| Net Worth: | $6 Million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 40 |
| Born: | May 8, 1982 |
| Country of Origin: | Thailand |
| Source of Wealth: | Muay Thai Fighter, Actor |
| Last Updated: | 2023 |
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Introduction
Buakaw Banchamek is an actor, professional kickboxer, and Muay Thai fighter. He is one of the greatest fighters in all of Thailand and the world.
Banchamek won multiple awards including two-time Omnoi Stadium champion, Lumpinee Stadium Toyota Marathon champion, former #1-ranked fighter in Lumpinee Stadium, Thailand Featherweight champion, and more.
Banchamek is also listed in our list of the world’s richest kickboxers and Thai boxers. As of 2023, Buakaw Banchamek’s net worth is estimated to be around $6 million.
Buakaw Banchamek’s Net Worth, Career, and Success Story (2023 Update)
Early Life & Biography
Buakaw Banchamek (birth name Sombat Banchamek) was born on May 8, 1982, in Surin, Thailand. At 15 years old he started training in Pramuk Gym. His first belt was The Omnoi Stadium featherweight, the Omnoi Stadium title belt, and other belts.
In 2002, he won the Toyota Marathon 140 lb. tournament at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, against Satoshi Kobayashi of Japan in the finals.
Career
In 2004, Buakaw Banchamek became the K-1 MAX World champion beating John Wayne Parr, Takayuki Kohiruimaki, and previous champion Masato in the finals.
In 2010, He became Shoot Boxing S-Cup World champion after defeating Imada via TKO in the second round. In the same year, Buakaw co-starred in the martial arts movie “Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya” based on the life of Yamada Nagamasa, a Japanese adventurer.
Banchamek has won many titles including 2014 K-1 World MAX Championship Tournament Runner Up, 2006 K-1 World MAX Champion, 2005 K-1 World MAX Runner Up,2003 KOMA GP Lightweight Champion, 2001 Omnoi Stadium Featherweight Champion, 2002 Omnoi Stadium Lightweight Champion, and many others.
He fought against well-known fighters such as Azize Hlali, Jonay Risco, Artem Pashporin, Mickael Piscitello, and many others.
Banchamek is also a soccer player, he plays with The BEC Tero Sasana F.C. who plays in the Thai Premier League.
As of 2023, Buakaw Banchamek’s net worth is estimated to be around $6 million.
Summary
Buakaw Banchamek is a professional kickboxer and Muay Thai fighter. He is one of the greatest fighters in all of Thailand and the world. As of 2023, Buakaw Banchamek’s net worth is estimated to be around $6 million.
Net worth of $6-million, he’s being ripped off by his promoters. American fighters earn more than that for one bout. If he isn’t smart about managing his money, he will be pennyless and left out in the cold