PARINYA BURANAKUN
"Nong Toom"
FIGHTER IDENTITY
Organization
Rajadamnern KnockoutNationality
Thai
Birth
09/06/1981 (45)
Birthplace
Chiang Mai
Thailand
Sport / Status
Muay Thai · Active
Height
175 cm (5'9")
Biography
Parinya Buranakun, famously known as Nong Toom, is a renowned Muay Thai fighter and former champion who gained international acclaim as a trans woman in a traditionally male sport. After achieving success at Lumpinee Stadium in the late 1990s, she transitioned and pursued a career as a model and actress, inspiring the award-winning film "Beautiful Boxer." She remains a prominent cultural icon and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in Thailand.
WIN BREAKDOWN
3 total fights · 0% KO rate
Fight history (3)
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