Fighters · facts read 2 Nov 2026
Buakaw Banchamek: profile, gym and titles
Buakaw Banchamek is a Thai Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer from Surin who won the K-1 World MAX title in 2004 and 2006 and now trains at Banchamek Gym.
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The facts, with sources
| Fact | Source | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Buakaw Banchamek was born Sombat Banchamek in Surin, Thailand, and is Thai. | Wikipedia | 2 Nov 2026 |
| He previously fought as Buakaw Por.Pramuk and is also known as "The White Lotus". | Wikipedia | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Wikipedia lists his gym as Banchamek Gym (2012 to present), after Por. Pramuk Gym (1997 to 2012). | Wikipedia | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Wikipedia lists him as the 2004 and 2006 K-1 World MAX Champion. | Wikipedia | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Wikipedia lists Omnoi Stadium titles at featherweight (2001) and lightweight (2003), and several WMC Muay Thai world titles. | Wikipedia | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Wikipedia says he won the 2002 Toyota Marathon at 140 lbs at Lumpinee Stadium, was named chairman of Rajadamnern Stadium's development board in 2022, and lists a 2026 Rajadamnern Stadium Hall of Fame honour. | Wikipedia | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Promotions listed on Wikipedia include K-1, Thai Fight, Kunlun Fight, Enfusion, Rizin, BKFC and Rajadamnern World Series. | Wikipedia | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Record as listed on Wikipedia: "246 wins (74 (T)KOs), 25 losses, 14 draws, 2 no contests". | Wikipedia | 2 Nov 2026 |
Where the sources disagree
- No ONE Championship athlete page exists (onefc.com/athletes/buakaw/ returned 404); all facts are from Wikipedia only. Wikipedia infobox says the record was last updated June 2017 but the table lists later bouts, so the record line may be out of date.
Where they train
Banchamek Gym (Wikipedia, read 2 Nov 2026). It's on Atlas: camp page · ask this camp · compare.
Buakaw in our fight hub
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What is Buakaw's real name?
Wikipedia gives his birth name as Sombat Banchamek.
Did Buakaw win K-1 World MAX?
Yes. Wikipedia lists him as K-1 World MAX Champion in 2004 and 2006.
Which gym is Buakaw with?
Wikipedia lists Banchamek Gym from 2012, after his years at Por. Pramuk Gym.
Where can I see Buakaw fight next?
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