BANGKOK, Thailand (Aug. 7) — Boxing regulators, commission officials, promoters, and industry leaders from across Asia and the Middle East gathered in Bangkok on Wednesday, August 6, for a historic summit focused on strengthening cooperation, improving governance, and protecting the integrity of professional boxing.
The meeting also marked another important step in the growing partnership between the Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT) and the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC), with representatives from both organizations reaffirming their commitment to closer cooperation in regulating and developing the sport.
One of the summit's central topics was the importance of accurate online boxing records. Delegates agreed that complete and reliable fight records are essential for boxer safety, transparency, and the overall credibility of professional boxing.
Several commissions expressed serious concern that a large number of officially sanctioned pro boxing bouts—supervised by recognized government boxing commissions—have not been included in the online database BoxRec.
"BoxRec has shown itself to be biased, harsh, and unfair toward us, affecting our livelihoods and badly hurting the sport of boxing across Asia and the Middle East," said Chinese matchmaker Ansel Mang Tien. "That is a major reason why we have united and come here. BoxRec is supposed to record results from pro boxing bouts approved by recognized commissions, not decide which fights deserve recognition. BoxRec is not a boxing commission, and it must respect the authority of those that are."
Most delegates shared these identical concerns, emphasizing that the authority to recognize professional boxing contests belongs strictly to officially recognized boxing commissions—not private record-keeping websites.
As a result, participants discussed creating a commission-supported international boxing records platform to ensure that all officially sanctioned bouts are properly documented.
They also explored closer cooperation with established boxing information services, including FightFax, Tapology, and other respected industry partners.
The summit featured presentations on boxer registration systems, official records management, and the use of data analysis to identify irregularities in boxer registrations and fight histories.
Officials stated that stronger verification procedures and better oversight will help protect athletes, promote fair competition, and improve transparency throughout the sport.
Among the prominent attendees were the highly respected Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT) President, Sir Naris Singwancha; Royal Thai Army Maj. Gen. Damrong Simakajornboon; Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) top executive, Mr. Tsuyoshi Yasokuchi; Japanese matchmaker, Ulysses Sato; Indian promoter, Mujaba Kamal; Thai matchmaker, Panya Pachakorn; China's top promoter, Mr. Wang Fei; Highland Boxing promoter, Supanat Chanram; and Thailand's top referee, Mr. Worawuth Duankao.
Also participating were legendary Galaxy Boxing promoter, Mr. Niwat Laosueanwat, alongside representatives from the Jimmy Boxing Team, Simanasak Team, Saithong Team, Payak Team, Aekkawee Team, and Terry's The Fighter Team. Chinese promoter Mr. Eric Yao and prominent Indian promoter Kamal Mujtafa were also in attendance.
Showing solidarity, Thailand's reigning IBF Light Flyweight World Champion, Thanongsak Simsri (40-1, 35 KOs), and his team attended the landmark meeting, speaking with cameras and media representatives. (see photo)
In addition, officials and representatives from Indonesia, Malaysia, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and other boxing jurisdictions took part in the discussions.
Taiwan professional boxing was represented by Mr. Peter Hung.
Promoter Eric Yao of China and PAT President Naris Singwancha—who also serves as an executive of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT)—held bilateral talks during the event. (see photo)
The WBA was also represented through the participation of the highly respected WBA Asia Secretary General, Mr. Chalerm Prayadsab.
The summit concluded with a united commitment to strengthen cooperation among boxing commissions throughout Asia and the Middle East.
Delegates pledged to work together to improve regulation, streamline online boxer data recording, enhance athlete safety, maintain consistent standards, and reinforce public confidence in professional boxing across both regions.
Reflecting on the event, participants described the gathering as one of the region's most significant boxing summits in recent years, signaling a shared commitment to advancing the governance, integrity, and long-term future of the sport they all love.
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