Phraya Phichai is a Muay Thai legend. This Thai figure was a warrior of the Siam army who battled against the Burmese using Muay Boran. This figure has statues dedicated to his story in his honor. Phraya Phichai In the turbulent era of the 1700s, when Siam (Thailand) and Burma were constantly at war, a…
Who are the top 10 best Muay Farang ever? A select few Farang (non-Thai fighters) have risen to legendary status. These individuals left a mark in the history of Muay Thai. These fighters fully embraced the ‘Art of Eight Limbs.’ From France to Australia, Japan to England, and beyond. These figures fought against the odds…
The Muay Thai striker Anuwat Kaewsamrit is one of the most decorated champions in the sport’s modern era. The Muay Mat fighter is known by the name “The Iron Hands of Siam” due to the incredible power in his hands. Since making his professional debut in the 1990’s, he earned several Muay Thai titles Rajadamnern…
Apidej Sit-Hirun has earned many names throughout his storied Muay Thai career: “The Golden Leg,” “The Man of Seven Titles,” and “Muay Thai Fighter of the Century.” Despite so many awards, titles, and nicknames, he is still best known for one thing: his dangerous kicks. The Nak Muay Apidej Sit-Hirun had an incredible career through…
King Sanphet VIII was known as Phra Chao Sua, The Tiger King (พระเจ้าเสือ), is a Thai figure who is shrouded in legend and mystery. Born in 1661 in the province of Phichit in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, he started ruling in 1703 until 1709 and had a pretty short but eventful reign of six years. Phra Chao Sua…
Klaew Thanikul (แคล้ว ธนิกุล) lived an exciting life of blood sport, gambling, hitmen, and much more. This underworld boss earned such esteem that he garnered the alias Chao pho Nakhon Ban, which means “godfather of the metropolitan,” signifying his sharp rise to prominence. His early experiences of loss and survival in a severe environment played…
The Golden Era of Muay Thai saw the best Muay Thai fighters compete. This time period stretching primarily through the 1980s and 1990s. It is hailed as the pinnacle of the sport. It was a time when legendary fighters fought in the iconic rings of Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums, showcasing a blend of power and…
Australia’s “The Gunslinger” John Wayne Parr has achieved legendary status through his iconic grit and determination. The Muay Thai striker put the legacy of a nation on his back and became an inspiration for his countrymen. “The Gunslinger” has earned the highest highs and lowest lows in the ‘Art of Eight Limbs.’ Along the way,…
You’ve likely heard the name Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn, and now wonder who is Dieselnoi. Few names resonate as powerfully as that of Dieselnoi. Born Charin Sorndee to a charcoal-selling family, he would rise to the greatest level of Muay Thai. Towering over his contemporaries, he emerged as a force of nature during the sport’s Golden…
Jean-Charles Skarbowsky has carved out a name for himself as a living legend in the world of Muay Thai. Emerging from France, a country not traditionally associated with the Art of Eight Limbs, Skarbowsky has defied geographical and cultural barriers to attain multiple Muay Thai championships. What made Jean-Charles Skarbowsky stand out was his aggressive…
