Superbon Singha Mawynn – Master Architect of the KO
Superbon Singha Mawynn (formerly Superbon Banchamek) is a premier striker in the world of combat sports. Known for his explosive knockout power – particularly with kicks and knee strikes – he has demonstrated the ability to switch out the lights of the most seasoned fighters, which has been a defining feature of his 20-year fighting career.
| Name: | Superbon Singha Mawynn |
| Birth Name: | Suppachai Muensang |
| Thai Name: | ศุภชัย หมื่นสังข์ |
| Date of Birth: | August 16, 1990 |
| Place of Birth: | Pattalung, Thailand |
| Other Names: | Superbon Banchamek, Superbon Lookjaomaesaivare |
| Height: | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight Classes: | Lightweight, Welterweight, Super Welterweight, Middleweight |
| Team: | Banchamek Gym, Superbon Training Camp, Singha Mawynn Muaythai, Khun Suek Muay Thai |
| Trainer: | Buakaw Banchamek, Suthat Muangmun (Trainer Gae) |
Muay Thai Foundation (1996-2014)
Superbon was born Suppachai Muensang in 1990 in Phatthalung – one of the southern provinces of Thailand. He started training Muay Thai at the age of five and competed in his first bout a year later. His training schedule from a young age was intense, involving 6-7 hours of gym and road work per day. In a Thai interview, Superbon stated that one of the key aspects of his earlier training was working with larger fighters on a daily basis which toughened him both physically and mentally.
During his early career, he gained considerable experience, facing top opponents such as Singdam Kiatmuu9, Saenchai and Kaew Fairtex.
In September 2010, he became the Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT) Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion after defeating Pansak Look Bor Kor by decision at the Phetsupapan Fights event at Lumpinee Stadium. A month later, he successfully defended the title against a peak Singdam who was a former Lumpinee Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) Champion as well as having won numerous other major titles.
Superbon fought around 20 times between 2011 and 2014, collecting several titles. In May 2011, he defeated the future Lumpinee champion Eakpracha Meenayothin at the Wanwirapon Fights event at Lumpinee Stadium. Two months later, he reached the final of the Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament, only to lose to Sirimongkol Sitanuparb by decision.
In 2012, he competed in the Isuzu Cup 22 Tournament, progressing through the rounds with decision wins before yet again losing by decision in the final, this time to Singmanee Kaewsamrit. He also secured decision victories against foreigners like Mike Demetriou and Umar Semata.
In 2013, he claimed the Muay Thai Warriors Light Middleweight title with a knockout win over Victor Nagbe and later defended it against Yacine Drakrim. He also won the M-ONE Middleweight belt via decision against Craig Jose in May. However, he did experience a decision loss to ‘The Weapon’ Toby Smith in October.
He continued competing against foreign opposition in Thailand throughout 2014, winning the WBC Intercontinental Welterweight title with a second-round knockout of Amadeu Cristiano while fighting on the same card as Buakaw Banchamek who stopped Abdoul Touré in the third round.
After completing his studies at Rattana Bundit University later that year, at 24 years old, Superbon’s weight had reached around 67 kg (approximately 147 lbs). He was primarily training in Thailand during this time, and noted a lack of competitive opponents for him in the country, especially international fighters at his skill level and weight. This scarcity of domestic opponents led him seek international opportunities.
While competing on a show in Australia, Superbon met Buakaw who was a co-presenter on the night. At the time, Buakaw was looking for training partners and invited Superbon to spend a week at his gym. Following this, Buakaw invited Superbon to join the Banchamek Gym full time, insisting he could help him find competitive international fights.
International Kickboxing Breakthrough (2015-2019)
Building on his early international fights, Superbon focused primarily on kickboxing bouts. In May 2015, he entered the Kunlun Fight 64-man -70 kg tournament, securing a decision win over Lukasz Plawecki and knockout wins against Deng Li (left knee to body R2), Zheng Zhaoyu (left knee to body R2), and Zhang Chunyu (left high kick R2).
His winning run culminated in reaching the semi-finals in China, where he faced Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong. In the second round, Sitthichai landed a perfectly-timed right hook after Superbon missed with a right body kick, finishing the fight.
In March, he entered the Kunlun Fight 2016 -70kg World Max Tournament, ploughing through the competition with three knockout wins – Chen Zhicheng (left high kick R3), Martin Gano (right knee to head R2), and Khayal Dzhaniev (right high kick R2).
He advanced to the final 8 of the tournament where he met Sitthichai for a long-awaited rematch in Beijing. Superbon secured a unanimous decision victory after three rounds. His success in the tournament continued, defeating Cedric Manhoef by decision in the semi-final and knocking out “The Golden Boy” Jomthong Chuwattana to become the Kunlun Fight World Max Tournament Champion, winning nearly 4 million Baht (~$120,000) in prize money.
Superbon then participated in the 2017 Kunlun Fight World Max 70kg Tournament where he had multiple victories throughout the year before reaching the final. However, his run ended in the finals where he was knocked out by Marat Grigorian – the durable Armenian-Belgian who trained out of Hemmers Gym in Breda, Holland.
Throughout 2018, he racked up wins in Kunlun Fight and All Star Fight events, winning the Enfusion Live 72.5 kg 8-Man Tournament in December. In this one-night tournament, he secured three unanimous decision victories against Aziz Khallah, Diogo Calado, and Marouan Toutouh to claim the title.
