Poland and Austria and for the first time with a new WKF GEORGIAN team, probably in Tbilisi, as well as a planned event in Bulgaria and perhaps in Yerevan, Armenia.
Anyone interested in serious boxing and bare-knuckle fighting with our real world federation should contact Daniel Z. HIRLAU by email
How do you get into the male / female world ranking?
Simply fill out fighter profiles, add a photo and send!
The City of St. Pölten in Austria is confirmed
2027 European Championship
13th to 18th September
Effective immediately, Dr. Alexander Nikolaevich FADEEV is Head of the medical commission, responsible as coordinator for WKF to WADA. Here is a brief introduction of the expert.
Dr. Alexander Nikolaevich FADEEV
I began my medical career in 2019, working in emergency medical services, where I handled complex cases, including critical care.
I have extensive experience in intensive care and resuscitation.
Since 2019, I have also been actively involved in post-traumatic and post-surgical rehabilitation for athletes across various disciplines, including Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling, kickboxing, fencing, and boxing.
I am proficient in a range of athlete recovery techniques, including therapeutic massage, soft manual therapy, and joint mobilization.
I hold a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation. In February 2026, I founded my own medical center specializing in rehabilitation following injuries, strokes, and surgeries.
The center serves over 600 patients monthly and offers a comprehensive range of services, including physiotherapy, therapeutic nerve blocks, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy, and joint injections and aspirations.
A significant portion of our work is dedicated to sports medicine and the recovery of athletes.
Open European Cup in Austria
in amateur Boxing and Kickboxing
As always, all our world rankings are updated regularly.
Every WKF champion has 12 months to defend their title.
After 18 months – without a title defense – the title expires.
Only those listed in our world rankings and holding a valid WKF license can compete for the coveted WKF titles!
For PRO-POINT fighting
For all amateurs in Chinese Sanda boxing
For amateur ring sport all PRO-AM
For real professional Champions in Ring sport
For real Champions in MMA
For real Champions in BOXING
2026年世界自由搏击锦标赛将于10月在哥伦比亚举行
世界锦标赛
10月19日至24日
哥伦比亚卡塔赫纳
下一届世界自由搏击锦标赛将于 2028 年在罗马尼亚布加勒斯特举行
作为世界拳击联合会（WKF）主席，我非常激动地欢迎世界顶尖的自由搏击选手、拳击选手、冠军、官员、各国主席以及拳击爱好者齐聚哥伦比亚卡塔赫纳，参加2026年世界拳击锦标赛。
前十名奖牌获得者中有九位来自欧洲国家！
阿根廷目前排名世界第一。
WKF大家庭历史上首次齐聚哥伦比亚卡塔赫纳！
来自亚洲、北美、拉丁美洲、非洲、西欧和东欧以及澳大利亚的国家和地区已确认将派出强队向世界展示实力！
我们需要中国最强的冠军队伍在哥伦比亚的舞台上大放异彩！
请注意：
10月18日星期日，世界自由搏击联合会（WKF）在卡塔赫纳举办了年度世界裁判大会。没有有效的WKF执照——没有任何例外——就不可能成为WKF裁判！因此，每个国家都必须派裁判参加此次大会！
… here with Dimitri SHAKUTA / Belarus, Wolodimir FILATOV and Danil KARPENKO / Russia, Carlos SUAREZ / Argentina, Roman LOGISCH / Germany, Florian BARTL and Fritz EXENBERGER / Austria.
Plus our host team in Nanning – Mrs. WEI, Mrs. Ling, Mrs. CHEUNG, and on TOP our host Dr. YAN DINAN
Since December 1, 2025, we have a new, highly dedicated president and a new leadership team for WKF USA within our world federation.
Mr. Varvarenco looks forward to hearing from you by E-mail and to our global collaboration. We will be publishing the first US dates online shortly. Of course, we will once again welcome a strong and large US team – both men and women – to the World Championships in Colombia in October 2025.
You can find the official WKF USA website HERE!
My name is Alexandr VARVARENCO, and I am the President of WKF USA.
I am a highly experienced kickboxing coach and sports professional with a higher education in Physical Culture and Sports, specializing as a trainer-teacher.
I was born and trained in Tiraspol, Moldova, at the Boeс Sports Club. During my competitive career, I became a champion of Transnistria and Moldova, a medalist in international tournaments.
Silver medalist of the WAKO World Cup, and professional champion of Ukraine under WKA.
During 9 years of coaching in Transnistria, I continued to represent Boeс Sports Club, was appointed head coach, and trained athletes who became national and international champions, including a European champion and silver medalists of the World Cup and European Championships. For my contribution to sports, I was awarded the “Excellence in Physical Culture and Sports” distinction and recognized as Best Coach of 2020.
After moving to the USA, I founded GOLDEN EAGLE FIGHTING CLUB in West Sacramento, California, where over 2 years my students achieved:
• Multiple 1st places in California (IKF)
• 1st places at the USA Championship (WKA)
• Silver medals at the USA Championship (ISKA)
As President of WKF USA, I am committed to developing kickboxing in the United States, organizing high-level competitions, and nurturing the next generation of champions through professional training and athlete development.
