ILFJ


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

History

The first ILFJ event titled Lethwei Grand Prix in Japan 2016, was held on 27 October 2016 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
The promotion signed top Lethwei fighters Dave Leduc, Saw Nga Man, Tun Tun Min, Too Too and Soe Lin Oo.

Business

In 2016, the ILFJ acquired a ‘’Grade-A’’ promoter licence from the MTBF allowing them to organize traditional Lethwei events in Japan. ILFJ then entered into a partnership with Myanmar businessman Mr. Wunna CEO of Myanmar Media Group, the organizer of the Myanmar Lethwei World Championship, to share fighters and co-organize the Lethwei events in Japan.

Media coverage

After having an inaugural first event in the Japan in Tokyo, FITE TV signed a multi-year agreement to broadcast the promotion's Lethwei events.
In 2017, the ILFJ signed a broadcasting deal with MNTV to be aired in Myanmar and livestreaming available in Japan on AbemaTV.

Events

List of champions

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 declare 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:

Notable fighters