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Lisa BLACKPINK’s Cousin Defends Muay Thai World Title This Past Weekend

Lisa BLACKPINK Phayahong Payahong 9Phayahong Banchamek, a cousin of Lisa BLACKPINK, continues to excel in combat sports. The Thai-born Muay Thai athlete successfully…

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Phayahong Banchamek, a cousin of Lisa BLACKPINK, continues to excel in combat sports. The Thai-born Muay Thai athlete successfully defended her Rajadamnern World Series title by defeating Kaosuay Por.Kobkua in a recent showdown. This marks her fourth consecutive victory.

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Phayahong, a former K-1 Kickboxing World Champion, has become a trailblazer in women’s combat sports. Earlier this year, she captured the RWS title by defeating Japan’s Saya Ito, adding another milestone to her already impressive career. Her record now stands at an impressive 71 wins, 17 losses, and 1 draw across Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

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Thailand’s Phayahong Banchamek, or Payahong Ayothayafightgym, began her journey in Muay Thai at the age of nine and has built an extraordinary career spanning over a decade. In addition to her RWS title, Phayahong is a former WPMF World Pinweight Champion and the first female fighter to hold both the K-1 Kickboxing World Title and the Rajadamnern Stadium Female Championship—a feat she recently achieved in December 2024. Today, she trains alongside Muay Thai and Kickboxing icon Buakaw Banchamek.

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Buakaw and Phayahong

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Lisa BLACKPINK is a global sensation as a member of one of the most influential K-pop groups. Known for her dance skills, chart-topping hits, and fashion impact, Lisa’s connection to Phayahong has brought more attention to the fighter’s accomplishments.

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Despite her familial connection to Lisa BLACKPINK, the two cousins have yet to meet in person. Lisa’s global fame as a member of BLACKPINK has brought additional attention to Phayahong’s achievements, but the kickboxer has carved her own path in the spotlight.

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With her latest victory, Phayahong has further cemented her legacy as one of the sport’s most accomplished athletes.

Rajadamnern Stadium holds immense cultural significance to Thailand and Muay Thai. Established in 1945, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious venues for Muay Thai in the world. Hosting the first-ever female championship fights in recent years.

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Watch: Muay Thai Fighter Wins Title via elbow KO then Proposes to Boyfriend

Watch: Muay Thai Fighter Wins Title via elbow KO then Proposes to BoyfriendBrazilian Muay Thai athlete Bárbara Aguiar has had an incredible 2024. Battle through the competitive RWS world championship, she’s…

Watch: Muay Thai Fighter Wins Title via elbow KO then Proposes to Boyfriend

Brazilian Muay Thai athlete Bárbara Aguiar has had an incredible 2024. Battle through the competitive RWS world championship, she’s been able to earn the world title with a knockout win then proposed to her long-time partner.

Muay Thai’s Bárbara Aguiar KO and Proposal

The Anaconda’ Bárbara Aguiar put together a stunning string of victories in the Rajadamnern World Series group stage. And in the finals, with three million Baht on the line, she defeated her rival Kwanjai Kwanjaimuaythaigym with a slicing elbow knockout. In round 4, the elbow opened a massive cut and put Thailand’s Kwanjai down on the mat and she could not recover. See the Muay Thai knockout below:

After being crowned the RWS Muay Thai World Champion in the women’s 2024 Female Bantamweight division. With her championship belt and gloves still on, Bárbara Aguiar got down on one knee in Rajadamnern Stadium to propose to her boyfriend. See the video below:

RWS hosts multiple annual Muay Thai tournaments across different weight classes. Starting with group stages and ending with finals. Three million baht is on the line in each tournament plus fight bonuses. The entire series is hosted at the historic Rajadamnern Stadium.

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