Kaew Fairtex
Thai kickboxer

Kaew Fairtex

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Thai kickboxer
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5 September 1984
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Introduction

Kaew Fairtex (Thai: แก้ว แฟร์เท็กซ์; born, September 5, 1984) is a Thai kickboxer and the former WBC Muay Thai World champion at super featherweight and current WPMF World champion at super lightweight. He trains out of Fairtex Gym.

Career

Kaew won K-1 World GP 2014 –65 kg Tournament on November 3, 2014 Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan defeating three Japanese kickboxers in one night with his lightning fast head kicks, and his ability to avoid punches. He took unanimous decision victory over Hideaki Yamazaki in quarter final, he went through to the finals upsetting one of the best kickboxers in this category, Yuta Kubo, stopping him in second round with right hook, finally defeating Yasuomi Soda and conquering tournament. Kaew dedicated his win to his father, who died a week before the tournament.

Titles

Current ranking

  • K-1
    • K-1 Super Lightweight Champion (first; 1 defenses; current)

Kickboxing

  • K-1
    • 2016 K-1 World GP -65kg World Tournament Champion
    • 2014 K-1 World GP -65kg World Tournament Champion
  • Hero Legend
    • Hero Legend 2012 Asia 65 kg Tournament winner

Muaythai

  • Lumpinee Stadium
    • 2009 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight champion (135 lbs)
    • 2006 Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight champion (126 lbs)
  • Professional Boxing Association of Thailand
    • 2005 Thailand (PAT) Featherweight champion (126 lbs)
  • WBC Muay Thai
    • 2007 WBC Muay Thai World Super featherweight champion (130 lbs)
    • 2006 WBC Muay Thai World Super featherweight champion (130 lbs)
  • WPMF
    • 2014 WPMF World Super Lightweight champion (140 lbs)

Fight record

Kickboxing record

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