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Muay Thai shorts have become an expression of personality for many fighters and Muay Thai practitioners. Whilst most promotions in the UK will have a preferred partner that supplies their fight gear for events, there’s still no slowing down of personal gear to express yourself whilst training.
We’ve gone back through the fights of some of the most prominent Muay Thai fighters taking a look at the shorts that they wear for training and some iconic ones from their fights.
The shorts that fighters wear will change over time, but we’ve picked out some of the most iconic ones.
Jonathan Haggerty Blue Muay Thai shorts
In his fight against Muay Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao, you’ll see Haggerty throwing some of his signature techniques. The back and fourth fight in 4oz gloves is one of the best you'll see.
There were definitely some highlight reel moments in this fight that you can see below. But what really caught our eyes at the time of this fight were The General's shorts.
The shorts that Jonathan Haggerty wore in his fight against Sam-A were the Lumpinee Stadium shorts in Blue with Green bows.
These are a real traditional style of shorts, short in length and with bows on each side.
Daniels Sakne Red Flame Muay Thai Shorts
This was an incredible moment for us at GYM NASTY.
Whenever we someone training or fighting in our gear, it’s genuinely a sense of joy that I can’t explain. I know how many hours, the blood, sweat and tears that has gone into that fight camp.
And to have any of you wearing our gear, especially for your first fight is an honour.
One of the first to wear out shorts in the ring was none other than Daniels Sakne. A technical powerhouse - if you don’t believe me - watch him in action yourself below.
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I remember watching the fight live on the edge of my seat. Having trained with Daniels at Aberdeen Combat Centre and being good friends, it always makes for a nervous watch.
Daniels put on an incredible technical performance, and got the win via TKO.
Liam Harrison YOKKAO Shorts Vs Saenchai
This was Liam's second fight against Saenchai. The green, silver and red YOKKAO Muay Thai shorts that Liam wore in this fight are a real in your face style that scream traditional Thai.
Beautiful patterns all over with the old YOKKAO branding. The YOKKAO shorts now are a bit more toned down with materials now, but these shorts would definitely turn heads today in a Muay Thai gym.
The none-stop 5 round fight saw Saenchai win the fight via unanimous decision.
Go back and watch the iconic Muay Thai war between Liam Harrison and Saenchai below.
Nong O Vs Kongthoranee Gold Shorts
An epic fight from this year! Nong-O returns to the ring in his rematch vs Kongthoranee.
Donning some very special looking, custom gold shorts, Nong-O definitely put on a performance worthy of gold status for his heart. Working his way into the top 5 in ONE Championship, the fight was an exciting back and forth battle between the two.
Nong O definitely took some damage in the fight but ended up getting the win. He called for a third rematch with Kongthoranee, we're definitely not complaining.
If you want to see more inonic Muay Thai shorts, from the golden age and even some incredible new designs. Check out our blog on the most iconic Muay Thai shorts of all time.
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