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WKA’s first sanctioned event

Admin April 10, 2026 General

WKA’s first sanctioned event took place on March 12, 1977, in Los Angeles. One of the featured fights was Benny Urquidez against Narong Noi of Thailand.

This event was an important milestone because it showed that WKA was ready to bring top-level international competition to fans. It also helped establish the organization as a serious governing body in combat sports.

That first event laid the foundation for decades of world championship fights and international success.

Read more: https://wkainternational.com/wka-history/

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