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On the evening of October 15, 2021, inside Singapore's Indoor Stadium, a right leg arced through the humid air with surgical precision. The target: Giorgio Petrosyan's jaw. The result: one of the most shocking knockouts in combat sports history. As the Armenian-Italian legend crumpled to the canvas, stiff as a board, Thai striker Superbon Banchamek didn't just claim the inaugural ONE Championship Featherweight Kickboxing World Title—he announced the arrival of a new era.

The knockout left Petrosyan with a broken jaw requiring surgery, and made Superbon only the second fighter ever to knock out the man many consider kickboxing's greatest of all time. More importantly, it validated a journey that began in the dusty gyms of southern Thailand and nearly ended before it truly started. Today, at 35 years old, Superbon stands as the undisputed ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion, a title he reclaimed in January 2025 after a three-year odyssey through triumph, defeat, and redemption. His story is one of persistence, reinvention, and the kind of discipline that transforms natural talent into championship gold.

Suppachai Muensang was born on August 16, 1990, in Phatthalung Province in southern Thailand, entering what he describes as "the family trade." As the second son in a prolific Muay Thai family, his father owned a Muay Thai gym, and his brother and cousins all trained in combat sports. But the decision to put young Suppachai in the gym wasn't purely about tradition. Phatthalung Province in the early 1990s struggled with drug addiction and illegal activities that ensnared children. His father saw Muay Thai as more than a sport—it was salvation.

"My dad had me train Muay Thai since I was 5 years old," Superbon recalls. "I've been training Muay Thai since I can remember." He pauses before adding the context that shaped his childhood: "There was drug influence in my village. One of the reasons my dad made me train Muay Thai before and after school was to occupy me from being with those kinds of friends."

At age 6, he had his first bout, quickly earning money through two or three fights a month. While other children played, Suppachai learned the brutal geometry of eight-limb combat. He sometimes wanted to play rather than train and was punished by getting pushed harder in training when caught sneaking out. Looking back, he holds no resentment. "If I could turn back time, I'd choose to do the same thing because it made me who I am today. I was lucky that my dad didn't let me out of his sight to do drugs or bad stuff like that. If I had chosen to go out and play, I wouldn't be here today."

At 18, Superbon moved to Bangkok to compete in the ultra-competitive stadium circuit while attending university. The transition proved brutal in ways the provincial fighter hadn't anticipated. "When I came to Bangkok for professional training, it was more competitive," he says. "I became more serious with the training and when going to bouts. Everything had to be perfect."

The capital offered something Phatthalung never could: an audience. "There is more excitement and atmosphere in the stadiums. The audience in Bangkok is much bigger by tens of thousands. I was like, 'Oh! These people came to see me!'" But the spotlight came with pressure. Balancing his business degree studies with the grueling demands of Bangkok's elite fighting circuit proved exhausting. "It was really exhausting and I didn't have time for anything else," he remembers. "I trained early in the morning before going to school, and after I came back from school."

His performance suffered under the strain, and competitions became increasingly tense and serious, affecting his life. By graduation, despite competing in legendary venues like Lumpinee and Omnoi Stadiums and reaching runner-up in Thailand's prestigious 2011 Isuzu Cup Tournament, Superbon faced an uncertain future. The money wasn't enough. His record, while respectable, didn't shine with championship glory. He wasn't earning enough from the sport and began considering a new path, even entering the police academy with his parents' support. Combat sports, it seemed, had run its course.

In 2013, fate intervened 7,000 miles from home. While competing in Australia, Superbon met Buakaw Banchamek, one of the world's most popular Muay Thai and kickboxing stars. "I had the chance to train with him," Superbon recalls. "When we came back to Thailand, he asked me to train with him. He said that if I joined his gym and adopted the Banchamek name, he would put me in international tournaments."

The timing couldn't have been more perfect. Not signed to any team, Superbon agreed to join Banchamek Gym. "It was the turning point of my life," he says. "I found a light leading me to a new journey." That journey meant more than a new gym—it meant a new sport entirely. Buakaw encouraged the transition to kickboxing, believing it would give his protege a better chance to succeed. "I didn't have much of a future as a Muay Thai athlete in Thailand," Superbon admits.

"But I found an exciting new path." Despite amassing a whopping 151 fights in his career, Superbon had only been fighting under kickboxing rules since 2015. The transition from Muay Thai to kickboxing isn't merely semantic—kickboxing tends to favor volume and fast-paced combinations featuring heavy hands while excluding standard Muay Thai techniques such as catching kicks, elbows, and clinching. But working under Buakaw's tutelage proved transformative. "Buakaw had been training kickboxing for so many years," Superbon notes. "He was my kickboxing master. I adjusted to kickboxing very well because of the training."

