Thway Thit Win Hlaing | |
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Born | Saw Win Hlaing 1995 Htaw Mae Par, Hpa-an, Kayin State, Myanmar |
Native name | စောဝင်းလှိုင် |
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb; 12 st) |
Division | Light Middleweight Openweight |
Style | Lethwei |
Stance | Southpaw |
Team | Family Wan Chai |
Teacher(s) | U Aung Mon, U Kyaw Thein Too |
Trainer | U Wan Chai |
Rank | First class |
Years active | 2002-present [1] |
Spouse |
Nan Moe Thuzar Aung (
m. 2020) |
Children | 1 |
Notable relatives | Thway Thit Than Hlaing (brother) [2] |
Thway Thit Win Hlaing ( Burmese: သွေးသစ်ဝင်းလှိုင်) is a Burmese Lethwei fighter and current openweight Lethwei world Champion. [3] [4] [5] [6] He is known as counter fighter relying on counters rather than straight offence. [7] [8] [9]
Thway Thit Win Hlaing rose to prominence in 2014. [10] [11] In 2017, he was part of the ONE Championship roster for a single match. The un-televised lethwei bout was held under the ruleset of the newly formed partnership with WLC [12]
In 2017, ONE Championship began talks of a partnership with World Lethwei Championship to share athletes to fight in each other's organization. [13] On 30 June 2017, Thway Thit Win Hlaing fought in the second Lethwei match ever held by ONE Championship at ONE: Light of a Nation and he defeated Soe Htet Oo by decision according to the WLC point system, where a winner must be chosen by judges decision if the fight goes the distance. [14] Thway Thit Win Hlaing was one of the most successful fighters of the World Lethwei Championship. [15]
On Armed Forced Day in 2018, an event was held in Maungdaw, Rakhine State. A local wealthy entrepreneur invested in hosting the event, which was green-lit by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. The military has a long history of supporting Myanmar's traditional fighting arts. [16] [3] It was seen as a move by the military and pro-ethnic[ definition needed] Rakhine that peace had returned and to avert attention from the Rohingya crisis. Win Hlaing was featured in the main event against Saw Ba Oo. [17]
The fight between Win Hlaing and Reza at Win Sein in 2020 was almost called off as Thway Thit Win Hlaing was not feeling well. Before the fight they repeatedly checked his hydration levels to make sure he could compete. The fight ended up in his favour when he knocked Reza out in round 2. [18]
The eagerly awaited fight between Thway Thit Win Hlaing and Lethwei star Soe Lin Oo, whom he had never fought before, finally took place in 2022. However, it was reduced to only three rounds as a result of the aftermath of the 2021 coup d'etat. [19]
On January 29, 2023, Thway Thit Win Hlaing faced former openweight Openweight Lethwei World Champion, Tun Tun Min at The Great Lethwei 3' in Yangon, Myanmar. Tun Tun Min, who weighs over 80 kg and fights most of his matches in the openweight category agreed to meet at the catchweight of 77 kg. [20] The incumbent Myanmar Lethwei Champion Dave Leduc vacated the openweight Lethwei World Championship sanctioned by the MTLF vacated the title prior to the match and Thway Thit Win Hlaing and Tun Tun Min competed for the vacant title. [21] In the event where the champion vacates the title, the two top contenders are required to fight for the belt. In these case of the Lethwei Golden Belt, in order to have a champion, the fight cannot end in a draw, a winner must obligatory be declared even if there is no knockout. [22] In the fourth round, Thway Thit Win Hlaing dominated and managed to knocked down Tun Tun Min to the floor twice and the referee had to count twice. Thway Thit Win Hlaing was declared the winner by decision and became openweight Myanmar Lethwei champion. [23] [24] [25] [26]
On August 20, 2023, Thway Thit Win Hlaing rematched Tun Tun Min under Traditional rules with the Openweight Lethwei World Championship at stake. [27] The match ended as a draw with Thway Thit Win Hlaing remaining champion. [28]
Win Hlaing is the son of U Saw Win Shwe and Daw Nan Cho Cho Lay. His brother, Than Hlaing, had a brief career in boxing. [2] Win Hlaing got married in Hpa-an on February 26, 2020, and has expressed his desire to have children. [29]
Other hampionships
Awards, records, and honours
94 fights, 51 wins (43 (T)KOs), 1 loss, 42 draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2024-04-16 | Win |
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Myanmar vs. Thailand Challenge Fights | Myawaddy, Myanmar | TKO (Broken arm) | 1 | ||
2024-04-01 | Draw |
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Ma Eh Village Challenge Fights | Hlaingbwe Township, Myanmar | Draw | 3 | 3:00 | |
2024-01-28 | Draw |
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The Great Lethwei 6 | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2024-01-12 | Win |
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Karen National New Year Challenge Fights | Myawaddy, Myanmar | TKO | 2 | ||
2023-11-26 | Win |
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The Great Lethwei 5 | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 1 | ||
2023-11-09 | Draw |
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(68th) Karen State Day | Hpa-an, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2023-08-20 | Draw |
