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List of Muay Thai practitioners

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This is a list of notable Muay Thai practitioners (also known as nak muay).

Thai

For Thai folklore figure, see Nai Khanom Tom.

For extended list, see Category:Thai male Muay Thai practitioners.

Current

Former

  • Samart Payakaroon – considered by many to be the greatest Muay Thai fighter of all time, becoming Lumpinee Stadium champion in four different weight divisions from to , as well as a WBCworld champion in boxing at the super bantamweight class in [8] He is the younger brother of Kongtoranee Payakaroon.
  • Veeraphol Sahaprom – Three-division Rajadamnern Stadium champion as well as WBC and WBA Bantamweight Champion in boxing with 14 title defenses.

    Highly regarded in both Muay Thai and Western-style boxing.

  • Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn – was Lumpinee Stadium champion in the lightweight division. In , he defeated Samart Payakaroon via decision. During his four-year reign as champion he was undefeated and was forced to retire as there was nobody in the weight division left to contest his position.

    He is considered to be the Greatest Muay Khao (knee fighter) of all time.[9]

  • Vicharnnoi Porntawee – was champion in both the Lumpinee and Rajadamnern stadiums. Faced many strong opponents and holds two victories over Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn.[10]
  • Pudpadnoi Worawut – nicknamed 'The Golden Leg', was one of the most dominant fighters of the s where he won three Lumpinee Stadium titles at three different weight classes.[11]
  • Apidej Sit-Hirun – was a Lumpinee Stadium champion.

    He is considered the hardest kicker in Muay Thai history. He was crowned "Fighter of the Century" by Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand and was the first nak muay to be given his own display at the Thai National Museum.[12][13]

  • Kongtoranee Payakaroon – older brother of Samart Payakaroon and won the Lumpinee Stadium title in five different weight divisions.

    He also had a professional boxing career in the Super flyweight division where his record was 12–2 and fought twice for a title.

    World famous sports personalities in muay tai

    Muay Thai's journey from the battlefields of ancient Thailand to the bright lights of global arenas is a tale of tradition, endurance, and unbridled skill. This martial art, characterized by its striking elegance and dynamic combat style, has enchanted audiences worldwide, transcending cultural barriers and establishing itself as a cornerstone of the combat sports world. In this article, we put together a list of Muay Thai warriors who have dominated the sport, each a master in their own right. More than just fighters, they are the architects of Muay Thai's modern legacy, having propelled the sport to unparalleled heights through their exceptional achievements, unique fighting styles, and significant influence. Reflecting on the Golden Era of Muay Thai , from the s to the s, we witness a period that produced legends and shaped the future of the sport.

    The first time he fought Gilberto Román for the WBC Super flyweight title and the second time he fought against fellow Thai Boxer, Khaosai Galaxy for the WBA Super flyweight title.[14]

  • Chamuekpet Hapalang – won the Lumpinee Stadium title in four different weight divisions; southpaw stance; best known for his powerful and precise knee strikes for which he is nicknamed "Computer Knee Striker";[15] also competed as a professional boxer where he was PABA champion at lbs
  • Thongchai ai – won the Lumpinee Stadium title in four different weight divisions; in , he became the only person to have knocked out Saenchai in a professional bout
  • Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn – won the Lumpinee Stadium title in three different weight divisions; had one of the longest reigns as champion where he was undefeated in the lbs division –;[16] holds one of the highest winning percentages (95% wins in fights)
  • Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth – was Lumpinee Stadium champion in the Junior lightweight division; held the belt for six consecutive years[17]
  • Sagat Petchyindee – three time Lumpinee Stadium champion;[18] also a professional boxer with a record of 12–2 and fought Wilfredo Gómez in for the WBC super bantamweight title;[19] considered to be the inspiration for the character Sagat in the Street Fighter video game series[20][21]
  • Kaensak it – was Lumpinee Stadium champion in the flyweight division; fought in the period of the late 80s to early 90s that was considered to be the golden era of Muay Thai where he faced many strong opponents;Muay Thai Fighter of the Year in –; one of the most popular fighters of his generation[22][23]

Non-Thai

For extended list, see Category:Muay Thai practitioners by nationality.

Boxing

  • Khaosai Galaxy – was a Muay Thai fighter; switched to boxing and became WBA super flyweight champion with 19 defenses in seven years (–); with a record of 47–1, he is listed No.

    19 on Ring magazine's list of greatest punchers of all time and named him the 43rd greatest fighter of the past 80 years in [33]

  • Somluck Kamsing – ranked No. 1 in the Lumpinee Stadium at the 57&#;kg (&#;lbs) weight division and defeated multiple champions; switched to boxing[34] He won Gold in Boxing at the Summer Olympics in the featherweight division, which made him the first Thai athlete to win Gold at the Olympics[35]
  • Dhawee Umponmaha – won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the 57&#;kg (&#;lbs) division; was one of the few fighters to defeat Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn in a professional bout; later moved to boxing where he was a silver medalist in boxing at the Summer Olympics in the Light welterweight division[36]
  • Arkhom Chenglai – won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the &#;kg (&#;lbs) division; won bronze medal in Boxing at the Summer Olympics
  • Saensak Muangsurin – won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the &#;kg (&#;lbs) division; WBClight welterweight champion, setting a world record by winning a world title in his third professional fight; Thailand's heaviest world boxing champion to date
  • Yokthai Sithoar – won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the 52&#;kg (&#;lbs) division.

    Was WBA super flyweight ( lb) world champion in the late 90s

  • Amnat Ruenroeng – won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the Flyweight division; held IBF flyweight title from to
  • Wanheng Menayothin – won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the 48&#;kg (&#;lbs) division; held WBC strawweight title from to
  • Knockout CP Freshmart – won the Lumpinee Stadium title in the 48&#;kg (&#;lbs) division; has held the WBA (Super) minimumweight title since

Kickboxing

Mixed martial arts

For extended list, see Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai.

The following fighters are primarily known for their use of Muay Thai in MMA bouts.

Entertainment

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