The results came quickly. In 2015, Superbon participated in the Kunlun Fight 64-man 70kg tournament, finishing as a semifinalist after being defeated by tournament champion Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong.

But 2016 marked his breakthrough. In the 2016 edition of the Kunlun Fight tournament, he avenged his loss against Sitthichai in the quarterfinals and eventually became the 70-kg champion, defeating Cedric Manhoef in the semifinals before knocking out Jomthong Chuwattana in the final. Along the way, Superbon exacted vengeance for his mentor by knocking out Khayal Dzhaniev, the man who gave the world an iconic image of Buakaw face-painted in his own blood. The victory announcement circuit brought more than trophies.

Superbon also claimed the 2018 Enfusion Live 76 8-Man Tournament Championship, along with multiple prestigious titles including the PAT Thailand Championship, the IPCC and La Nuit Des Champions World Championships, and the WBC Intercontinental Championship. By the time he joined ONE Championship in 2020, Combat Press ranked him as the #1 70kg and #2 pound-for-pound kickboxer in the world.

October 15, 2021. ONE Championship: First Strike. Singapore Indoor Stadium. In one corner stood Giorgio "The Doctor" Petrosyan, the 35-year-old Armenian-Italian legend with consecutive K-1 Max championships and the 2019 ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix title. Known for his high fight IQ, speed, power, precision, and boxing combinations, Petrosyan was the clear favorite. In the other corner: Superbon, the challenger, armed with his push kicks and trademark right kicks to control distance. The first round saw Superbon use testing kicks while Petrosyan came forward with his usual boxing combinations.

The Thai connected with solid knees to the midsection, but nothing seemed to trouble "The Doctor." The second round started with a testing right kick blocked by Petrosyan, who replied with a jab square to the face. Then, with the precision that defines championship moments, Superbon set up his masterpiece. The head kick landed flush. Petrosyan fell to the canvas stiff as a board, knocked out cold. The Thai ran around the Circle and celebrated, looking surprised himself that it knocked out the legend in such a manner.

With that knockout, Superbon became only the third person to ever beat Petrosyan and the first man to hold the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship. The finish earned him the 2021 ONE Super Series Knockout of the Year. The damage was severe. Petrosyan suffered a broken jaw requiring surgery—a testament to the devastating power Superbon had developed through years of refinement. "I respect and praise him as my idol," Superbon says of his mentor Buakaw. "If you ask me how would I like to be remembered, I want people to remember me just like they remember Buakaw."

What makes Superbon so dangerous isn't mystery—it's mastery. His signature technique is the high head kick, often delivered with explosive power from his right leg, which he sets up meticulously by first targeting the opponent's body and legs to disrupt their balance and defense. This approach has resulted in 28 knockouts in his 66 kickboxing wins—a finishing rate that reflects both power and precision.

A key strength lies in his mastery of range management, where he maintains an optimal distance to unleash counters while avoiding unnecessary engagements. His unorthodox methods, developed in Bangkok's elite stadiums and mastered through some of the world's most prestigious elimination tournaments, have made him a puzzle that many of the world's top kickboxers have tried, and failed, to solve.

Superbon blends Muay Thai's close-quarters clinch work with kickboxing's emphasis on fluid footwork and long-range kicks, allowing him to adapt seamlessly between aggressive pressure and evasive positioning. Known for his kicks, knees, and flying knees, his fighting style reflects the unique advantage of his background—a wealth of experience in Thailand's stadium circuit facing legends like Singdam Kiatmookao, Saenchai, and Petchtanong Petchfergus.

If Buakaw opened the door to kickboxing, Ajarn Gae, considered one of the world's best Muay Thai trainers, helped Superbon reach the summit. The pair connected at a mutual friend's party in 2020, just before Superbon's ONE Championship debut. "Trainer Gae is a main reason why I won multiple fights, including the Sitthichai, Petrosyan, and Marat fights," Superbon says. "He always encourages me to train harder and made me stronger. Trainer Gae is one of the most important people in my life."

The relationship works because Gae brings what Superbon had been missing. Superbon was already an elite competitor, but others either didn't have the creativity or the authority to help him progress, whereas Trainer Gae had both. "He has a true love for Muay Thai," Superbon explains. "He always strives to make his athletes successful in the profession. He always has positive energy. Also, he always invents unique ways of training to make me better and stronger. "In terms of experience or techniques, I have them all. But what I lacked was someone who pushes me and sets a new goal for me. Like, when I hit the pads for five rounds, he will ask me to do seven.

