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RWS Muay Thai preview: Jaroensook and Pangtor to clash for undisputed gold

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26, Aug

RWS Muay Thai preview: Jaroensook and Pangtor to clash for undisputed gold

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One of the biggest RWS Muay Thai rematches of 2026 takes centre stage at Rajadamnern Stadium on Saturday.

Reigning Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight World Champion Jaroensook Boonlanna Muay Thai faces interim champion Pangtor P. Lakboon, with the two belts set to be unified in Bangkok.

It is a rivalry more than two years in the making. Pangtor won their first meeting by unanimous decision in 2024, but Jaroensook has since established himself as the division's champion and now has the chance to avenge that defeat with history on the line.

And there is plenty more to watch before the main event, with lightweight world champion Egor Bikrev returning to action and unbeaten RWS prospect Karl Tannian looking to extend his perfect record.

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Jaroensook and Pangtor clash for undisputed gold

Saturday's main event will determine the undisputed Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight World Champion.

Jaroensook holds the world title after an impressive run at the top of the division, while former champion Pangtor arrives with the interim belt and the knowledge that he has already beaten his opponent once before.

The pair first met in 2024, when Pangtor claimed a unanimous decision victory.

A lot has changed since.

Jaroensook has developed into a dominant champion, and Saturday will mark his fourth defence of the Rajadamnern bantamweight crown.

Victory would give Jaroensook four consecutive successful defences, breaking the previous record set by Khunsueklek Boomdeksean.

Pangtor, meanwhile, is attempting to reclaim the undisputed championship he previously held in 2023 and defeat Jaroensook for a second time.

Both fighters enter the contest in dangerous form, with each recording three knockout victories across their last four fights.

There will be no ambiguity when it is over. One champion will leave Rajadamnern with the undisputed bantamweight crown.

Egor Bikrev returns after spectacular world-title knockout

Another Rajadamnern world champion features on the supporting card.

Lightweight champion Egor Bikrev returns to face veteran former champion Petchsamui in a three-round non-title contest.

Bikrev has quickly established himself as one of RWS' most destructive fighters, and his world-title victory provided perhaps the clearest example yet.

The Russian stopped Muay Thai star Sangmanee in under a minute to capture the Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight World Championship, producing the fastest knockout in a Rajadamnern Stadium world-title fight.

Now "The Destroyer" is back.

His belt will not be on the line against Petchsamui, but the experienced Thai represents another significant test as Bikrev looks to continue his rise.

Can Karl Tannian make it 8-0 in RWS?

Karl Tannian also puts a perfect RWS record on the line in Bangkok.

The British fighter has won each of his seven RWS appearances and will attempt to move to 8-0 when he faces experienced Hungarian Zsombor Nemeth at 135lbs.

Another victory would further strengthen Tannian's case to be considered among the division's leading contenders.

Elsewhere, Nina Karasek will look to respond to the first defeat of her career when she faces Lomfon, while Sean Kervick meets Saday in the opening fight of the main card.

RWS August 29 full fight card

Main card

Lomfon vs. Nina Karasek — 104lbs
Jaroensook vs. Pangtor — 118lbs, undisputed Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight World Championship
Egor Bikrev vs. Petchsamui — 137lbs
Karl Tannian vs. Zsombor Nemeth — 135lbs
Sean Kervick vs. Saday — 135lbs

Prelims