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

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

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

At my old gym, a scrappy Muay Thai spot that has since closed, the trainers saw me on my best days and my worst.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026

He boxes, trains in Muay Thai and is a former defensive player who’s always telling the coach when they’re on defense, “Coach, let me in.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2024

Zanzibar's Hamis Muay Thai will face Ibrahim Mjender in the historic eight-round non-title lightweight fight.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2023

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