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| Buakaw Banchamek | |
|---|---|
 Banchamek in 2015 | |
| Born | Sombat Banchamek May 8, 1982 Ban Song Nong County, Samrong Thap, Surin, Thailand |
| Native name | บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ |
| Other names | Buakaw (บัวขาว) The White Lotus Black Gold |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)[1] |
| Weight | 71.5 kg (158 lb; 11.26 st) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight Welterweight Middleweight |
| Style | Muay Thai, Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of | Surin, Thailand |
| Team | Por. Pramuk Gym (1997–2012) Banchamek Gym (2012–present) |
| Trainer | Lt. Teerawat Yioyim |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} Captain, Royal Thai Army |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 284 |
| Wins | 243 |
| By knockout | 74 |
| Losses | 25 |
| Draws | 14 |
| No contests | 2 |
| Other information | |
| University | Bachelor of Business Administration, Assumption University of Thailand <Current Studies> |
| Notable students | Superbon Banchamek |
| Website | www |
Last updated on: June 16, 2017 | |
Sombat Banchamek (Thai: สมบัติ บัญชาเมฆ, born May 8, 1982), also known by his ring name Buakaw Banchamek (Thai: บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ, Buakaw meaning "white lotus") is a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. Known for his fierce fighting style, he is regarded as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time.[2][3]
His time at Por Pramuk gym, which started in 1997, saw him collect several belts and championships. He won the featherweight title at Omnoi Stadium, and would later take the lightweight belt at Omnoi. In late 2002, he won the highly-regarded Toyota Marathon at 140lbs which was held at Lumpini Stadium. He entered the Japanese fighting promotion K-1 Max in 2004. Banchamek won the tournament in 2004 defeating John Wayne Parr and Masato Kobayashi. In 2006, he gained the K-1 Max belt for a second time. The marketing of K-1 and its promotion on the international stage saw Banchamek become a household name in his home country and abroad. After his time with K-1, Banchamek became the Shoot Boxing S-Cup Champion in 2010. He also participated in Max Muay Thai fights and in 2012 and 2011 was the Thai Fight Tournament Champion.
Apart from his competitive career, Banchamek has also been an ambassador for Muay Thai, actively promoting the sport and helping it gain recognition on the global stage. In 2023, he led the largest Wai Kru performance, setting a Guiness World Record.[4] He has also embarked on an acting career, starring in the Thai action films Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya (2010) and Thong Dee Fun Khao (2017).
- ^ "Buakaw Banchamek: 'The White Lotus' Muay Thai Legend - Muay Thai". 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Muay Thai legends Buakaw and Saenchai scheduled to meet in bare-knuckle 'special rules' fight at BKFC event in March". 26 October 2022.
- ^ "12 Best Kunb Khmer Fighters of All Time [UPDATED]". 21 January 2022.
- ^ https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1133438/muaythai-world-record