YOKKAO | |
Logo Alt: | YOKKAO Boxing |
Type: | Private |
Industry: | Muay Thai, Kickboxing Brand |
Founded: | in Bangkok, Thailand |
Founder: | Philip Villa, Doungjaj Tananan |
Hq Location: | Bang Sao Thong District |
Hq Location City: | Samut Prakan |
Hq Location Country: | Thailand |
Area Served: | Worldwide |
Products: | Boxing equipment, sporting equipment, clothing, accessories |
Services: | Manufacturer, Muay Thai Events, fighter management |
Owners: | --> |
Yokkao Boxing is a Muay Thai brand headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.[1] [2]
YOKKAO was founded in Bangkok on 1 January 2010 by Philip Villa[3] and Doungjaj Tananan. It began by producing Muay Thai shorts and training equipment. In February 2011, YOKKAO started the YOKKAO Fight Team which sponsors Muay Thai Fighters around the world. The earliest line-up of the fight team included Buakaw Banchamek, Yoddecha Sityodtong, Jordan Watson, Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, Saenchai P.K. Saenchai, Dzhabar Askerov, Cedric Muller and Liam Harrison.[4] They also partnered up with Muay Thai camps such as Sityodtong.
In November 2011, the company started Muay Thai fight promotion by holding preliminary selections where winners would go on to fight at the first major YOKKAO fight event. The show was titled YOKKAO Extreme and took place on 21 January 2012 at the Forum di Assago in Milan, Italy.[5] [6] [7] [8] The fight events were later briefly titled Muay Thai Combat Mania YOKKAO due to the partnership with Muay Thai Combat before, shortening to the current name with the 9th event on 24 May 2014.
On 11 October 2014, YOKKAO World Titles for 65k g and 70 kg were introduced at YOKKAO 10 & 11. Pakorn defeated Greg Wootton while Jordan Watson took a KO win over Mickael Piscitello to become the first YOKKAO World Champions at 65 kg and 70 kg respectively.[9]
YOKKAO has held fight events in Italy, UK, Hong Kong, China, Argentina, Australia, Mexico and Thailand.[10] [11] [12] [13] [14]
YOKKAO signed more fighters into its team over the years including Singdam Kiatmoo9, Pakorn PKSaenchaiMuayThaiGym, Tetsuya Yamato, Manachai, and Yodchai.
On 1 January 2019, YOKKAO updated its logo design.[15]
In November 2020, YOKKAO founder, Philip Villa announced over social media the signing of Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon and Sakaengam Jitmuangnon under a 3-year sponsorship deal.[16]
In February 2021, YOKKAO signed female Muay Thai champions Duangdawnoi Looksaikongdin and Aida Looksaikongdin as well as transgender fighter, Nong Rose Baan Charoensuk.[17]
In March 2021, YOKKAO signed Glory Kickboxing world champion, Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9.
YOKKAO has training centers around the world through partnership in local gyms. Locations include Australia, Canada, Argentina, the UK, the Republic of San Marino, Croatia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand.[18] [19]
In September 2013, YOKKAO announced the start of YOKKAO fight events in the UK.[20] The events started formally with YOKKAO 8 on 8 March 2014, at the Macron Stadium in Bolton, UK. The stadium has since become a regular venue for YOKKAO events in the UK.
In early 2016, the company opened the first YOKKAO Training Center in Bangkok. It's located in the centralised district of Sukhumvit and is the official training camp for the YOKKAO fight team.[21]
In February 2017, YOKKAO was featured on CNN for using social media in driving the brand's global exposure.[22] [23]
In July 2017, the company announced the establishment of an YOKKAO warehouse in Republic of San Marino.
On 29 October 2018, YOKKAO hosted its first WBC title fight where Manachai fought against Julio Lobo from Brazil for the vacant WBC Muay Thai world welterweight title on YOKKAO 34 in Hong Kong. Manachai won the fight by decision to clinch the championship belt.[24] [25] [26]
On 8 April 2019, YOKKAO announced that it will host its official event for the first time in Sydney, Australia.
On 18 April 2019, YOKKAO announced the launch of its fighter management branch, YOKKAO Agency.
