Under the lights of Rajadamnern Stadium, Daniel Rodriguez delivered a performance of authority and composure, successfully defending his Rajadamnern Stadium Super-Welterweight World Championship against Thai icon Petchmorakot. The contest headlined the 80th Anniversary celebrations of Rajadamnern World Series Muaythai and concluded with a clear unanimous decision (49–46), confirming Rodriguez’s status at the very top level of the sport.
From the opening exchanges, Daniel Rodriguez imposed his rhythm. Relentless forward pressure, high-output combinations and precise boxing repeatedly broke the timing of the experienced Thai challenger. Across five rounds, Rodriguez controlled distance and tempo with maturity, neutralising counters and dictating the terms of engagement inside Muaythai’s most revered arena.
The victory was also a reflection of a carefully built Swiss–Thai training foundation. Rodriguez’s development has been guided by his long-time coach Leonardo Irmici at Dado Gym, where a strong emphasis on technical boxing, conditioning and tactical intelligence has shaped him into a complete champion. His close ties with IFMAS Switzerland, the IFMA-recognised national federation, further underline his role as both an elite athlete and a standard-bearer for Swiss Muaythai.
That European base is complemented by extensive work in Thailand at Superbon Training Camp, where Rodriguez trains alongside and under the guidance of Superbon Singha Mawynn. The partnership, grounded in elite standards and championship discipline, was evident in Rodriguez’s calm execution and strategic clarity throughout the bout.
Defending a world title against leading Thai opposition at Rajadamnern remains one of the highest achievements in Muaythai, particularly for a non-Thai athlete. Doing so on the stadium’s 80th anniversary added further weight to the moment, reinforcing Rodriguez’s standing among the most accomplished international champions of the modern era.
The championship presentation reflected that significance. Rodriguez received his belt in the presence of Muaythai legend Buakaw Banchamek, alongside his coach Leonardo Irmici, Superbon Singha Mawynn, and Thienchai Phisitwuttinan, CEO of RWS, with leading figures from across the global Muaythai community in attendance — a symbolic link between generations of excellence at Rajadamnern.
The event stood as a fitting centrepiece to a historic anniversary, highlighting the depth of international talent now thriving within Muaythai’s traditional heartland. For Daniel Rodriguez, it was a statement performance: Swiss precision aligned with Thai tradition, proven on the sport’s most demanding stage.