It’s been almost 10 years since Buakaw shocked the world by winning the 2004 K-1 World Max tournament in spectacular fashion.
Last night saw his return to the K-1 scene after suffering some criticism regarding the credibility of his opponents over recent years.
While the introduction of the Glory promotion means K-1 doesn’t have the same calibre of fighters as it once had, the standard of opponents still surpasses those that he has been facing of late.
Despite some critics thinking Buakaw no longer deserves his reputation as the best fighter around his performance this weekend certainly left no doubt that he is still a force to be reckoned with.
Both of the former K-1 Max champions Andy Souwer and Buakaw Banchamek have progressed to the K-1 Max final 8, will they meet again in the final for a third time, we’ll just have to wait and see but for now enjoy Buakaws returns to the promotion which made his name.
Buakaw: Purple Shorts
Calvo: Red Shorts