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Jomhod
Jomhod "King of the Ring" Kiatadisak (born 5 July 1970) is a professional Muay Thai fighter from Phang Nga province in the South of Thailand. He started learning muay Thai at the age of 7 and won his first fight when he was 11 years old. In 1986, Jomhod won the Southern Thailand Championship in 59.6 kg weight category and the same year, at the age of 16, he moved to Bangkok and began his proper fighting career. Jomhod fought in Lumpinee stadium for the first time in 1989. At the age of 18 he won the Lumpinee Lightweight Title, he never lost the belt but vacated it to move up in weight. In 1994 he won the Rachadamernn Championship in the same weight class, followed by the super lightweight title the next year and at one stage simultaneously held titles in both Lumpinee Stadium and Rajadamnern Stadium. In 1995 Jomhod moved to Finland after a request to come fight and coach there. He lived in Finland for 11 years winning numerous titles in muay Thai and kickboxing. In 2006 he m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyrus Washington
Cyrus Washington born 28 October 1983) is an American kickboxer, Taekwondo, Muay Thai and Lethwei fighter. He is former WKA, WMF, WKBF and PK-1 Muay Thai World Champion, as well as former WBC Muaythai USA Champion, WMC and Lumpinee Stadium Title contender. In 2012, he competed in the Emmy nominated Thailand VS Challenger TV Series. Washington received worldwide attention for being one of the first successful foreigners to compete in Lethwei in Myanmar. Early life Washington started training Japanese Kendo at a young age and boxed as an amateur. At 10 years old, he got enrolled in Taekwondo, under WTF Taekwondo, and trained consistently until becoming an elite competitor in the state in Michigan. Washington is now a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo. In 7th grade, when his teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. Washington replied: “A kickboxer”. Career Muaythai On February 22, 2010, Washington scored a 1st-round knockout against rising Muaythai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somluck Kamsing
Somluck Kamsing (name used in the 1996 Summer Olympics) or Somrak Kamsing ( th, สมรักษ์ คำสิงห์; ; born January 16, 1973) is a Thai kickboxer and Olympic gold medal-winning amateur boxer. During the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, Kamsing lit the torch during the Games' opening ceremony. Kamsing was born in Khon Kaen. His older brother Somrot Kamsing also competed at the highest level as an amateur boxer. Amateur boxing career Somrak started to compete in amateur boxing in parallel as his muay thai career, he earned a bronze medal at the 1989 King's Cup and a gold medal in the 1995 edition. At the 1996 Summer Olympics he won a gold medal in the men's Featherweight category, beating Ramaz Paliani and Serafim Todorov among others, becoming the first Thai athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics. He also competed at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics without winning any medals. Kamsing placed second at the 1st AIBA Asian 2004 Olympic Qualify ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soren Monkongtong
Soren Monkongtong (born 31 May 1980) is an Australian middleweight kickboxer. In 2007 he took part of the reality based television series ''The Contender Asia''. Biography and career Soren Monkongtong started training in muay thai at the age of 13 and had his first fight at 15. He is now one of the most active professional Muay Thai fighters in the world. At the moment Soren is training at Eminent Air Gym in Bangkok. Some of the fighters he has fought are John Wayne Parr, Jomhod, Bruce Macfie, Naruepol Fairtex and Warren Elson. Soren has fought for the WMPF super-welterweight world title, however lost to the Thai fighter on the judges' scorecard. he is now retired and trains people at nuggets gym in Australia Brisbane. ''The Contender Asia'' In 2007 Soren Monkongtong was featured in ''The Contender Asia'' reality show. Soren was on the Tiger Kings. He fought Alain Sylvestre whom he beat and lost to Dzhabar Askerov after being knocked out by a vicious overhand right. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Hippolyte