Superbon stated that, during his 4-5 years training at Banchamek Gym, he observed and emulated Buakaw’s training methods to gain the skills and physical conditioning to defeat foreign fighters on the international stage. He also analysed the reasoning behind fighters like Saenchai and Buakaw’s success in Muay Thai and their financial growth outside of it. He concluded that it was due to factors such as dedication, studying, correct training, a good team, and unique character.
By the end of 2019, Superbon had established himself as a top contender in both Muay Thai and international kickboxing.
Superbon Singha Mawynn Honours/Titles Pre-2020
- 2010 PAT Thailand Lightweight (135 lbs) Title
- 2013 Muay Thai Warriors Super Welterweight (154 lbs) Title
- 2013 M-ONE Middleweight (160 lbs)Title
- 2014 WBC Muay Thai Intercontinental Welterweight (147 lbs) Title
- 2016 Kunlun Fight World Max 70kg Tournament
- 2018 Enfusion Live 76 8-Man Tournament
- 2019 La Nuit Des Champions -70 kg Tournament
- 2019 IPCC Kickboxing World -70 kg Tournament
Rise and Reign in ONE Championship (2020-Present)
Superbon signed with ONE Championship in February 2020. He revealed that ONE had contacted him three times before a contract was agreed upon. The initial offers from ONE were not as financially appealing or did not guarantee as many fights as offers from other international promotions, but the third offer was improved.
His debut came against Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong in July 2020 which he won by unanimous decision.
He reached a new milestone in the featherweight kickboxing division at ONE Championship: First Strike in October 2021 where he faced legendary southpaw kickboxer Giorgio Petrosyan. Superbon put on an elite performance, knocking out Petrosyan in the second round with a right high kick, earning him the inaugural ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship and the 2021 ONE Super Series Knockout Of The Year award. Additionally, he was named the 2021 Male ONE Super Series Striker Of The Year.
Superbon attributed the win over Petrosyan to his game plan and extensive study, describing him as “beatable” due to his predictable style which blended Muay Thai basics with boxing. By studying hours of tape, Superbon could anticipate and counter Petrosyan’s movements, learning how to stop his jab and exploit openings when he blocked kicks.
He made his first title defense against Grigorian at ONE: X in March 2022 – four years after his knockout loss to Grigorian in Kunlun Fight. Superbon dominated the fight for all five rounds and won by unanimous decision, successfully retaining the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship.
Superbon’s fight against Chingiz Allazov was postponed several times before it eventually materialised at ONE on Prime Video 6 in January 2023 where Superbon lost his title via second-round knockout.
Superbon later stated that he “lost to himself” during the bout, attributing the defeat largely to fighting in the morning for the first time in his career without adjusting his training, resulting in anxiety and lack of sleep that affected his focus and physical strength.
After losing his title, Superbon faced Tayfun Özcan at ONE Fight Night 11 in June. He won by second-round knockout with a head kick, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Later that year, he was scheduled to challenge Tawanchai P.K. Saenchai for the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship, but the bout was rescheduled several times: initially due to Superbon’s leg injury, then Tawanchai’s viral infection. The fight eventually took place in December 2023 at ONE Friday Fights 46 where Superbon lost by unanimous decision.
Superbon returned to kickboxing and faced Grigorian once again in April 2024, winning the interim ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship by unanimous decision.
He then faced Jo Nattawut at ONE Friday Fights 81 in September, securing an unexpected first-round knockout victory.
Most recently, he faced Tawanchai P.K. Saenchai again for the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship at ONE 170 in January 2025. Superbon stated that he felt fans wanted to see them fight one more time, and that it was the most suitable time for the match as Tawanchai had improved significantly and was in peak condition. In contrast, Superbon was 33 years old and thought that if the fight were delayed by a year or two, he might start to decline while Tawanchai would continue to get better.
Despite many people questioning whether he could beat Tawanchai, Superbon felt that this doubt made it an interesting challenge for him. However, Tawanchai put on a dominant display and proved his championship status was justified with three knockdowns, winning by TKO in the second round.
What’s Next for Superbon Singha Mawynn?
Following his encounter with Chingiz Allazov, a potential rematch continues to fuel discussion. Their feud intensified when Superbon suggested that Allazov was “running away” from the championship as Allazov was stripped of the title in January 2025 due to inactivity, having not fought for 17 months.
Superbon has since won the interim featherweight kickboxing title but does not consider himself the real champion, repeatedly calling for Allazov to return. This led to the recent escalation where Superbon invited Allazov to fight him in the streets of Thailand, even mentioning Pattaya where Allazov had been training. Allazov publicly responded to Superbon’s challenge, mentioning that he “grew up in the streets,” and to “send location.”
In a brief interview with Nick Atkin, Chingiz stated that he would come back to fight if Masaaki Noiri beats Superbon, but he won’t come back if Superbon beats Noiri, reiterating that their bout was an “easy fight” for him.
Despite the heightened tensions and both men being in Bangkok cornering fighters for ONE events in April 2025, they did not physically cross paths. Superbon has expressed openness to fighting in a potential featherweight kickboxing grand prix, plans for which appear to have stalled in Allazov’s absence, despite the tournament being intended to feature both fighters on opposite sides of the bracket.
With Superbon’s legacy as one of kickboxing’s elite already solidified, his pursuit of true championship status and his willingness to engage any challenger ensures that the next chapter of his career remains as compelling and unpredictable as ever.
