One of the greatest modern muay thai fighters died from a heart attack at age 43. According to Dutch news outlet, Bomroep Brabant, Dekkers collapsed earlier Wednesday while cycling in his home town of Breda. First responder attempts to resuscitate Dekkers were unsuccessful.
Here are but a few accomplishments in Ramon Dekkers' 20 year career, and a strong case that he was the best Western muay thai fighter to have ever stepped into the squared circle.
Here are but a few accomplishments in Ramon Dekkers' 20 year career, and a strong case that he was the best Western muay thai fighter to have ever stepped into the squared circle.
- Career record of 186 wins (95 by way of KO), 33 losses, 2 draws
- Held 7 international muay thai championship titles
- First foreigner to win "Fighter of the Year" award in Thailand
- During his prime in Thailand, he would fight under Thai rules, often twice a week
Ramon, your talent was incredible, thank you for all the wisdom you gave as well as the legacy you leave behind, you were an inspirational fighter, dank u !!!!
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