
21. Buakaw Banchamek
Muay Thai legend Buakaw is one of the most recognizable faces in Thailand’s national sport. That’s all the more remarkable when it is considered that he comes from one of the most deprived and impoverished regions of the country. Like so many others in his country, he turned to the art of eight limbs make a living. But he achieved rare success.

He is the former two-time Omnoi Stadium champion and the Lumpinee Stadium Toyota Marathon champion. Furthermore, he was the former ranked number one fighter in Lumpinee Stadium, Thailand Featherweight champion and two time K-1 World MAX champion. Still fighting, Buakaw shows no signs of slowing down.