WKBF New Zealand The World Kick Boxing Federation was founded in Los Angeles in 1993 by Rueben Urquidez (brother of the world famous Benny "the Jet" Urquidez).
The WKBF was introduced to Australia in 1994, when Aaron Urquidez fought Neilson Taione for the Co-sanctioned ISKA and International WKBF World Amateur Superheavyweight Title. Due to the politics with ISKA at the time, Ms Lucy SassenTui (who had formerly headed the ISKA sanctioning body in Australia), was asked to be the representative for International WKBF for the Oceania and Asia region, to pro
mote the International WKBF. Rueben Urquidez has since retired from the sport, and left the worldwide running of the WKBF to Ms Lucy SassenTui of Australia. In the ensuing 16 years, the International WKBF has grown strength to strength. It has supported kickboxing, Mod-Thai, K1, Full Thai Rules and Boxing in Australia and abroad. Over the past 6 years, it has been promoting MMA and Cage Fighting in NSW and Queensland. The International WKBF's biggest accollade in the sport was when WKBF titleholder Mark Hunt won the K1 Grand Prix 2001 in the Tokyo Dome - widely seen to be the sport's pinnacle of achievement. More recently, WKBF MMA Oceania champion, Jamie Tehuna, signed a 3 fight contract with UFC in 2010. Famous names in the sport that hold, or have held International WKBF titles in Australia/New Zealand have been Mark Hunt, Stan "The Man" Loginidis, Michael Zambidis, Nathan Corbett, Angie Parr, Jason Suttie, Peter Graham, the McKinnon brothers, the Badato brothers, the Tehuna brothers, Steve Jez, Mark May, Neilson Taione, Greg Foley, Baris Nezif, Chris Johnson, Shane Meads, Dragomir Dubocanin, Mohammad Eddine, Mohamad Saharan, and many more - both former legends, and current up-and-comers. The International WKBF is happy to annouce our new Vice President Mr Glen Baragry who has a wealth of experience as a fighter, trainer, manager in the sport.
06/03/2026
AND NEW
Jack Young is your new Super Welter Weight New Zealand Full Thai Rules Champion
Representing Ngākaunui in Rotorua, Jack took the trip down to Wellington to win his new title on Capital Punishment 76.
Who will challenge Jack next for the 69.5kg strap
19/02/2026
The first WKBF New Zealand Full Thai Rules Title of the Year
MTI’s Alex Cox (11-1) takes on Jack Young (16-6) of Ngakaunui each lad wants to bring the Super Welterweight title to their gym on the 28th
If you want to see some high quality Full Thai Rules head to Capital Punishment 76 in Porirua.
You can now follow the WKBF on Instagram
02/12/2022
18/08/2022
The WKBF World K1 Heavyweight Title is up on September 9th : Jesse Astill [Australia] vs Navajo Stirling [NZ]
👑 Get your tickets NOW!
📆 Fri, 9 September
📍 Eventfinda Stadium
🎫 GA Tickets at https://bit.ly/3SKg4pf
19/05/2021
Junior Super Welterweight MuayThai Title
You’re in for a treat with this one! 👊🏽 Both of these young, talented boys have a strong background in Muay Thai and never fail to display a hearty performance. Fighting full Thai rules for the Junior Super Welterweight Muay Thai Title this fight is one you’ll need to keep an eye on 👀
19/05/2021
New Zealand Title Fight
Our co-main event will not disappoint 🤩 These two ladies need no introduction, fighting for the Women’s Superlight WKBF title these two warriors will be ready to battle it out ⚒
The lightweight division is up next. Trainers, put your fighter names forward now for the 8 man line up! Who will be the 62kg King in the Ring Champion for 2020?
21/07/2020
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