Top 4 Muay Thai Fighters of the 1980s

A golden age of the art of eight limbs, when towering knee-strikers, slick technicians, and ferocious punchers ruled the Bangkok stadiums. Who was the greatest?

1

Samart Payakaroon

Widely regarded as the greatest Muay Thai fighter ever, a four-division Lumpinee champion of the 1980s.

1000pts

2

Chamuakpet Hapalang

A feared knee and clinch specialist who was a top 1980s stadium champion.

533pts

3

Panomtuanlek Hapalang

A standout 1980s stadium champion and rival to the era's biggest names.

533pts

4

Sagat Petchyindee

A devastating 1980s knockout artist whose name inspired the Street Fighter character.

533pts