✦ Legacy Profile
Ramon Dekkers
also known as 'The Diamond', 'Turbine from Hell'
8x Muay Thai world champion; first non-Thai to win Thai Boxer of Year (1992); greatest Muay Farang ever
📍 Netherlands⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Sep 4, 1969 – Feb 27, 2013
Muay ThaiJudoBoxing
Affiliated ·Golden Glory legacy
Born Breda. Trained under Cor Hemmers. 186 wins (95 KOs). Died of heart attack while cycling at 43.
Notable Achievements
'The Diamond'; 8x Muay Thai World Champion; First non-Thai to win Thai Boxer of the Year (1992); Greatest Muay Farang (foreign fighter) in history; 186 wins (95 KOs)
Documented Students
Inspired generation of Western Muay Thai fighters