TOP 5 FIGHTERS WITH MOST EXPENSIVE PURSES OF THE ERA

1. RODTANG JITMUANGNON

He is unarguably a true superstar of Muay Thai community in both Thailand and overseas for he has a very entertaining fighting style. Now Rodtang is a current champion of ONE Championship, which he receives 1.5 million baht per fight at the promotion, while earning 200,000 to 250,000 baht per fight in Thailand.

2. SANGMANEE SOR. KAFAEMUAYTHAI

His nickname is “Million-baht Baby”. Sangmanee has become famous since he was a boy as he has been through many fights that have a million-baht winning prize on the line. Up until this very moment, he still has many loyal fans who support him. It could be said that he is on of the top Muay Thai superstars in Thailand. Sangmanee’s purse per fight is 250,000 baht in Thailand, and 1 million baht in ONE Championship.

3. TAWANCHAY PK SAENCHAIMUAYTHAIGYM

He is the most famous fighter among fight promotions in Thailand as seen in the number of his Facebook followers, thanks to his pretty face that is like those of movie stars, and his fighting skill that is second to none in Thailand. At the moment, it is impossible to find him any formidable opponent in the country. That is why he has to move up his competition to the international level. Tawanchay will be fighting in ONE Championship soon. His purse per fight in Thailand is currently at least 200,000 baht.

4. SEKSAN AOR KWANMUANG

He is known under the nickname “No Surrender”. Seksan is the people’s favorite fighter as he always keeps the fight entertaining for the fans no matter win or lose. Most of the fights he has had easily won Best Fight award. He has challenged many of other famous fighters, such as Sangmanee, Muangthai. Panpayak, and Petchmorakot. His current purse in Thailand is at least 200,000 baht per fight.

5. SUPERLEK MOR RATTANABUNDIT

He is Buriram’s finest fighter. If there is to be a ranking of Thailand’s top fighter, Superlek is definitely going to be on the list because now it is nearly impossible for the promoters to find him an equal match-up. That fact alone has put him on a break for almost 4 months. Superlek has all defeated other top-tier fighters, such as Sangmanee, Seksan, and Muangthai. His purse in Thai promotion is 150,000 baht per fight.