International Lethwei Federation Japan

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International Lethwei Federation Japan
Lethwei promotion
Founded 2016
Headquarters Tokyo, Japan[1]
Key people
 Kakuo Shimizu [2]
Owner Yoshimitsu Mitsui[3]
(First On Stage Co., Ltd)[3][4]
Website http://ilfj.or.jp/

International Lethwei Federation Japan, also known as ILFJ, is a Japanese Lethwei promotion company founded in 2016. The company has its headquarters in Tokyo.[5]

History

The first ILFJ event titled Lethwei Grand Prix in Japan 2016,[6] was held on 27 October 2016 at Korakuen Hall[3] in Tokyo, Japan.[5]

The promotion signed top Lethwei fighters Dave Leduc,[7] Saw Nga Man,[8] Tun Tun Min,[9] Too Too[10] and Soe Lin Oo.[11]

Business

In 2016, the ILFJ acquired a ‘’Grade-A’’ promoter licence from the Myanmar Traditional Lethwei Federation,[3] allowing them to organize traditional Lethwei events in Japan.[12] ILFJ then entered into a partnership with Myanmar businessman Mr. Wunna[13] CEO of Myanmar Media Group (MMG),[3] the organizer of the Myanmar Lethwei World Championship, to share fighters and co-organize the Lethwei events in Japan.[14]

Media coverage

After having an inaugural first event in the Japan in Tokyo (Lethwei Grand Prix 2016), FITE TV[15] signed a multi-year agreement to broadcast the promotion's Lethwei events.[16]

In 2017, the ILFJ signed a broadcasting deal with MNTV[17] to be aired in Myanmar[18] and livestreaming[19] available in Japan on AbemaTV.[20]

Events

# Event Date Venue Location
15 Lethwei in Japan 15: Kizuna February 22, 2020 Edion Arena Japan Osaka, Japan
14 Lethwei in Japan 14: Mysterious Tenmei November 2, 2019 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
13 Lethwei in Japan 13: First Intention July 25, 2019 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
12 Lethwei in Japan 12: Proof of the Brave May 17, 2019 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
11 Lethwei in Japan 11: Millennium Force February 27, 2019 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
10 Lethwei in Japan 10: Inori November 14, 2018 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
9 Lethwei in Japan 9: Kodo September 13, 2018 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
8 Lethwei in Japan 8: Samurai June 29, 2018 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
7 Lethwei in Japan 7: Yuki February 21, 2018 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
6 Lethwei Grand Prix Japan 2017 November 15, 2017 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
5 Lethwei in Japan 5: Nexurise September 28, 2017 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
4 Lethwei in Japan 4: Frontier June 16, 2017 Tokyo Dome City Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
3 Lethwei in Japan 3: Grit April 18, 2017 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
2 Lethwei in Japan 2: Legacy February 16, 2017 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan
1 Lethwei Grand Prix Japan 2016 October 27, 2016 Korakuen Hall Japan Tokyo, Japan

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List of champions

Division Upper weight limit Champion Since Title defenses
Openweight 80 kg (176.4 lb)+ Canada Dave Leduc June 16, 2017 (Lethwei in Japan 4: Frontier) 0
Featherweight 65 kg (143.3 lb) Myanmar Thar A Thae Ta Pwint June 16, 2017 (Lethwei in Japan 4: Frontier) 1
Bantamweight 60 kg (132.3 lb) Japan Yuta Hamamoto June 16, 2017 (Lethwei in Japan 4: Frontier) 0
Women's Featherweight 62 kg (136.7 lb) Lithuania Julija Stoliarenko November 15, 2017 (Lethwei Grand Prix Japan 2017) 1

World championship history

Openweight Championship

No Weight limit: 80 kg (176.4 lb) and up
No. Name Event Date Reign Defenses
1 Canada Dave Leduc
def. Nilmungkorn Sudsakorngym		 Lethwei in Japan 4: Frontier
Tokyo, Japan		 June 16, 2017 631 days
(Vacated)		 Vacated March 9, 2019 [22]

Rules

ILFJ uses traditional Lethwei rules, with no point system. The only way to win is by knockout or because of an injury or the inability to fight any more. At the end of the match if the two fighters are still standing, the fight is declared a draw.

Rounds

Each bout can be booked as 4 or 5 rounds fight with 3 minutes per round and a 2-minute break in between rounds. Championship bouts are 5 round with 3 minutes per round.

Weight classes

ILFJ utilizes the following weight classes:

Weight class name Upper limit
in kilograms (kg) in pounds (lb)
Bantamweight 60 132.3
Featherweight 65 143.3
Welterweight 70 154.3
Middleweight 75 165.3
Openweight No weight limit

Notable fighters

See also

References

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External links

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