Or if I just run for five kilometers, he will make me run for eight." Gae himself came from poverty in Nakhon Sawan, fighting from age 8 and later spending a decade as a Buddhist monk before returning to the sport as a trainer. Known for his tough, intense style and unique handling of Thai pads, he's worked with champions including Zabit Samedov, Chingiz Allazov, Roman Kryklia, and even Brazilian MMA legend Minotauro Nogueira.

Their training sessions have become viral sensations on social media—unique training methods blending with rare skill for videos that are both entertaining and informative. "It's good for me and [Trainer Gae] to be more recognized," Superbon notes. "People who have never practiced Muay Thai or beginners can learn from our clips. We just want to share our knowledge with the fans. There are very few athletes in the world who would share their training sessions with outsiders. But we do it because we want everyone to learn it for free."

After defeating Sitthichai by unanimous decision in his ONE debut on July 31, 2020, and claiming the title against Petrosyan, Superbon's reign at the top seemed secure. He made his first title defense against Marat Grigorian at ONE: X on March 25, 2022, dominating all five rounds to retain the championship by unanimous decision. But championship boxing rarely follows a straight line.

On January 14, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 6, Superbon lost his title to Chingiz Allazov via second-round knockout—his reign at the top coming to a sudden halt. The response defined his character. At ONE Fight Night 11 on June 9, 2023, Superbon faced Tayfun Özcan and won by second-round knockout with his patented head kick, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.

On April 5, 2024, at ONE Friday Fights 58, Superbon secured a unanimous decision victory over Marat Grigorian to win the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship—employing vicious knee strikes and crispy boxing technique in one of the year's most compelling kickboxing bouts. Then, with Allazov inactive, Superbon was elevated to undisputed ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion in January 2025.

Championship in one discipline wasn't enough. Superbon is ranked #1 in the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai rankings, and becoming a two-sport world champion became his driving obsession. On December 22, 2023, at ONE Friday Fights 46, Superbon challenged Tawanchai PK Saenchai for the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship, losing by majority decision. He knocked out Jo Nattawut in the first round at ONE Friday Fights 81 on September 27, 2024, earning another shot at Tawanchai.

The rematch took place on January 24, 2025, at ONE 170, where Superbon lost via second-round technical knockout—tasting canvas three times as a result of Tawanchai's surgical striking. "That defeat hurt me," Superbon admits. "I really came prepared to win the Muay Thai belt. But I think Tawanchai had the better strategy in that fight. I didn't expect to get KO'ed by him, but it is what it is. I learned my lesson from that fight, and it helped me a lot to become better."

On November 16, 2025, at ONE 173 in Tokyo's Ariake Arena, Superbon unified the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship against interim titleholder Masaaki Noiri. The stakes were high. Noiri had knocked out Tawanchai at ONE 172, leading to questions about whether the interim titleholder had surpassed Superbon. The answer arrived with clarity across five punishing rounds.

From the opening round, Superbon tested his infamous left high kick while Noiri looked to chop away with short calf kicks. By round three, Superbon timed his trademark step-in knees to perfection as Noiri entered the pocket, mixing high attacks seamlessly with both right and left high kicks. The fourth round saw Superbon establish dominance down the center line, punching through the middle with authority while landing sneaky head kicks off his back foot.

In the fifth and final frame, Superbon turned up the volume, and all the interim champ could do was absorb those thudding shots with his arms, which were battered and swollen from accumulated damage over 15 minutes. When the final bell sounded, all three judges handed the triumph to the Thai, who improved to 117-37 and unified the championship. Yet perfectionism defines champions. "I did very well against Noiri," Superbon reflects. "But for me, it wasn't a 100 percent performance. I feel I could have done better."

Championship achievement naturally leads to legacy building. Superbon founded Superbon Training Camp in Bangkok's Bueng Kum district, where he now plays mentor to the next generation. The gym currently houses about 5-6 fighters, some competing at Rajadamnern Stadium and most at ONE Lumpinee. "When ONE doesn't accept a fighter because they don't have experience," Superbon explains, "we send them to places where they can gain experience so that they can grow."

If he's free, Superbon corners them himself, though he trusts Trainer Gae, Trainer Jeng, and others to handle duties when his schedule conflicts. The camp offers authentic programs for all levels—group sessions, private training with world-class fighters, technical sparring classes, and specialized clinics, balancing traditional techniques with modern training methods. One fighter Superbon particularly believes in is Khunsuek, who he invited to the sport upon first meeting.

"He has a good body structure, experience, good mind, and attitude, and he learns and remembers things quickly," Superbon says. "I think Khunsuek now just needs the experience to reach the point where Nong-O or I are because he still lacks experience." The gym represents more than business. "Being a role model is part of it," Superbon notes, "because when you do something and you're successful and famous, everyone wants to be like you.

