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Muay Thai

American

[moi tahy] / ˈmɔɪ ˌtaɪ /

noun

a martial art and sport developed in Thailand, similar to boxing, involving striking with the fists, elbows, knees, and legs.

Muay Thai British

/ ˈmuːeɪ ˈtaɪ /

noun

a martial art developed in Thailand in which blows may be struck with the fists, elbows, knees, and shins

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Muay Thai

Earlier in the evening, the venue staged its regular programme of Muay Thai bouts before staff stripped away the canvas and transformed the ring for Fury's boxing card.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The WBC is also the only organisation that looks at kickboxing and Muay Thai.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

He quit football quite young and he really enjoyed Muay Thai and boxing.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

The two are seasoned martial artists — she’s a third-degree black belt in Seido karate and he’s practiced karate, boxing and Muay Thai kickboxing since he was a teenager.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026

Laurie storms off, determined to go to the Muay Thai fight Valentin invited them to.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025

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