Ivan "The Hydro" Hippolyte (born 7 October 1964) is a Surinamese-Dutch former kickboxer World champion. He is currently the chairman and coach at the Vos Gym in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He is a former sparring partner and teammate of four time K-1 World champion Ernesto Hoost as well as veteran mixed martial artist Gilbert Yvel. He has also been a trainer for K-1 World Champion Remy Bonjasky and Mirko Filipović. Titles * 1995 K-3 Grand Prix '95 Champion * 1995 W.M.T.C. Middleweight World Champion at Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand * 1994 K-3 Dutch Edition Tournament Champion -76.2 kg * M.T.B.N. World Champion * W.M.T.A. World Champion -72 kg * 1988 W.K.A. Welterweight World Champion * 4 times E.M.T.A. European Muay Thai Champion * 1986 European Champion Savate Fight record , - , - bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 2000-10-22 , , Win , , align=left, Rayen Simson , , It's Showtime - Exclusive , , Haarlem, Netherlands , , TKO (Leg Injury) , , 4 , , 1:00 , - , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramon Dekkers
Ramon Dekkers (4 September 1969 – 27 February 2013) was a Dutch kickboxer and an eight-time Muay Thai world champion. Dekkers was a favourite with fight fans due to his fast-paced, aggressive fighting style. Dekkers was also renowned for his willingness to go abroad to fight the Thai champions in their own country. Biography Early years Dekkers was born on 4 September 1969 in Breda, Netherlands. He began learning martial arts at age 12, studying judo for half a year. He then switched to boxing. After a couple of years Dekkers started practicing Muay Thai under Cor Hemmers. After finishing his baker education Dekkers joined Maeng Ho Breda Gym. During Dekkers' early days of training his mother was at the gym every day and eventually she and Hemmers fell in love and got married. In the beginning of his career Dekkers' manager was Clovis Depretz, the manager of legendary Rob Kaman. This was the reason why Kaman was at ringside during many of Dekkers' matches, including his fare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dzhabar Askerov
Dzhabar Askerov ( lez, Аскеров Жаббар Мегьамедан хва) (russian: Джабар Аскеров; born January 24, 1986) is a Russian Welterweight kickboxer fighting out of Melbourne, Australia and representing Russia. He is the World Muay Thai Council's Muay Thai Welterweight European Champion and K-1 MAX Scandinavia 2008 Tournament Finalist. Background Askerov was born in Kurah, Dagestan in an ethnic Lezgin family. When he was six years old, he went to school in Magaramkent and his father took him to a judo gym where he trained for two years. When Askerov was nine years old, his family moved to Derbent. It was his father again who took Askerov to a Muay Thai gym where he fell in love with the sport. Career Early career Dzhabar had his first professional fight when he was 18, a four-man tournament which he won. A few years later, Askerov moved to Thailand to train with the best at the birthplace of his beloved sport, settling at Rompo Gym in Bangkok. In N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakmongkol Sithchuchok
Sakmongkol Sithchuchok ( th, ศักดิ์มงคล ศิษย์ชูโชค; born 6 July 1973) is a Thai super middleweight Muay Thai-kickboxer. Sakmongkol is considered one of the most legendary Muay Thai fighters of all time, defeating other Muay Thai greats as Ramon Dekkers, Dany Bill, Perry Ubeda, John Wayne Parr, Jongsanan Fairtex. His record stands at 231 wins, 4 draws, and 20 losses. He is a 5 time WMC World Champion and a 3 time Lumpinee Stadium Champion. Biography and career Sakmongkol was a champion in the 1990s, considered to be the Muay Thai "Golden Era". He is known for his devastating left kicks and tough body that could take a lot of punishment while still able to continue to push the fight forward. He started training at 6 years old, and had his first fight when he was 8. He made it to Lumpinee Stadium at the age of 12. At age 18 he fought and defeated the Dutch legend, Rammon Dekkers. His most famous battles, a total of 7 fights, were against J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umar Semata
