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. 1
   Samart Payakaroon

   Widely regarded as the greatest Muay Thai fighter ever, a four-division Lumpinee champion of the 1980s.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Chamuakpet Hapalang

   A feared knee and clinch specialist who was a top 1980s stadium champion.
   529pts
3. 3
   Sagat Petchyindee

   A devastating 1980s knockout artist whose name inspired the Street Fighter character.
   529pts
4. 4
   Panomtuanlek Hapalang

   A standout 1980s stadium champion and rival to the era's biggest names.
   503pts

   BE

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