Yokkao Boxing is a Muay Thai brand headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.
The name "Yokkao," derived from the Thai word for "white jade," stands for "strength and connections".
History YOKKAO was founded in Bangkok on 1 January 2010 by Philip Villa. The company initially produced Muay Thai shorts and training equipment. In February 2011, the company established the YOKKAO Fight Team, a sponsorship program for Muay Thai fighters around the world. Early members included Buakaw Banchamek, Yoddecha Sityodtong, Jordan Watson, Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, Saenchai P.K. Saenchai, Dzhabar Askerov, Cedric Muller and Liam Harrison. YOKKAO also collaborated with established training camps, including Sityodtong Gym, 13 Coins and Pro Pramuk Gym.
In November 2011, YOKKAO began promoting fight events. Its first major international event, YOKKAO Extreme, was held on 21 January 2012 at the Forum di Assago in Milan, Italy.
On 11 October 2014, YOKKAO introduced championship titles at events YOKKAO 10 and YOKKAO 11 in the 65 kg and 70 kg weight classes. Pakorn won the 65 kg title by defeating Greg Wootton, while Jordan Watson won the 70 kg title by knockout against Mickael Piscitello.
YOKKAO has held fight events in multiple countries, including Italy, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Argentina, Australia, Mexico, and Thailand.
The company signed more fighters into its team over the years including Singdam Kiatmoo9, Pakorn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym, Tetsuya Yamato, Manachai, Yodchai, Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9, and Superlek Kiatmuu9.
On 1 January 2019, the company introduced an updated logo design.
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.
In February 2021, YOKKAO signed female Muay Thai champions Duangdawnoi Looksaikongdin and Aida Looksaikongdin as well as transgender fighter, Nong Rose Baan Charoensuk.
In 2021, YOKKAO debuted a streetwear collection at Milan Fashion Week, presenting its first full apparel range alongside other international brands; fashion media cited the collection as an example of a combat-sports label expanding into lifestyle and streetwear.
In 2023, YOKKAO announced the launch of its MMA division and a partnership with American Top Team.
In 2024, YOKKAO announced a broadcasting partnership with New Power Group, covering more than 50 Muay Thai events from Rajadamnern Stadium for 2025, as well as a collaboration with musician Wiz Khalifa.
In late 2025, the company entered a partnership with Mexico Fight League (MFL), becoming the official gear and apparel provider.
In January 2026, YOKKAO was reported to have more than 45 million monthly video views across its social media channels, with over 500 million yearly views.
Business model YOKKAO operates a vertically integrated business model combining manufacturing, direct-to-consumer sales, wholesale distribution, athlete sponsorship, training facilities, and event promotion.
The company manufactures its products at its production facility in Samut Prakan, Thailand. Finished goods are sold primarily through its e-commerce platforms and distributed via warehouses in Asia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
In addition to product sales, YOKKAO operates and licenses training facilities. The company runs official YOKKAO Training Centers in Thailand and maintains a network of affiliated gyms through partnerships with local operators. These affiliated locations operate in countries including Australia, Canada, Argentina, the United Kingdom, the Republic of San Marino, Croatia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand.
YOKKAO also generates revenue through the promotion of combat sports events, athlete sponsorship agreements, and the organization of training seminars and workshops aimed at international practitioners of Muay Thai.
Past events # Event Date Venue Location– YOKKAO - New Power Group Every Wednesday (ongoing) Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand156–164 YOKKAO - New Power Group – (9 events) Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand105–155 YOKKAO - New Power Group – (51 events) Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand90–104 YOKKAO - New Power Group – (15 events) Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand89 YOKKAO 50 University of Bolton Stadium Bolton, England88 YOKKAO 49 University of Bolton Stadium Bolton, England87 YOKKAO in da Club The Big Club Turin, Italy86 YOKKAO 48 University of Bolton Stadium Bolton, England85 YOKKAO 47 University of Bolton Stadium Bolton, England84 YOKKAO Next Generation & Kids University of Bolton Stadium Bolton, England83 YOKKAO 46 PalaRuffini Turin, Italy82 YOKKAO 45 PalaRuffini Turin, Italy81 YOKKAO Next Generation PalaRuffini Turin, Italy80 YOKKAO Kids PalaRuffini Turin, Italy79 YOKKAO Fight Night Via Caselle Bologna, Italy78 YOKKAO Kids Palasport di Sant'Agnello Naples, Italy77 YOKKAO 44 University of Bolton Stadium Bolton, England76 YOKKAO 43 University of Bolton Stadium Bolton, England75 YOKKAO 42 National Basketball Arena Dublin, Ireland 74 YOKKAO 41 National Basketball Arena Dublin, Ireland72 YOKKAO 40 Australian Technology Park Sydney, Australia 71 YOKKAO 39 Australian Technology Park Sydney, Australia 70 YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket, Thailand 69 YOKKAO 38 University of Bolton Stadium Bolton, England68 YOKKAO 37 University of Bolton Stadium Bolton, England67 YOKKAO Next Generation Kids PalaRuffini Turin, Italy66 YOKKAO 36 PalaRuffini Turin, Italy65 YOKKAO 