World Kickboxing Federation

WKF 2026

 

big Chance for new partners

 

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.

World Championships 2026

Now the whole world will meet again in Cartagena, Colombia, 19th to 24th October 2026 and many strong teams from:

Africa, Asia,

Australia, Europe, 

Latin America

North America

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

 

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

 

WKF CHINA IS ALSO PREPARING FOR THE

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN COLOMBIA

 

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。

世界奖牌榜

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.

WKF COLOMBIA president Mr. Luis MEDIOMUNDO is the host of the next WKF World referee seminar on October 18th 2026

Venue is the amazing 5 star Hotel in Cartagena.

This is the perfect weekend, just before the World Championships 2026 in Cartagena, Colombia 

 

For the second time our World referee seminar takes place in Latin America.

We got already many requests from our male / female referees and officials from 6 continents and we hope everybody who would need Visa for Colombia start in time at least 8 weeks before with Visa procedure.

For details about Visa invitations, any requests about airport transfer and more contact from our organizing team Donna Bianca BOHORQUEZ

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY OCTOBER 9th

Our update WKF licensed referee list is here !

Many photos of our international WKF referees here !

All rule books in 4 languages and more free to down load here !

All International WKF referees who not has attended the seminars in Triest 2023 ,  Alicante 2024 , or Chisinau 2025 must extend their license in Cartagena.

The extended license is valid for three Years again. Many photos from all WKF seminars since 2011 are here in the gallery!

Next World referee seminar in autumn 2027 in Europe.

before the upcoming  European Championships

Please note:

without valid WKF license you are

not qualified official for WKF events !