James Honey
| James Honey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 November 1995 Shepparton, Australia |
| Nationality | Australia |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 72.5 kg (160 lb; 11.42 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Gold Coast, Australia |
| Team | Strikeforce Thai Boxing Gym |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 47 |
| Wins | 35 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Last updated on: 2 January 2025 | |
James Honey (born 15 November 1995) is an Australian Muay Thai kickboxer, currently fighting out of Brisbane, Australia. James is the current WMO Muay Thai World Champion and the current ISKA K1 World Champion
Career
Recognition
In 2024 James fought against former Glory Champion Harut Grigorian and won by split decision.[1]
WMO International Title
In June 2024 James went on to challenge for the WMO International Middleweight Title at 160 pounds, winning by KO in the first round against Silathong Numponthep[2]
After winning the WMO International title, James got ranked #5 Middleweight 160 pounds Muay Thai Fighter by combat press in July a month after the win.[3] and got ranked #3 WMO World Rankings in the Middleweight 160 pound division, and in WBC Muay Thai World Rankings: Honey holds the #5 position in the Middleweight category.[4] [5]
Fight Against Lumpinee Champion Kong Thailand
In December 2024 he fought Lumpinee Stadium champion Kong Thailand, would lose a close and competitive split decision.[6]
Lumpinee Stadium
James Honey faced Bangron Lukporphayasua in February 22, 2025 at the Lumpinee Stadium and won by a first round knockout[7]
ISKA World Title
After a no contest in October 2024, James rematched Deej Edwards for the ISKA super middleweight k-1 rules world title, won by unanimous decision.[8]
WMO World Title
In August 16, 2025 James took on Josh Hill for the World Muay Thai Organization (WMO) middleweight world title, won by unanimous decision. Honey’s mother, Michelle, had died the previous month after a battle with cancer. Honey honored her memory by wearing trunks inscribed with “In loving memory of Michelle Honey” during the match.[9]
In 2026, Honey defended the WMO world title against Joe Craven and won by a second round finish.[10]
Karate Combat
On December 5, 2025, Honey made his Karate Combat debut at KC 58 against Oussama Assli in a fight for the Karate Combat Welterweight World Championship. Honey lost the bout by unanimous decision after five rounds, with all judges favoring Assli[11].
Titles
Muay Thai Kickboxing record
| 35 Wins (10 (T)KOs), 11 Losses, 0 Draws, 1 No Contest | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Win | Joe Craven | Aus Muay Thai | Australia | KO | 2 | ||
| Defends The WMO Middleweight World Title. | ||||||||
| 2025-08-16 | Win | Josh Hill | Powerhouse Fight Serie | Australia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins The WMO Middleweight World Title. | ||||||||
| 2025-04-12 | Win | Deej Edwards | Honor Premier League | Australia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins The ISKA Middleweight K-1 Rules World Title. | ||||||||
| 2025-02-22 | Win | Bangron Lukporphayasua | Lumpinee Stadium | Thailand | TKO (left hook) | 1 | ||
| 2024-12-07 | Loss |  Kongthailand Kiatnavy | Alliance Fight Promotion | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-10-13 | NC | Deej Edwards | F18 | No Contest | ||||
| For The Vacant ISKA Super Middleweight 172 Pound Kickboxing World Title. | ||||||||
| 2024-06-29 | Win | Silathong Numponthep | War On The Shore | Australia | KO (elbow) | 1 | 0:49 | |
| Wins The WMO International Middleweight Title 160 Pounds. | ||||||||
| 2024-05-03 | Loss | David Pennimpede | Eruption Muay Thai 24 | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2024-02-16 | Win |  Harut Grigorian | Australia vs. The World | Dubai, UAE | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-08-19 | Win | David Pennimpede | Rise Championship 4 Finale | Australia | Decision (Extra Round) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| Wins The Rise Middleweight Tournament alongside a prize of 10 thousand dollars. | ||||||||
| 2023-08-19 | Win | Cody Jameson | Rise Championship 4 Semi Final | Australia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023 | Loss | Jay Tonkin | Eruption Muay Thai 22 | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For The Eruption Middleweight Title 160 Pounds. | ||||||||
| 2022-08-22 | Win | Cedar | Eruption Muay Thai 21 | KO | 1 | 1:29 | ||
| 2022-08-27 | Win | Brown Pinas | WOTS22 | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 2022-05-28 | Win | Sueprball Fairfax | Fairtex Fight 14 | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | ||
| 2021-12-04 | Win | Lukas Sayer | MTGP Australia | Australia | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2021 | Loss | Jay Tonkin | Eruption Muay Thai 20 | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2020-12-20 | Win | Nick Trask | Eruption Muay Thai | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2020-10-10 | Win | Jayden Eynaud | Eruption Muay Thai 18 | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-09-14 | Loss |  Charlie Bubb | Eruption Muay Thai | Brisbane, Australia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2019 | Loss | Matt Webb | Eruption Muay Thai | Brisbane, Australia | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-06-22 | Win | Jake Lund | Eruption Muay Thai 16 | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2019 | Win | Brad Davies | Eruption Muay Thai | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-05-12 | Win | Chris Watt | Eruption Muay Thai 14 | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-12-09 | Win | Ben Mahoney | Eruption Muay Thai 13 | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-04-22 | Win | Sam Ballantyne | Eruption Muay Thai 11 | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-11-05 | Win | Jacob Gelston | Road to Rebellion 4 | Australia | TKO | 3 | 2:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Karate Combat record
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0-1 | Oussama Assli | Decision (unanimous) | Karate Combat 58 | 5 December 2025 | 5 | 5:00 | Doral, Florida, United States | For the Karate Combat Welterweight championship. |
References
- ↑ "James Honey vs. Harut Grigorian - Australia vs. The World". Tapology. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ↑ "WMO International Middleweight Champion - James Honey". WMO Muay Thai. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ↑ "Combat Press Muay Thai Rankings: September 2024." Combat Press, https://combatpress.com/2024/09/combat-press-muay-thai-rankings-september-2024/. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
- ↑ "WBC Muay Thai World Rankings - James Honey #3". Instagram - James Honey. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ↑ "WMO World Rankings - James Honey #4". Instagram - James Honey. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ↑ AUS MuayThai (6 December 2024). "Alliance Fight Promotion 3 EVENT PREVIEW". Aus MuayThai. Aus MuayThai. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Super Champ Lumpinee." Lumpinee-Rajadamnern, https://www.lumpinee-rajadamnern.com/super-champ-lumpinee. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
- ↑ Harding, Bree. "A life of love, strength and family". Benalla Ensign. McPherson Media Group. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ Huntly, Josh (27 August 2025). "Honey adds another belt to his collection after claiming the WMO Middleweight title". Shepparton News. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "War on the Shore 25 Results: James Honey KO". Aus Muay Thai. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ↑ Morocco’s Oussama Assli Wins Karate Combat Welterweight World Championship.” Morocco World News, 5 Dec. 2025, https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/12/271462/moroccos-oussama-assli-wins-karate-combat-welterweight-world-championship/
- ↑ Huntly, Josh (27 August 2025). "Honey adds another belt to his collection after claiming the WMO Middleweight title". Shepparton News. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ Harding, Bree. "A life of love, strength and family". Benalla Ensign. McPherson Media Group. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "International." WMO Muay Thai, https://www.wmomuaythai.org/international/. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
- ↑ "James Honey - Current Fighters". Strikeforce Muay Thai. Retrieved 24 October 2024.