35 PalaRuffini Turin, Italy64 YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket, Thailand 63 YOKKAO Next Generation Kids Turin Turin, Italy 62 YOKKAO Next Generation Turin Turin, Italy 61 YOKKAO Next Generation Bologna Bologna, Italy 60 YOKKAO 34 Hong Kong Hong Kong, China 59 YOKKAO 33 Hong Kong Hong Kong, China58 YOKKAO 32 University of Bolton Stadium Bolton, England 57 YOKKAO 31 University of Bolton Stadium Bolton, England56 YOKKAO Next Generation Phuket Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket, Thailand 55 YOKKAO Next Generation Scotland On-X Linwood Sports Centre Paisley, Scotland 54 YOKKAO Next Generation Kids Barnsley Metrodome Barnsley, England 53 YOKKAO Next Generation Sydney Marrickville Town Hall Sydney, Australia 52 YOKKAO Next Generation Kids Barnsley Metrodome Barnsley, England 51 YOKKAO Next Generation Southampton Oceana Southampton Southampton, England 50 YOKKAO UK Open 2018 Barnsley Metrodome Barnsley, England 49 YOKKAO Next Generation Kids Grangemouth Sports Complex Paisley, Scotland 48 YOKKAO 30 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 47 YOKKAO 29 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 46 YOKKAO Next Generation Scotland On-X Linwood Sports Centre Paisley, Scotland 45 YOKKAO Next Generation Kids Barnsley Metrodome Barnsley, England 44 YOKKAO Next Generation Kids Barnsley Metrodome Barnsley, England 43 YOKKAO 28 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 42 YOKKAO 27 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 41 YOKKAO 26 Hong Kong Hong Kong, China 40 YOKKAO 25 Hong Kong Hong Kong, China 39 YOKKAO 24 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 38 YOKKAO 23 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 37 YOKKAO 22 Hong Kong Hong Kong, China 36 YOKKAO 21 Hong Kong Hong Kong, China 35 YOKKAO 20 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 34 YOKKAO 19 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 33 YOKKAO Next Generation UK Macron Stadium Bolton, England 32 YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand Sisaket Boxing Stadium Sisaket, Thailand 31 YOKKAO Next Generation Uruguay Colegio San Juan Bautista Montevideo, Uruguay 30 YOKKAO Next Generation Mexico Arena Xalapa Xalapa, Mexico 29 YOKKAO Next Generation Melbourne Meat Market Melbourne, Australia 28 YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand BIG C Surin Surin, Thailand 27 YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand Khorat Yamo Khorat, Thailand 26 YOKKAO Next Generation Mexico Arena Xalapa Xalapa, Mexico 25 YOKKAO Next Generation Sydney Srg YOKKAO Training Center Sydney, Australia 24 YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand MBK Bangkok, Thailand 23 YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand MBK Bangkok, Thailand 22 YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand MBK Bangkok, Thailand 21 YOKKAO 18 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 20 YOKKAO 17 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 19 YOKKAO Next Generation UK Macron Stadium Bolton, England 18 YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand MBK Bangkok, Thailand 17 YOKKAO Next Generation Thailand MBK Bangkok, Thailand 16 YOKKAO 16 Metropolitano Rosario, Argentina 15 YOKKAO 15 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 14 YOKKAO 14 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 13 YOKKAO 13 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 12 YOKKAO 12 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 11 YOKKAO 11 Reebok Stadium Bolton, England 10 YOKKAO 10 Reebok Stadium Bolton, England 9 YOKKAO 9 Xinyang Football Stadium Xinyang, China 8 YOKKAO 8 Macron Stadium Bolton, England 7 YOKKAO 7 Pattaya World Boxing Stadium Pattaya, Thailand 6 YOKKAO 6 Pattaya World Boxing Stadium Pattaya, Thailand 5 YOKKAO 5 Pattaya World Boxing Stadium Pattaya, Thailand 4 YOKKAO EXTREME 2013 Forum d'Assago Milan, Italy 3 Muay Thai Combat Mania Pattaya World Boxing Stadium Pattaya, Thailand 2 Muay Thai Combat Mania Piazza S. Martino Riccione, Italy 1 YOKKAO EXTREME Forum d'Assago Milan, Italy
Champions Diamond champions Weight Champion Since66 kg Saenchai
World champions
Current champions Weight Champion Since Title defenses--------
-65kg # Date Champion Event Venue Notes5 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)
-70kg # Date Champion Event Venue Notes5 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)
Training center 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.
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, and fashion model Mia Kang.
Fight team Singdam YOKKAOSaenchaiGym Yodchai YOKKAOSaenchaiGym Superlek Kiatmuu9 Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9 Rodtang Jitmuangnon Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon Sakaengam Jitmuangnon Liam Harrison Spencer Brown Tetsuya Yamato
Agency fighters Singdam Yodchai Manachai Superlek Kiatmuu9 Petpanomrung Kiatmuu9 Rodtang Jitmuangnon Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon Sakaengam Jitmuangnon Spencer Brown
Notable alumni
Buakaw Banchamek Saenchai Singdam Kiatmuu9 Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee Yodsanklai Fairtex Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym Superlek Kiatmuu9 Manachai Kem Sitsongpeenong Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong Phetmorakot Wor Sangprapai Rungravee Sasiprapa Aikpracha Meenayothin Liam Harrison Daniel McGowan Jordan Watson Spencer Brown Tim Thomas (kickboxer) Fabio Pinca Houcine Bennoui Karim Bennoui Mickaël Piscitello Giorgio Petrosyan