Samart Payakaroon

Biography

Samart Payakaroon, born December 5, 1962, in Chacherngsao, Thailand, began Muay Thai training at 10 years old under the guidance of Yodtong Senanan. He went on to become a four-division Lumpinee Stadium champion and WBC World Super Bantamweight Champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time. Payakaroon's storied career also includes notable roles in films like "The Legend of Suriyothai" and "Fureur".