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Top 4 Muay Thai Fighters of the 1980s

by YPB Team3 votes

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 — ranked #11
    Samart Payakaroon
    Widely regarded as the greatest Muay Thai fighter ever, a four-division Lumpinee champion of the 1980s.
    1000pts
  2. Chamuakpet Hapalang — ranked #22
    Chamuakpet Hapalang
    A feared knee and clinch specialist who was a top 1980s stadium champion.
    529pts
  3. Sagat Petchyindee — ranked #33
    Sagat Petchyindee
    A devastating 1980s knockout artist whose name inspired the Street Fighter character.
    529pts
  4. Panomtuanlek Hapalang — ranked #44
    Panomtuanlek Hapalang
    A standout 1980s stadium champion and rival to the era's biggest names.
    503pts

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