Who is the best Muay Thai fighter in Thailand?
Thailand’s 10 Most Legendary Muay Thai Fighters
- Samart Payakaroon. A Muay Thai legend, Samart’s prowess in the ring saw him win 4 Lumpinee belts as well as becoming a WBC world boxing champion.
- Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn.
- Saenchai.
- Tongchai Tor Silachai.
- Sagat Petchyindee.
- Pud Pad Noy Worawoot.
- Somrak Kamsing.
- Apidej Sit-Hirun.
What weight is Buakaw?
| Buakaw Banchamek | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 81⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 71.5 kg (158 lb; 11.26 st) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight Welterweight Middleweight |
Is Buakaw Cambodian?
Sombat Banchamek (Thai: สมบัติ บัญชาเมฆ, born May 8, 1982) a.k.a. Buakaw Banchamek (Thai: บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ, Buakaw meaning “white lotus”) is a Thai middleweight Muay Thai kickboxer of Kuy descent, who formerly fought out of Por. Pramuk Gym, in Bangkok, Thailand, under the ring name Buakaw Por.
Why was Buakaw prevented from fighting in Thailand?
On March 30, 2012, Buakaw was prevented from fighting at Thai Fight in April 2012, until he filed a complaint with the Sports Authority of Thailand proving his claims of unfair treatment by Por. Pramuk.
When did Buakaw Banchamek fight Harlee Avison?
He fought Vitaly Gurkov in the final on December 16, 2012, and won the Thai Fight tournament via decision. On March 27, 2013, Buakaw faced his friend and teammate Harlee Avison in a staged exhibition match, which was free to the public, at the brand new Beeline Arena in Cambodia.
When did Buakaw Banchamek fight Kong Lingfeng?
Buakaw fought Chinese fighter Kong Lingfeng in the main event at Kunlun Fight 62 on June 10, 2017, in Bangkok, Thailand. He won the fight by decision.
Where is Buakaw Banchamek ranked in the world?
As of 1 August 2020, he is ranked the #10 lightweight kickboxer in the world by Combat Press. Buakaw also briefly played professional football as a forward in the Regional League Division 2 for RBAC F.C. .