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Myanmar Lethwei World Championship | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2023-03-23 | Win |
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Myanmar vs. Thailand Challenge Fights | Myawaddy, Myanmar | TKO | 3 | ||
2023-03-05 | Draw |
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Myanmar vs. Thailand Challenge Fights | Hlaingbwe Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2023-01-29 | Win |
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The Great Lethwei 3 | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins vacant Openweight Lethwei World title | ||||||||
2022-12-22 | Draw |
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Kyar Inn village Karen New Year | Hlaingbwe Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2022-11-27 | Win |
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The Great Lethwei 1 | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
2022-11-09 | Win |
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(67th) Karen State Day | Hpa-an, Myanmar | TKO | 5 | ||
2022-08-20 | Draw |
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Shwe Koke Ko Myaing Challenge Fights | Myawaddy, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
For ISKA Light Welterweight World Championship (Oriental rules) | ||||||||
2022-01-02 | Draw |
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27th Myainggyingu Karen New Year Challenge Fights | Myaing Gyi Ngu, Hpa-an District, Myanmar | Draw | 3 | 3:00 | |
2021-11-07 | Draw |
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(66th) Karen State Day, Hpa-an Indoor sports complex | Hpa-an, Myanmar | Draw | 3 | 3:00 | |
2021-02-18 | Draw |
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Apaung village Challenge Fights | Hlaingbwe Township, Myanmar | Draw | 3 | 3:00 | |
2021-02-12 | Draw |
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(74th) Karen State Union Day, Zwekabin Natural Resort | Hpa-an, Myanmar | Draw | 3 | 3:00 | |
2020-02-08 | Draw |
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(194th) Annual Lighting Festival | Kyondoe, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2020-01-18 | Win |
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Win Sein Taw Ya 2020 | Mudon Township, Myanmar | TKO | 2 | ||
2020-01-06 | Win |
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UMTA Lethwae Challenge | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 1 | ||
2019-12-13 | Draw |
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Mandalar Thiri Indoor Stadium | Mandalay, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2019-11-27 | Draw |
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Myaing Gyi Ngu Challenge Fights | Hpa-an District, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2019-11-10 | Win |
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64th Karen State Day | Hpa-an, Myanmar | KO | 4 | ||
2019-10-04 | Win |
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World Lethwei Championship 10: Fearless Tigers | Mandalay, Myanmar | KO | 2 | 2:21 | |
2019-04-15 | Draw |
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Kyauk Khet village Challenge Fights | Myawaddy Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2019-03-21 | Draw |
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Khalaung village, Ohn Ta Pin | Hpa-an Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2019-02-19 | Draw |
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Shwe San Taw Pagoda Festival | Ye, Mon State, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2019-01-30 | Draw |
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Win Sein Taw Ya 2019 | Mudon Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2018-11-26 | Draw |
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Myaing Gyi Ngu Challenge Fights | Hpa-an District, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2018-11-10 | Draw |
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(63rd) Kayin State Day | Hpa-an, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2018-10-14 | Win |
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AH-GA Golden Belt Champions Challenge Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 2 | 1:43 | |
2018-08-10 | Win |
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Golden Belt Championship final | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins Golden Belt Championship (71kg) | ||||||||
2018-07-21 | Win |
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Golden Belt Championship semi-final | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 2 | ||
2018-05-11 | Draw |
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Kawt Darn Challenge Fights | Hpa-an, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2018-03-27 | Draw |
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Armed Forces Day, Town Hall | Maungdaw, Rakhine State, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2018-02-25 | Draw |
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Shwe Kyat Min Monastery | Kawkareik Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2018-01-03 | Draw |
