Malia Weaver prepares for Muay Thai debut at The Inner Circle 35
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Malia Weaver, 16, is set to make her promotional debut in Muay Thai against Olivia Bahsous at The Inner Circle 35 on October 16, streaming live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. Weaver has trained extensively at Fairtex Training Center in Thailand, linking her American roots with the sport's cultural birthplace. She began practicing martial arts at age four and has amassed an impressive amateur and professional record while training intensively in Thailand. Her journey reflects both personal dedication and family support as she pursues her ambitions in the sport.
- •Malia Weaver trains at Fairtex Training Center in Thailand.
- •She starts her professional journey in women’s atomweight Muay Thai.
- •Weaver began martial arts at four years old, focusing on Muay Thai since 2020.
- •She remains undefeated in her professional career thus far.
- •The fight takes place on October 16 at Lumpinee Stadium.
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"A childhood passion, family sacrifices, and years of training abroad shaped the teenage phenom.
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