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Khaokor Galaxy<\/strong> (left) WBA bantamweight champion 1988 & 1989
Khaosai Galaxy<\/strong> (right) WBA super-flyweight champion (19 defences\/16 KOs)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Muay Thai Champions > Boxing Champions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Many Muay Thai champions also transitioned successfully to Western Boxing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Samart Payakaroon (Muay Femur), a four-weight Lumpinee Stadium<\/a> champion, won the WBC Super Bantamweight title in 1986. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Samson Issan (Muay Bouk<\/a>\/Muay Khao), a champion in both Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums, won the WBA Super Flyweight title in 1994 and made 38 consecutive defences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Veeraphol Sahaprom (Muay Femur), a three-weight Rajadamnern<\/a> champion, won the WBC Bantamweight title in 1998 and defended it 14 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These champions are just a few examples of Thailand’s boxing legacy, with many more deserving recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anatomy of the Best Muay Mat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To excel as a Muay Mat, fighters must master the art of boxing, encompassing offensive strikes and defensive techniques. This proficiency is essential for navigating the close combat encounters inherent in Muay Thai bouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond technical skill, the best Muay Mat fighters possess the courage and readiness to step into their opponent’s range, engaging in combat when necessary. They must strike a delicate balance between aggression and control, seamlessly transitioning between attack and defence to maintain dominance in the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lakhin Wassandasit vs Singnoi Sor Prasartpon | January 23rd, 1992 – Rajadamnern Stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Adaptability and strategic acumen are also critical attributes. The best Muay Mat fighters possess the ability to assess their opponents, identify weaknesses, and adjust their tactics accordingly. This versatility allows them to exploit openings and capitalise on opportunities as they arise throughout the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBEST MUAY MAT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
~ 1990s ~<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This list is just a glimpse into the era’s talent pool. These selections represent a subset of the best Muay Mat fighters who achieved notable title success and were popular with the crowd in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\u0e2b\u0e22\u0e01\u0e44\u0e17\u0e22 \u0e28\u0e34\u0e29\u0e22\u0e4c \u0e2d. Yokthai Sit Or<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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1994 Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs Champion
1995 PABA Flyweight Champion (three defences)
1996 WBA World Super Flyweight Champion (four defences)
~ Best Muay Mat 1990s ~<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYokthai was a formidable puncher in the early 1990s, earning the nickname ‘Fist of the Hell Cyclone’ from Thai spectators due to his freakishly powerful punches. In particular, Yokthai’s uppercuts were lethal, proving to be the undoing of Lamnammoon Sor Sumalee in their 1994 bout at Lumpinee Stadium<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Samson Issan (Muay Bouk<\/a>\/Muay Khao), a champion in both Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums, won the WBA Super Flyweight title in 1994 and made 38 consecutive defences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n