World Kickboxing Federation

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the unexpected loss of one of our World Vice Presidents of the WKF.

Our friend, Rodrigo, has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.

This sudden and great loss of my personal friend, president of WKF CHILE, continental director of the WKF Latin America and the Caribbean and thus one of 6 world federation vice presidents, is almost impossible to describe in words.

I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Rodrigo several times around the world. He always had a kind word and was always top-notch as an official in the ring and as a supervisor.

As LAC Continental Director, he was also heavily involved in organizing the upcoming World Championship in Colombia in October 2026.

We at the WKF – World Kickboxing Federation – are deeply saddened. Our thoughts are with his family, all his friends in Chile, and everyone who knew Rodrigo.

Dear Rodrigo, just two days before Christmas, your laughter, your kindness, and your professionalism have been silenced forever.

We will miss you, my old friend.

Nous vous souhaitons un Joyeux Noel et une Bonne Année!

Feliz Navidad y un Feliz Año Nuevo!

Kellemes karácsonyi ünnepeket és boldog új évet!

Prajeme Vam krasne Vianoce a stastny novy rok!

聖誕快樂，新年快樂！

Feliz Natal e um Feliz Ano Novo!

Wesołych Świąt i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku!

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!

Vesel bôžič in srečno novo leto!

Frohe Weihnachten und ein gutes neues Jahr!

  메리 크리스마스, 해피 뉴 이어!

С Рождеством и Новым Годом!

 

Next WKF event in St. Peterburg on December 21st the final for juniors in K-1

Следующее мероприятие WKF в Санкт-Петербурге состоится 21 декабря, это будет финал среди юниоров K-1.

Report on the WKF Open European Kickboxing Cup, December 11-13, 2025, Alba Iulia, Romania.

The WKF Open European Kickboxing Cup, which was held in Alba Iulia, Romania.

From December 11 to 13, 2025, was attended by more than 350 athletes from 11 countries.

Athletes competed in three kickboxing categories:

K-1, low kick, and kick-light!

Over 200 fights were held over two days.

The Gala Finals featured a fight for the PRO-AM Europe title in the K-1 category in the – 54 kg Bantamweight category between Max GAUN (Germany) and Damir ALIMOV (Moldova). Winner by points Alimov.

OPEN FOR ALL COUNTRIES, TEAMS , MALE AND FEMALES Newcomer: maximum 5 fights !!!

By decision of the WKF AUSTRIA board, the following rules applies to all newcomers!

N Class newcomer 0-5 fights: NO KNEE TO THE HEAD in K-1 and Muay Thai!

Light contact / Kicklight / K-1 / MMA and Amateur Boxing, 0-5 fights

All information’s HERE

Once again, the Guggenberger Sports Hall in 2100 Korneuburg near by Vienna will host the next International WKF AUSTRIA TOP event on March 21, 2026.

For all further requests contact Mr. Daniel Z. HIRLAU

by mail: wkf-boxing@gmx.at

The WKF Lower Austria State Association, with President Florian Bartl and “AUSTRIA BOXING UNION” President and Supervisor Daniel Z. Hirlau, are once again organizing an international tournament for BOXING, KICKBOXING, and MMA.

Many teams and well-known clubs from Austria neighboring countries have already confirmed their participation!

International WKF referees with a valid license are welcome!

Next amazing real WKF event in Sydney from Australians TOP promoter Mr. Steve JEZ on December 6th.

photography by Brad Le Brocque

Many international under card fights and three real WKF PRO World title fights on the fight card.

Our long time WKF AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA  continental director and again PRO K-1 World Champion Mr. Rustam ATTAI want to bring a strong and big team from Australia and Oceania (!) in October 2026 to the next World Championships in the City Cartagena in Colombia.

If you are a good male / female fighter and you want to represent your country and flag by the World Championships – contact Mr. Attai by mail .

Matt Stapleford vs Daniel Bruno (PNG) = Matt tko round 1 

WKF Cruiserweight K1 World Champion

Milos Rastovic vs Kondup Samson (PNG) = Milos ko round 2

WKF Heavyweight K1 World Champion

Rustam Attai vs Mark Sondo (PNG) = Rustam tko round 3, 

WKF Superheavyweight K1 World Champion

As always all of our world rankings have been updated.

Every WKF champion has 12 months time to defend his/her title.

After 18 months at the latest – WITHOUT DEFENDING THE TITLE – the title becomes vacant.

Only those who are in our world rankings can fight 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

In the Hero City of Minsk, Republic of Belarus, from November 27 to 30, 2025, the WKF “ALLAZOV CUP” international kickboxing tournament in the K-1 section was held, in which more than 900 young athletes from Turkey, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Russia and Belarus took part!

More than 600 fights were held in three rings!

The award ceremony was attended by honorary guests of the competition: Chairman of the Belarusian Kickboxing Federation, First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Major General Yuri Gennadievich Nazarenko, First Deputy Minister of Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Ivanovich Baraulya, Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian Kickboxing Federation, Honored Master of Sports of the Republic of Belarus Dmitry Viktorovich Shakuta, Legendary Fighter, multiple world champion in kickboxing Chingiz Allazov, President of WKF Europe – Khmelkov Sergey Vasilievich.

Grandmaster Florin Mina, President of WKF ROMANIA and Vice President of WKF EUROPE continental federation together with Master Marius Nița (Dinastia Nița) announce the 2028 WKF World Championship in Bucharest.

Our respected continental European Vice-President Mr. Florin Mina was, is and will remain our only representative of WKF Romania within the World Kickboxing Federation.

First press release in daily newspaper in Bucharest:

” Historic Moment for the romanian kickboxing: Romania to Host the 2028 WKF Kickboxing World Championship!
Bucharest, November 1, 2025 — Romania writes history in the world of contact sports! Our country has officially secured the right to organize the 2028 WKF Kickboxing World Championship, one of the most important international events in the field.
Through the official representative of WKF-Kickboxing in Romania, Master Florin Mina, and Master Marius-Vasile Niță, leader of Niță Dynasty Contact Sports Association, Romania receives exceptional international recognition, consolidating it’s position on the global map of kickboxing.
The contract signing moment was honored by the presence of the President of the World Kickboxing Federation (WKF), Mr. Friederich Exenberger, who officially confirmed Romania’s designation as the host country for the 2028 edition.
“This is a huge achievement for the romanian sport and a testament of our work, passion, and dedication over the years. In 2028, Romania will be the global center of kickboxing—and we are ready to deliver a legendary show!” stated Master Marius-Vasile Niță, President of Niță Dynasty Contact Sports Association.

The 2028 WKF Kickboxing World Championship will bring thousands of athletes, coaches, and officials from over 100 countries to Bucharest, transforming Romania’s capital into the global epicenter of this spectacular sport.
The Dinastia Niță Contact Sports Association, in partnership with WKF-Kickboxing Romania, aims to raise the standards for organizing international competitions and offer a memorable experience to all participants and fans.”