Introduction
Who are the richest Muay Thai fighters in the world?
Muay Thai sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, is one of the most brutal and popular combat sports in the world. People from all around the world practice it. Beginner fighters make up to $300 a fight, the top fighters make up to $4000 for a single fight.
Muay Thai fighters are not making much as boxers but the top-level ones make a lot of money. In this article, we’ve put together a list of The Top 5 Richest Muay Thai Fighters in the World for 2022. Some of them you’ve probably known or heard about.
The Top 10 Richest Muay Thai Fighters in the World for 2022
10. Chamuakpetch Hapalang “Computer Knee Striker”
Net Worth: $300 Thousand
Chamuakpetch Hapalang “Computer Knee Striker” is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is a champion of the Lumpinee Stadium. He won championships in five different weight classes. Hapalang took his nickname “Computer Knee Striker” because of his powerful and precise knee strikes.
9. Thongchai Tor Silachai
Net Worth: $300 Thousand
Thongchai Tor.Silachai is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter. Thongchai is a former four-time Lumpinee Stadium champion and is the only Muay Thai fighter to have ever knocked out Muay Thai legend Suphachai Saenpong “Saenchai”.
8. Somrak Kamsing
Net Worth: $400 Thousand
Somluck Kamsing also known as “Somrak Kamsing” is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter. He won the Olympic gold medal in the men’s Featherweight category and placed second at the 1st AIBA Asian 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Guangzhou, China.
7. Samart Payakaroon
Net Worth: $400 Thousand
Samart Payakaroon is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is considered to be the greatest Muay Thai fighter of all time. He has been called the Sugar Ray Robinson of Muay Thai. Samart is a multiple-time Lumpinee stadium champion, as well as a WBC world champion in boxing.
6. Yodsanklai Fairtex “The Hero”
Net Worth: $500 Thousand
Yodsanklai Fairtex “The Hero” is a retired Muay Thai fighter from Thailand. He trains out of Fairtex Gym in Pattaya. Yodsanklai is a two-time Lumpinee Stadium champion and WBC Muay Thai World Super welterweight champion.
5. Sagat Petchyindee
Net Worth: $500 Thousand
Sagat Petchyindee is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter, who is considered one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time. He was a 3-time Lumpinee Champion, 3-time Rajadammern Champion, and Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion.
4. Petchboonchu FA Group
Net Worth: $700 Thousand
Petchboonchu FA Group is a Thai Muay Thai fighter. He had won a combined 13 Stadium and Thailand titles, making him one of the most decorated Muay Thai fighters ever. Today Petchboonchu works as a trainer in Evolve MMA in Singapore.
3. Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn “The Emperor”
Net Worth: $800 Thousand
Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtor “The Emperor” is a retired Muay Thai fighter from Thailand. He holds one of the highest winning percentages in Muay Thai. He fought 300 fights and won 285. Namsaknoi was considered the best lightweight fighter in the world.
2. Suphachai Saenpong “Saenchai”
Net Worth: $5 Million
Suphachai Saenpong also known as Saenchai is a Thai Muay Thai fighter, he won the Lumpinee Stadium title, the most prestigious title in Muay Thai. Saenchai is one of the best fighters of all time. Saenchai fought 88 times in 15 countries and is perhaps the most active international fighter.
1. Buakaw Banchamek
Net Worth: $6 Million
Buakaw Banchamek is a Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is a former two-time Omnoi Stadium champion, Lumpinee Stadium Toyota Marathon champion, number 1 fighter in Lumpinee Stadium, Thailand Featherweight champion, and more. Banchamek fights in the Featherweight category and he is considered one of the best Muay Thai ever.
FAQ
How Is the Richest Muay Thai Fighter in the World?
Buakaw Banchame is the richest muay thai fighter that made all of his money fighting.
Summary
- Buakaw Banchamek
- Suphachai Saenpong “Saenchai”
- Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn “The Emperor”
- Petchboonchu FA Group
- Sagat Petchyindee
- Yodsanklai Fairtex “The Hero”
- Samart Payakaroon
- Somrak Kamsing
- Thongchai Tor Silachai
- Chamuakpetch Hapalang “Computer Knee Striker”
These blokes should be far richer, their skill level and aggression is sensational. I love J Hegarty he fits into the mould of the great Muay Tai fighters and is a white guy. His net worth is crap considering boxers with half his skill get double triple his purses.”life is not always fair.”