Thway Thit Win Hlaing

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]

In this Burmese name, the given name is Thway Thit Win Hlaing. There is no family name.
Thway Thit Win Hlaing
BornSaw Win Hlaing
1995
Htaw Mae Par, Hpa-an, Kayin State, Myanmar
Native nameစောဝင်းလှိုင်
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb; 12 st)
DivisionLight Middleweight
Openweight
StyleLethwei
StanceSouthpaw
TeamFamily Wan Chai
Teacher(s)U Aung Mon, U Kyaw Thein Too
TrainerU Wan Chai
RankFirst class
Years active2002-present[1]
Spouse
Nan Moe Thuzar Aung
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(m. 2020)​
Children1
Notable relativesThway Thit Than Hlaing (brother)[2]

Lethwei career

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 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]

Openweight Lethwei World Champion

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]

Personal life

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]

Titles and accomplishments

Other hampionships

    • 2018 Golden Belt Championship (71 kg)
    • 2016 Golden Belt Championship (67 kg)

Awards, records, and honours

Lethwei record
Lethwei record
94 fights, 51 wins (43 (T)KOs), 1 loss, 42 draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2024-04-16Win Ali KhodarahmiMyanmar vs. Thailand Challenge FightsMyawaddy, MyanmarTKO (Broken arm)1
2024-04-01Draw Aung KhaingMa Eh Village Challenge FightsHlaingbwe Township, MyanmarDraw33:00
2024-01-28Draw Kyaw Swar WinThe Great Lethwei 6Yangon, MyanmarDraw53:00
2024-01-12Win Oran KaewsamritKaren National New Year Challenge FightsMyawaddy, MyanmarTKO2
2023-11-26Win Shukleine MinThe Great Lethwei 5Yangon, MyanmarKO1
2023-11-09Draw Kyaw Swar Win(68th) Karen State DayHpa-an, MyanmarDraw53:00
2023-08-20Draw Tun Tun MinMyanmar Lethwei World ChampionshipYangon, MyanmarDraw53:00
2023-03-23Win Pongsaklek Sor.HengcharoenMyanmar vs. Thailand Challenge FightsMyawaddy, MyanmarTKO3
2023-03-05Draw Fahsura Khunkhao PhayayomMyanmar vs. Thailand Challenge FightsHlaingbwe Township, MyanmarDraw53:00
2023-01-29Win Tun Tun MinThe Great Lethwei 3Yangon, MyanmarDecision53:00
Wins vacant Openweight Lethwei World title
2022-12-22Draw Seeharach LookmahathatKyar Inn village Karen New YearHlaingbwe Township, MyanmarDraw53:00
2022-11-27Win Soe Lin OoThe Great Lethwei 1Yangon, MyanmarDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2022-11-09Win Aung Khaing(67th) Karen State DayHpa-an, MyanmarTKO5
2022-08-20Draw Shuklaine MinShwe Koke Ko Myaing Challenge FightsMyawaddy, MyanmarDraw53:00
For ISKA Light Welterweight World Championship (Oriental rules)
2022-01-02Draw Soe Lin Oo27th Myainggyingu Karen New Year Challenge FightsMyaing Gyi Ngu, Hpa-an District, MyanmarDraw33:00
2021-11-07Draw Shuklaine Min(66th) Karen State Day, Hpa-an Indoor sports complexHpa-an, MyanmarDraw33:00
2021-02-18Draw Thway Thit AungApaung village Challenge FightsHlaingbwe Township, MyanmarDraw33:00
2021-02-12Draw Thway Thit Aung(74th) Karen State Union Day, Zwekabin Natural ResortHpa-an, MyanmarDraw33:00
2020-02-08Draw Fahphayap Kwaitonggym(194th) Annual Lighting FestivalKyondoe, MyanmarDraw53:00
2020-01-18Win Reza AhmadnezhadWin Sein Taw Ya 2020Mudon Township, MyanmarTKO2
2020-01-06Win Jenrob SujebamekieowUMTA Lethwae ChallengeYangon, MyanmarKO1
2019-12-13Draw Avatar Tor.MorsriMandalar Thiri Indoor StadiumMandalay, MyanmarDraw53:00
2019-11-27Draw Boonpala SitballsakonMyaing Gyi Ngu Challenge FightsHpa-an District, MyanmarDraw53:00
2019-11-10Win Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat64th Karen State DayHpa-an, MyanmarKO4
2019-10-04Win Burutlek Petchyindee AcademyWorld Lethwei Championship 10: Fearless TigersMandalay, MyanmarKO22:21
2019-04-15Draw Singmanee KaewsamritKyauk Khet village Challenge FightsMyawaddy Township, MyanmarDraw53:00
