Fairtex

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FAIRTEX
Company type Private
Industry Muay Thai, Kickboxing Brand, Brazilian jiujitsu, Mixed martial arts
Founded1958;66 years ago (1958) in Bangkok, Thailand
FounderBanjong Busarakamwong ,Ariyawat Busarakamwong(present)
Headquarters Bang Lamung District, ,
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsMartial arts equipment, sporting equipment, clothing, accessories
ServicesManufacturer, fighter management
Website fairtex.com

Fairtex is a Thailand muay thai, boxing, mixed martial arts and clothing brand that was founded by Bunjong Busarakamwongse (better known as Mr. Philip Wong) [1] in Bangkok, Thailand in 1958. [2] [3] Fairtex won the Best MMA gloves Award at World MMA Awards in 2008. Fairtex is gloves partner of ONE Championship events since 2010 to present. [4] [5]

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Fairtex is now headed by Mr. Philip Wong's son, Prem Busarabavonwongs at the brand's headquarters located in Pattaya, [6] also the location of the Fairtex Training Center.

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