Samart Payakaroon: legend of muay thai

It was during the heyday of Muay Thai that he managed to establish himself as one of the best of all time. This period begins in the 1980s and lasts until the mid-1990s. It was during the heyday of Muay Thai that the best fighters of all time were formed and epic battles took place.

In a context of competition and at a time when the best fighters faced each other, Samart managed to dominate the rings

Who is SAMART PAYAKAROON?

Considered one of the greatest fighters in Muay Thai , he has won the Lumpinee Muay Thai Championship four times. He won his first belt at age 17 in 1980.

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He was born in 1962 in the province of Chachoengsao in south-central Thailand, east of Bangkok.

However, smaller Samart was considered a child who did not necessarily have natural gifts for Muay Thai. This is due to his lack of cardio, linked to his lung problems.

Samart lacked the natural physical gifts of other fighters. Young, he showed no natural athletic ability or power. His cardio was also suspect as he was said to have small lungs.

He made up for his shortcomings with his incredible reflexes and his instinct as a warrior. Today he is quite simply one of the best fighter in Muay Thai.

Samart Payakaroon's technique

Samart's look and timing was impeccable . It was as if he had a sixth sense capable of predicting his opponent's movements.

His real name Samart Tiptamai , he perfectly mastered the leg techniques and in particular the front kick. His footwork made it impossible to catch.

He also carried over the title of WBC Boxing Wave WBC Boxing Champion in Super Bantamweight.

From his real name, Samart Tiptamai , he was born on December 5, 1962 in Chachoengsao, Thailand. He started his career at the age of 11, with the nickname "Samart Lookklongkate". Subsequently, it was given the name "Baby Face Tiger".

Samart has won the trophy for "best boxer of the year" three times: in 1981, 1983 and 1988.

Extremely versatile and blessed with incredible technique, he was able to adapt to all types of opponents. Samart has an incredible IQ in the ring.

Samarth, the best of all time?

Samart Payakaroon is a true legend of Muay Thai . He is the Mike Tyson of Muay Thai and for many followers he is the G.O.A.T.

Many legends were formed but Samart was a different fighter from the rest. He had incredible technique combined with extraordinary combat intelligence. Samart was a technically very complete fighter, whether it was his legs or his fists. In a combat sport like Muay Thai where you have to know how to master many techniques, he has managed to reach an unparalleled technical level and in addition to that, he has developed an extraordinary combat IQ.

His stats are proof of his legend.

He ended his Muay Thai career with an overall record of 150 fights, winning 129 (30 KOs), losing 19, with 2 draws.

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