Suakim aims for title shot after comeback success in Muay Thai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:31 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Suakim PongSuphan PK returns to the ring at The Inner Circle 25 on August 7 after a remarkable comeback. After nearly retiring, he faced initial setbacks but has since secured seven consecutive victories, culminating in a lucrative contract with ONE Championship. He will now meet former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane in Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium, where he seeks to reclaim his status among the elite in the sport.
- •Suakim competes at Lumpinee Stadium on August 7.
- •He has achieved seven straight wins post-comeback.
- •Former champion Nabil Anane is his next opponent.
- •Suakim signed a life-changing six-figure contract.
- •He previously took a three-year break from fighting.
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Was Ready To Give Up’ — Suakim Recalls The Moment He Went From Nearly Retired To Global Muay Thai Star
"That Thai star's journey back to the ring is as inspiring as it gets.
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