Umar Semata (born 20 May 1987) is a Ugandan middleweight and super middleweight Muay Thai fighter and the former World Boxing Council Muay Thai Interim Super Middleweight Champion, a title he has held since 14 June 2013. Biography Early career After winning numerous events in boxing, he was spotted by Shala Golola who immediately recognized his talents and convinced him to swap to Muay Thai. Semata was selected at the age of 18 to represent the Ugandan national Muay Thai team to compete in Thailand. Muay Thai In an event organized by the World Professional Muaythai Federation Semata lost by point to Saenchai on 20 July 2012 in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand. East African Muay Thai International Champion On 14 June 2013, Semata faced Australian fighter Rhys Karakyriacos and won on points the World Boxing Council Muay Thai Interim Super Middleweight Champion. The fight took place in Semata's hometown of Kampala, Uganda. Lethwei In 2017, Semata agreed to terms with the W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern Stadium, Lumpinee is run by the Royal Thai Army. It has become the symbol of modern Muay Thai. Only Rajadamnern Stadium rivals the prestige of holding the title of "Muay Thai Champion of Lumpinee". The ranking system and championship titles are held from mini flyweight (105 lb) up to super welterweight (154 lb). Muay Thai bouts are held on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The fights usually start around 18:00. The final event at its original site on Rama IV Road near Lumphini Park was held on 8 February 2014. The stadium then moved to its new home on Ram Intra Road which can hold up to 5,000 spectators. The new stadium held the first fight on 11 February 2014 and was officially opened on 28 February 2014. History Gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ole Laursen
Ole 'Iron Fist' Laursen (born August 21, 1977) is a Filipino-born Danish Welterweight Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist, he competed in K-1 and in ONE Championship. Early life Laursen was born in Manila, Philippines to Danish father and a Spanish-Filipino mother and moved to Denmark with his family when he was two years old. Laursen got involved with martial arts through his older brother Christian, and was 15 when he began training in Muay Thai. Laursen currently lives in Ubon Ratchatani, Thailand and fights out of his own Legacy Gym. Laursen trained with Peter J McCarthy, the subject, director and producer of the documentary, Fight of Flight which won "Best Foreign Documentary" at the Long Island Film Festival, New York as well as three other "Best Documentary" awards at festivals in Hamburg, Toronto and California. Laursen assisted the production team in Ubon Ratchatani. Kickboxing / K-1 / Muay Thai career As an amateur Laursen had six fights before turning p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buakaw Por
Sombat Banchamek ( th, สมบัติ บัญชาเมฆ, born May 8, 1982) a.k.a. Buakaw Banchamek ( th, บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ, links=no, Buakaw meaning "white lotus") is a martial artist from Thailand of ethnic Kuy descent, who formerly fought out of Por. Pramuk Gym, in Bangkok, Thailand, under the ring name Buakaw Por. Pramuk ( th, บัวขาว ป.ประมุข). He competes in the sports of Muay Thai, kickboxing He is a former two-time Omnoi Stadium champion, Lumpinee Stadium Toyota Marathon champion, former #1-ranked fighter in Lumpinee Stadium, Thailand Featherweight champion, two-time K-1 World MAX champion and 2011 & 2012 Thai Fight tournament champion. Buakaw also briefly played professional football as a forward in the Regional League Division 2 for RBAC F.C. Additionally, he has also embarked on an acting career, starring in 2010's Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya and 2017's Thong Dee Fun Khao after University gradua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kata Beach
Hat Kata ( th, หาดกะตะ, ) is a beach on the west coast of the island of Phuket. Geography Hat Kata is about 17 kilometers from Phuket Town. It faces the Andaman Sea. There are two adjacent beaches called Kata Yai and Kata Noi. Transportation Airport Hat Kata is about 47 kilometers from Phuket International Airport. Phuket Town Hat Kata is about a half-hour by car and an hour by local bus served at Downtown Market station. Patong Beach Hat Kata is about 10 kilometers from Patong Beach by crossing the Karon hill and passing Karon Beach. Events The week-long Phuket King's Cup Regatta is one of Asia's biggest and most popular regattas. See also * Phuket Province Phuket (; th, ภูเก็ต, , ms, Bukit or ''Tongkah''; Hokkien:普吉; ) is one of the southern provinces (''changwat'') of Thailand. It consists of the island of Phuket, the country's largest island, and another 32 smaller islands of ... References External links {{coord missin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