On 27 July 2019, YOKKAO held its first Ireland event in Dublin where Singdam fought against Craig Coakley for the WBC Muay Thai Diamond Super-Lightweight title.[27] [28] [29] [30] Singdam won the fight via decision to clinch the WBC diamond belt.[31]
Event | Date | Venue | Location | |
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89 | YOKKAO 50 | University of Bolton Stadium | Bolton, England | |
88 | YOKKAO 49 | University of Bolton Stadium | Bolton, England | |
87 | YOKKAO in da Club | The Big Club | Turin, Italy | |
86 | YOKKAO 48 | University of Bolton Stadium | Bolton, England | |
85 | YOKKAO 47 | University of Bolton Stadium | Bolton, England | |
84 | YOKKAO Next Generation & Kids | University of Bolton Stadium | Bolton, England | |
83 | YOKKAO 46 | PalaRuffini | Turin, Italy | |
82 | YOKKAO 45 | PalaRuffini | Turin, Italy | |
81 | YOKKAO Next Generation | PalaRuffini | Turin, Italy | |
80 | YOKKAO Kids | PalaRuffini | Turin, Italy | |
79 | YOKKAO Fight Night | Via Caselle | Bologna, Italy | |
78 | YOKKAO Kids | Palasport di Sant'Agnello | Naples, Italy | |
77 | YOKKAO 44 | University of Bolton Stadium | Bolton, England | |
76 | YOKKAO 43 | University of Bolton Stadium | Bolton, England | |
75 | YOKKAO 42 | National Basketball Arena | ||
74 | YOKKAO 41 | National Basketball Arena | Dublin, Ireland | |
72 | YOKKAO 40 | Australian Technology Park | ||
71 | YOKKAO 39 | Australian Technology Park | ||
70 | YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket | Bangla Boxing Stadium | ||
69 | YOKKAO 38 | University of Bolton Stadium | Bolton, England | |
68 | YOKKAO 37 | University of Bolton Stadium | Bolton, England | |
67 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | PalaRuffini | Turin, Italy | |
66 | YOKKAO 36 | PalaRuffini | Turin, Italy | |
65 | YOKKAO 35 | PalaRuffini | Turin, Italy | |
64 | YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket | Bangla Boxing Stadium | ||
63 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | Turin | ||
62 | YOKKAO Next Generation | Turin | ||
61 | YOKKAO Next Generation | Bologna | ||
60 | YOKKAO 34 | Hong Kong | ||
59 | YOKKAO 33 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong, China | |
58 | YOKKAO 32 | University of Bolton Stadium | ||
57 | YOKKAO 31 | [32] | University of Bolton Stadium | Bolton, England |
56 | YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket | Bangla Boxing Stadium | ||
55 | YOKKAO Next Generation Scotland | On-X Linwood Sports Centre | ||
54 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | Barnsley Metrodome | ||
53 | YOKKAO Next Generation Sydney | Marrickville Town Hall | ||
52 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | Barnsley Metrodome | ||
51 | YOKKAO Next Generation Southampton | Oceana Southampton | Southampton, England | |
50 | YOKKAO UK Open 2018 | Barnsley Metrodome | ||
49 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | Grangemouth Sports Complex | ||
48 | YOKKAO 30 | Macron Stadium | ||
47 | YOKKAO 29 | Macron Stadium | ||
46 | YOKKAO Next Generation Scotland | On-X Linwood Sports Centre | ||
45 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | Barnsley Metrodome | ||
44 | YOKKAO Next Generation Kids | Barnsley Metrodome | ||
43 | YOKKAO 28 | Macron Stadium | ||
42 | YOKKAO 27 | Macron Stadium | ||
41 | YOKKAO 26 | Hong Kong | ||
40 | YOKKAO 25 | Hong Kong | ||
39 | YOKKAO 24 | Macron Stadium | ||
38 | YOKKAO 23 | Macron Stadium | ||
37 | YOKKAO 22 | Hong Kong | ||
36 | YOKKAO 21 | Hong Kong | ||
35 | YOKKAO 20 | Macron Stadium | ||
34 | YOKKAO 19 | Macron Stadium | ||
33 | YOKKAO Next Generation UK | Macron Stadium | ||
32 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | Sisaket Boxing Stadium | ||
31 | YOKKAO Next Generation Uruguay | Colegio San Juan Bautista | ||
