Samart Payakaroon: fighter study

Here is the fighter Kru has suggested the fighters and the class look up: Samart Payakaroon. He is considered by many as the best muay thai fighter ever



Stats:
* 105 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1980
* 108 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1980
* 115 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1981
* 126 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1981

After watching Samart, you may have noticed his hand-skill and slipping are exceptional. You should know that in addition to his legendary muay thai career, Samart had a successful stint in boxing where he won the WBC featherweight title in 1986.

Here are a few links for you to look at (not too many...do your own research). Remember what Kru said: look for his timing, and his explosiveness from his seemingly calm manner.

Highlight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L03D5fcyzc

Vs. Gilbert Ballantine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXO8i10wVjw (note: when I posted this I thought it was an earlier fight; apparently, Samart came out of retirement for this fight)

Vs. Shirato (one of his later fights): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Inz2dBS8rv0

These are some entertaining ones. But he has quite a few more fights online which might be better to study for different reasons. So be sure to check those out.