But actually, I have a lot of knowledge in teaching, skills, training, and things like that. I think I have more experience than any other trainers in my gym." His vision extends beyond Bangkok. "I think that we will be a gym that makes people all over the world know about Muay Thai," he says. "We will help people achieve their dreams, whether they want to compete once in their life or become a World Champion."

At 35, many fighters would be contemplating retirement. Superbon is arguably one of the greatest featherweight kickboxers of all time, a fighter whose career has been defined not by fleeting brilliance but by unwavering commitment to elite standards. Yet his hunger remains undiminished. When asked about 2025, Superbon doesn't sugarcoat his assessment. "2025 wasn't that great a year.

I lost to Tawanchai, and I defeated Noiri. For me, it could have been better. It wasn't that great. I hope I can get more victories this year." The two-sport championship dream persists. Tawanchai has expressed interest in a trilogy bout and is coming after Superbon's kickboxing gold as he pursues his own two-sport aspirations. Former three-time Glory Kickboxing World Champion Marat Grigorian is angling to write a fourth chapter in their storied rivalry, wanting their battle to take place at ONE 175 inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena on April 29. Superbon's response? "I don't care who I'm going to fight next," he declares. "I can fight everyone or anyone.

I don't mind facing anyone. I'm ready to defend my belt." Following his victory at ONE 173, when asked about Grigorian's post-fight callout, Superbon immediately accepted the challenge. "For me, Marat is one of the best opponents for me," he says, "and it's always fun to fight Marat. I'd love to fight with him anytime, anywhere." But 2026 isn't only about personal glory. Outside the Circle, the 35-year-old wants to continue leading the next generation of fighters at his gym in Bangkok.

"Besides what I want for my career, the fights and the belts," Superbon reflects, "I want my fighters to succeed in 2026. I really hope I can see them enjoy the same success as me. Now is the time for me to continue helping younger fighters to be successful in their careers. I don't want to die regretting that I did not pass my knowledge."

What enables a 35-year-old to compete at the highest level when most strikers have long since retired? Superbon insists his longevity and success are rooted in discipline over sacrifice. "Everything was good and I did a good job last time," he told reporters after his Tokyo victory. The statement reflects an athlete who views each performance as data, each bout as education, each setback as curriculum.

This approach—analytical, patient, perpetually improving—separates champions from contenders. Where others might panic after losses, Superbon adjusts. Where others might rest on laurels after victories, he identifies gaps. He shares a special connection with fellow Phatthalung native Rodtang Jitmuangnon, the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion. "Rodtang and I used to live in the same province," Superbon reveals.

"My house and his are only 10 kilometers apart. But I wasn't close to him at that time because when he started competing, I [had] already moved to Bangkok." Their friendship deepened through ONE Championship, where both have claimed world titles and become ambassadors for Thai striking arts on the global stage.

The journey from Phatthalung to championship glory spans more than miles—it encompasses transformation from a boy trying to avoid drugs to a man teaching the world about discipline, from provincial fighter to global icon, from student to teacher. With over 140 bouts to his name, Superbon is a worldwide superstar who has competed around Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. As of November 2024, Beyond Kickboxing ranks him as the #2 Lightweight and #2 pound-for-pound kickboxer.

The statistics only tell part of the story. Superbon is one of only two fighters to have knocked out Giorgio Petrosyan, one of the greatest kickboxers of all time, and one of only three to have beaten him. He also holds wins over fighters such as Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong, Marat Grigorian, and Jomthong Chuwattana. The numbers matter less than the method. The titles pale beside the teaching. The knockouts, spectacular as they are, represent less than the knowledge being passed to the next generation at Superbon Training Camp. When Superbon speaks of legacy, he returns to Buakaw—the man who saw potential when others saw an uncertain future, who offered opportunity when doors were closing, who believed when doubt was creeping in.

"I respect and praise him as my idol," Superbon says. "If you ask me how would I like to be remembered, I want people to remember me just like they remember Buakaw." If the young fighters filing through Superbon Training Camp's doors are any indication, that legacy is already being written—not in highlight reels or championship belts, but in the daily discipline of teaching others what it means to transform struggle into strength, doubt into determination, and a provincial gym in southern Thailand into a launching pad for global greatness.

The right head kick that floored Petrosyan will be replayed for generations. But perhaps Superbon's greatest knockout will be the one he delivers against the limitations people place on second chances, late bloomers, and fighters who refuse to quit when logic suggests they should. At 35, with a unified championship around his waist and a gym full of hungry students, Superbon Banchamek isn't thinking about retirement. He's thinking about round one of whatever comes next. And if you know anything about how he fights, you know that's when he's most dangerous.

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