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Lethwei Challenge Fights | Ye, Mon State, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2017-11-04 | Win |
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World Lethwei Championship 3: Legendary Champions | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 1 | 1:55 | |
2017-10-08 | Draw |
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GTG 5, Mandalar Thiri Stadium | Mandalay, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2017-06-30 | Win |
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ONE Championship: Light of a Nation | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2017-06-10 | Win |
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World Lethwei Championship 2: Ancient Warriors | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
2017-03-26 | Draw |
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GTG 4, Thein Phyu Stadium | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2017-03-03 | Win |
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World Lethwei Championship 1: The Great Beginning | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
2017-01-06 | Win |
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Myanmar-Thai-Lao Challenge Fights | Mandalay, Myanmar | KO | 2 | ||
2016-12-19 | Draw |
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(22nd) DKBA Anniversary | Myawaddy Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2016-11-27 | Win |
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Mandalay Rumbling Challenge Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 1 | ||
2016-11-10 | Draw |
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(61st) Kayin State Day | Hpa-an, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2016-07-10 | Win |
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Golden Belt Championship final | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision (Unanimous) [31] | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins Golden Belt Championship (67kg) | ||||||||
2016-07-03 | Win |
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Golden Belt Championship semi-final | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 5 | ||
2016-06-26 | Win |
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Golden Belt Championship quarter-final [32] | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 1 | ||
2016-04-18 | Draw |
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Don Yein Myay Waterfall | Kayin State, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2016-01-10 | Win |
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Shwe Koke Ko Myaing Challenge Fights | Myawaddy, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
2015-11-12 | Win |
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(60th) Kayin State Day | Hpa-an, Myanmar | KO | 4 | ||
2015-04-19 | Draw |
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Lethwei Challenge Fights | Kayin State, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2015-02-05 | Draw |
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Taungbon Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2014-12-30 | Draw |
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Lethwei Challenge Fights | Mandalay, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2014-11-11 | Draw |
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(59th) Kayin State Day | Hpa-an, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2014-01-24 | Draw |
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Win Sein Taw Ya 2014 | Mudon Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2014-01-18 | Draw |
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Taung Ka Lay Challenge Fights | Hpa-an, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | |
2013-12-31 | Win |
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Karen New Year 2753, Pay Pin Seik village | Hpa-an, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
2013-05-02 | Win |
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Lethwei Challenge Fights | Mon State, Myanmar | KO | 2 | ||
2013-04-25 | Loss |
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Thaung Pyin Challenge Fights | Mon State, Myanmar | TKO | 4 | ||
2013-01-12 |
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Myaing Kone Tan Gyi Village | Kayin State, Myanmar | |||||
2012-01-18 | Win |
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Win Sein Taw Ya 2012 | Mudon Township, Myanmar | KO | 1 | ||
2011-08-13 | Draw |
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Myanmar-Japan Goodwill Letwhay Competition [33] | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 4 | 3:00 | |
2008-12-20 |
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D.K.B.A 14th Anniversary [34] | Myaing Gyi Ngu, Hpa-an District, Myanmar | |||||
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
နာမည်ကျော် ကရင်လက်ဝှေ့သမားများဖြစ်သည့် ဖျံသွေး၊ သွေးသစ်ဝင်းလှိုင်၊ စောဘဦး၊ ရန်နိုင်အောင်၊ နော်ဥမ္မာစိုးတို့
သွေးသစ်ဝင်းလှိုင် ဖြစ်သည့် ၂၀၁၈ ရွှေခါးပတ်ချန်ပီယံ
one of the WLC's most winningest fighters Thway Thit Win Hlaing returns
the political upheaval and ongoing fighting had left the country in a humanitarian crisis and the economy in dire straits.