2019-03-21Draw Petchnamnueng Amnat Muay ThaiKhalaung village, Ohn Ta PinHpa-an Township, MyanmarDraw53:00
2019-02-19Draw Fahsura Wor.PetchpoonShwe San Taw Pagoda FestivalYe, Mon State, MyanmarDraw53:00
2019-01-30Draw Sankom Sangmanee GymWin Sein Taw Ya 2019Mudon Township, MyanmarDraw53:00
2018-11-26Draw Pongsaklek BCK GymMyaing Gyi Ngu Challenge FightsHpa-an District, MyanmarDraw53:00
2018-11-10Draw Thway Thit Aung(63rd) Kayin State DayHpa-an, MyanmarDraw53:00
2018-10-14Win Petsangnuan Sor.ChanasitAH-GA Golden Belt Champions Challenge FightYangon, MyanmarKO21:43
2018-08-10Win Shan KoGolden Belt Championship finalYangon, MyanmarDecision53:00
Wins Golden Belt Championship (71kg)
2018-07-21Win Min Htet AungGolden Belt Championship semi-finalYangon, MyanmarKO2
2018-05-11Draw Pravit SakmuangtalangKawt Darn Challenge FightsHpa-an, MyanmarDraw53:00
2018-03-27Draw Saw Ba OoArmed Forces Day, Town HallMaungdaw, Rakhine State, MyanmarDraw53:00
2018-02-25Draw Boonpala PetchasiraShwe Kyat Min MonasteryKawkareik Township, MyanmarDraw53:00
2018-01-03Draw Shwe Yar ManLethwei Challenge FightsYe, Mon State, MyanmarDraw53:00
2017-11-04Win Shan KoWorld Lethwei Championship 3: Legendary ChampionsYangon, MyanmarDecision11:55
2017-10-08Draw Saw Gaw Mu DoGTG 5, Mandalar Thiri StadiumMandalay, MyanmarDraw53:00
2017-06-30Win Soe Htet OoONE Championship: Light of a NationYangon, MyanmarDecision53:00
2017-06-10Win Shwe Yar ManWorld Lethwei Championship 2: Ancient WarriorsYangon, MyanmarDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2017-03-26Draw Shwe Yar ManGTG 4, Thein Phyu StadiumYangon, MyanmarDraw53:00
2017-03-03Win Saw Ba OoWorld Lethwei Championship 1: The Great BeginningYangon, MyanmarDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2017-01-06Win Petchpirun NK FitnessmuaythaiMyanmar-Thai-Lao Challenge FightsMandalay, MyanmarKO2
2016-12-19Draw Samson Phran26(22nd) DKBA AnniversaryMyawaddy Township, MyanmarDraw53:00
2016-11-27Win Phoe La PyaeMandalay Rumbling Challenge FightYangon, MyanmarKO1
2016-11-10Draw Phosailek Petchphosai(61st) Kayin State DayHpa-an, MyanmarDraw53:00
2016-07-10Win Ye TagonGolden Belt Championship finalYangon, MyanmarDecision (Unanimous)[31]53:00
Wins Golden Belt Championship (67kg)
2016-07-03Win Phoe La PyaeGolden Belt Championship semi-finalYangon, MyanmarKO5
2016-06-26Win Bo Soe AungGolden Belt Championship quarter-final[32]Yangon, MyanmarKO1
2016-04-18Draw Ye TagonDon Yein Myay WaterfallKayin State, MyanmarDraw53:00
2016-01-10Win PetchseethongShwe Koke Ko Myaing Challenge FightsMyawaddy, MyanmarKO3
2015-11-12Win Fahmeechai Chor.Chanathip(60th) Kayin State DayHpa-an, MyanmarKO4
2015-04-19Draw Thway Thit AungLethwei Challenge FightsKayin State, MyanmarDraw53:00
2015-02-05Draw Phoe La PyaeTaungbon Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarDraw53:00
2014-12-30Draw Phyan ThwayLethwei Challenge FightsMandalay, MyanmarDraw53:00
2014-11-11Draw Phoe La Pyae(59th) Kayin State DayHpa-an, MyanmarDraw53:00
2014-01-24Draw Kongchumphae Tor.PornchaiWin Sein Taw Ya 2014Mudon Township, MyanmarDraw53:00
2014-01-18Draw Thway Thit AungTaung Ka Lay Challenge FightsHpa-an, MyanmarDraw53:00
2013-12-31Win One StarKaren New Year 2753, Pay Pin Seik villageHpa-an, MyanmarKO3
2013-05-02Win Saw WilliamLethwei Challenge FightsMon State, MyanmarKO2
2013-04-25Loss Tha Pyay NyoThaung Pyin Challenge FightsMon State, MyanmarTKO4
2013-01-12 Kyar PaukMyaing Kone Tan Gyi VillageKayin State, Myanmar
2012-01-18Win Tun Win AungWin Sein Taw Ya 2012Mudon Township, MyanmarKO1
2011-08-13Draw Win MaukMyanmar-Japan Goodwill Letwhay Competition[33]Yangon, MyanmarDraw43:00
2008-12-20D.K.B.A 14th Anniversary[34]Myaing Gyi Ngu, Hpa-an District, Myanmar
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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