30 | YOKKAO Next Generation Mexico | Arena Xalapa | ||
29 | YOKKAO Next Generation Melbourne | Meat Market | ||
28 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | BIG C Surin | ||
27 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | Khorat Yamo | Khorat, Thailand | |
26 | YOKKAO Next Generation Mexico | Arena Xalapa | ||
25 | YOKKAO Next Generation Sydney | Srg YOKKAO Training Center | ||
24 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | MBK | ||
23 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | MBK | ||
22 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | MBK | ||
21 | YOKKAO 18 | Macron Stadium | ||
20 | YOKKAO 17 | Macron Stadium | ||
19 | YOKKAO Next Generation UK | Macron Stadium | ||
18 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | MBK | ||
17 | YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand | MBK | ||
16 | YOKKAO 16 | Metropolitano | ||
15 | YOKKAO 15 | Macron Stadium | ||
14 | YOKKAO 14 | Macron Stadium | ||
13 | YOKKAO 13 | Macron Stadium | ||
12 | YOKKAO 12 | Macron Stadium | ||
11 | YOKKAO 11 | Reebok Stadium | ||
10 | YOKKAO 10 | Reebok Stadium | ||
9 | YOKKAO 9 | Xinyang Football Stadium | ||
8 | YOKKAO 8 | Macron Stadium | ||
7 | YOKKAO 7 | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | ||
6 | YOKKAO 6 | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | ||
5 | YOKKAO 5 | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | ||
4 | YOKKAO EXTREME 2013 | Forum d'Assago | ||
3 | Muay Thai Combat Mania | Pattaya World Boxing Stadium | ||
2 | Muay Thai Combat Mania | Piazza S. Martino | ||
1 | YOKKAO EXTREME | Forum d'Assago | ||
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Date | Champion | Event | Venue | Notes | |
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5 | Liam Harrison | YOKKAO 27 | Macron Stadium | defeated Kevin Burmester in title defense (round 2 KO by leg kick) | |
4 | Liam Harrison | YOKKAO 24 | Macron Stadium | defeated Rayan Mekki in title defense (round 3 TKO by ref. stoppage) | |
3 | Liam Harrison | YOKKAO 17 | Macron Stadium | defeated Tetsuya Yamato over vacant title (previous title holder Pakorn lost the belt after 3 straight losses) (split decision) | |
2 | Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | YOKKAO 13 | Macron Stadium | defeated Liam Harrison in title defense (unanimous decision) | |
1 | Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | YOKKAO 11 | Macron Stadium | defeated Greg Wootton to be crowned inaugural YOKKAO world champion (unanimous decision) | |
Date | Champion | Event | Venue | Notes | |
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5 | Jordan Watson | YOKKAO 28 | Macron Stadium | defeated Pongsiri PKSaenchaimuaythaigym in title defense (round 2 KO by head kick) | |
4 | Jordan Watson | YOKKAO 23 | Macron Stadium | defeated Sorgraw Petchyindee in title defense (unanimous decision) | |
3 | Jordan Watson | YOKKAO 18 | Macron Stadium | defeated Sanny Dahlbeck to regain title (unanimous decision) | |
2 | Sanny Dahlbeck | YOKKAO 12 | Macron Stadium | defeated Jordan Watson to be crowned new YOKKAO World champion (round 4 TKO by 3 knockdowns) | |
1 | Jordan Watson | YOKKAO 10 | Macron Stadium | defeated Mickaël Piscitello to be crowned inaugural YOKKAO world champion (round 3 TKO leg injury) | |
YOKKAO Training Center Bangkok is the official YOKKAO gym located in the downtown of Bangkok, Thailand. It was opened in 2016 when it became the home and training camp of the YOKKAO Thailand Fight Team. The gym is also opened to the public for training.[33]
YOKKAO Training Center Bangkok has hosted professional fighters and celebrities for Muay Thai training including UK Muay Thai fighter, Liam Harrison, Joe Jonas and Cole Whittle of American pop band DNCE,[34] and fashion model Mia Kang.
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