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Buakaw Banchamek Biography
Buakaw Banchamek is one of the most popular and richest Kickboxer who was born on May 8, 1982 in Thailand. He was a Muay Thai kickboxing champ in the welterweight and featherweight categories. He also won the Thailand Featherweight and Omnoi Stadium events.
Both he and New Zealander He and New Zealander Ray Sefo are both multi-time Muay Thai World Champions. have been multi-time Muay Thai World Champions.
Buakaw has collected several belts to his name fighting in Bangkok. The Omnoi Stadium featherweight title was his first belt. After that, he would go on to take the featherweight champion of Thailand title. Buakaw then proceeded to win another Omnoi Stadium title belt, this time in the lightweight division. In December 2002, Buakaw won the Toyota Marathon 140 lb. tournament at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, beating the highly regarded Satoshi Kobayashi of Japan in the finals.
In July 2004, Buakaw became the K-1 MAX World champion beating John Wayne Parr, Takayuki Kohiruimaki and previous champion Masato in the finals. In 2005, he nearly repeated his run for tournament champion but lost the extra round in a controversial decision to Dutch shoot-boxer Andy Souwer in the finals. In the 2006 K-1 MAX World Grand Prix, Buakaw again faced Andy Souwer in the finals but this time defeated Souwer by TKO with a flurry of punches; thereby winning his second K-1 World MAX title and becoming the first man to win such title twice.
Sombat Banchamek was born in Thailand. He spent his childhood in Samrong Thap in Bansongnong County and Samrong Thap in Surin Province. Later, he lived in Bangkok and trained in Chachoengsao.
| Name | Buakaw Banchamek |
| First Name | Buakaw |
| Last Name | Banchamek |
| Occupation | Kickboxer |
| Birthday | May 8 |
| Birth Year | 1982 |
| Place of Birth | |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | Thailand |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Although Buakaw was a semi-finalist of the K-1 World MAX 2009 Final Buakaw did not compete in the K-1 World MAX 2010 in Seoul World Championship Tournament Final 16 because he was displeased with the K-1 official’s biased decision. Instead he entered the Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2010 along with the former three time tournament champion Andy Souwer. However Toby Imada defeated Souwer in the semi finals to face Buakaw in the final. Buakaw defeated Imada via TKO in the second round to become the new 2010 Shoot Boxing S-Cup World champion.
Buakaw Banchamek Net Worth
Buakaw Banchamek is one of the richest Kickboxer from Thailand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Buakaw Banchamek's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
At eight years old, he began kickboxing and continued to train at the Por. Pramuk Gym.
He was also a kickboxer and played for Thailand’s RBAC Football Club.
Sombat Banchamek (Thai: สมบัติ บัญชาเมฆ , born May 8, 1982) a.k.a Buakaw Banchamek (Thai: บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ , Buakaw meaning “white lotus”) is a Thai middleweight Muay Thai kickboxer of Kuy descent, who formerly fought out of Por. Pramuk Gym, in Bangkok, Thailand, under the ring name Buakaw Por. Pramuk (Thai: บัวขาว ป.ประมุข ).
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Kickboxer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 2010, Buakaw co-starred in the martial arts movie Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya based on the life of Yamada Nagamasa, a Japanese adventurer who gained considerable influence in Thailand at the beginning of the 17th century and became the governor of the Nakhon Si Thammarat province in southern Thailand.
Additonally, he has also embarked on an acting career, starring in 2010’s Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya and 2017’s Thong Dee Fun Khao.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Buakaw Banchamek height 5 ft 9 in Buakaw weight 72 kg & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Buakaw lost to Masato by unanimous decision at the K-1 World MAX 2007 quarterfinals. Despite Buakaw being able to land vicious leg kicks throughout the match, Masato scored a knockdown in the first round and continued to land numerous punch combinations throughout the fight which earned him a unanimous decision victory.
Buakaw beat Mauro Serra via TKO in the quarter-finals of the 2012 Thai Fight 70 kg Tournament at Thai Fight 2012: King of Muay Thai in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 23, 2012. He then defeated Tomoyuki Nishikawa by unanimous decision in the tournament semi-finals in Nakhon Ratchasima on November 25, 2012. He fought Vitaly Gurkov in the final on December 16, 2012, and won the Thai Fight tournament via decision.
Who is Buakaw Banchamek Dating?
According to our records, Buakaw Banchamek is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Buakaw Banchamek’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Buakaw Banchamek. You may help us to build the dating records for Buakaw Banchamek!In 2011, Buakaw had seven fights; four of which ended by way of stoppage. In the semi-finals of the 2011 Thai Fight 70 kg Tournament, he won by KO in the 3rd round via elbow against Mickael Piscitello. In December 18, 2011, he fought Frank Giorgi for the 2011 Thai Fight 70 kg Tournament Title and won by unanimous decision.
Facts & Trivia
Buakaw Ranked on the list of most popular Kickboxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Thailand. Buakaw Banchamek celebrates birthday on May 8 of every year.
Buakaw’s first fight after leaving Por Pramuk Gym was a success. He knocked out Rustem Zaripov at 2:45 of the 2nd round with accurate punches. On May 31, 2012, Buakaw told the press that he wanted to end the dispute between him and Por. Pramuk Gym. For a time, Buakaw was seen in jiujitsu, judo, and wrestling classes. An MMA career would have allowed Buakaw to fight without breaching his contract with the Por. Pramuk boxing camp. Nevertheless, Buakaw returned to the ring on August 17, 2012, when he defeated Abdoul Toure by way of TKO in round 2.
Who is the greatest Muay Thai fighter?
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 1980 to 1981, as well as a WBC world champion in boxing at the Super bantamweight class in 1986.
Is Buakaw Banchamek retired?
The former K-1 MAX champion Buakaw Banchamek – formerly known as Buakaw Por. Pramuk – has announced his retirement.
What is Buakaw doing now?
Buakaw is currently practising while he is a member of the board of directors of the KickBoxing Association.
Who is the God of Muay Thai?
| Native name | บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ |
| Other names | Buakaw (บัวขาว) 播求·班柴明 The White Lotus Black Gold |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 81⁄2 in) |
Who is the goat of Muay Thai?
Samart Payakaroon Samart is often cited as the best Muay Thai fighter of all time, the GOAT in Muay Thai. He was both the Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali of Muay Thai.
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