Lindsey Newhall

Told by Western promoters he didn't have "the look" they wanted, Steven Banks moved to a different continent, where his unique appearance was embraced.

A Bangkok gym has built from scratch a reputation for quality training and fierce Thai fighters, all in under a decade.

When Phet first signed on to be a trainer at a tiny new gym with only a handful of students, he never expected it would explode into the mega-gym it is today.

At an age when most fighters have long since retired, decorated Muay Thai champion Lerdsila Phukettopteam is cashing in on the growing fight market in China.

A promising young fighter from the hill tribes of northwestern Thailand has one major hurdle in getting to the rings of Bangkok: he's not registered and has no official ID.

We continue our series on Muay Thai culture with a discussion with teenage fighter Nong Am about dedicating her life to the art of fighting.

After a lifetime of bouncing between gyms and regions of the country, an aging Thai fighter has one main goal in mind: to build a home for his family.

Famous fighter and trainer Thailand Pinsinchai talks about the challenges of raising kids while working in the Muay Thai industry, and the type of fighters he wants his sons to become.

An oral history of growing up in Thailand’s Muay Thai culture as an identical twin.

We found a gym in Thailand built on a foundation of hard liquor and local politics.

We sat down with Boyd Clarke, the owner of Phuket Top Team, to talk about how to get the most out of training in Thailand, the culture of "bargirls," and building a Muay Thai family business.

On an island saturated with holiday fighters and short-term tourists, Phuket Top Team is trying to keep the family vibe going.