vs Tun Tun Min I — 2014
The fight that put both men on the international Lethwei map. Washington came in as the technical favourite; Tun Tun Min took him to deep waters and finished with a body shot in round two.
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CYRUS WASHINGTON
welterweight, modern
4 min readUpdated: 2026-04
Record
45-12-1
KO %
44%
Titles
2
Active years
1998–2018
Born / based: Los Angeles, California, USA · Stance: orthodox · Height: 5'10"
Biography
American striker who transitioned from Muay Thai to Lethwei and became one of the sport's earliest crossover ambassadors. Known for a high-output, technical style that worked well under modern WLC rules.
Fighting style
volume strikerdistance managercrossover
Signature technique
→ Switch-step lead leg kick
Titles & honours
- Lethwei World Champion
- Multiple international Muay Thai titles
Greatest fights
vs Lone Chaw — Yangon
A technical chess match on a Yangon sandpit card. Washington's volume striking won the early rounds; Lone Chaw's elbow work changed the fight late.
“I went to Myanmar twice and lost both times. I'd go back tomorrow.”
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