KATPRO Hosts Major Kickboxing Tournament in Phuket June 20-23, Champions Advance to Bangkok Professional Circuit
KATPRO hosts an international kickboxing tournament in Phuket June 20-23, with winners advancing to Bangkok for professional opportunities and prize money up to $2,000.
The Thai Kickboxing Association through KATPRO, led by Dr. Supranie Kuptasa and Aytek Narmetov, announces a prestigious International Professional Kickboxing Tournament & Ranking Selection Fights scheduled for June 20-23, 2025 in Phuket. The tournament will bring together elite kickboxers and rising stars from around the world competing for a ticket to professional advancement and international competition opportunities.
Held under world-class competition standards using K-1 rules, all matches will be adjudicated and controlled according to KATPRO standards and certified by the Thai Kickboxing Association. This is not merely a standard competition but a selection process for future international championship contention. Winners will advance to the main tournament bracket in Bangkok, where successful athletes receive full sponsorship including round-trip economy flights, accommodation, and meals for athletes and coaches. Prize money in Bangkok includes $2,000 (approximately 65,340 baht) for champions and $1,000 for runners-up. At the Phuket qualifying round, champions earn $500 (approximately 16,335 baht) plus a ticket to Bangkok, while runners-up receive $300.
The competition accepts male athletes aged 18-40 competing under KATPRO rules across seven weight divisions: 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 65kg, 71kg, 75kg, and 81kg. Registration and weigh-ins occur Friday, June 19 from 9:00-14:00 at Khun Pohn Martial Arts. Qualifying rounds run Saturday June 20 through Sunday June 21 at the same venue. Championship finals take place Monday June 22 and Tuesday June 23 at Bangla Boxing Stadium in Patong. Dr. Supranie Kuptasa expressed hope that participants will experience the spirit of Thailand's "Land of Smiles" while celebrating the power, technique, and warrior spirit of kickboxing, all while experiencing the charm of Phuket.
