Why Most Muay Thai Fighters Are Broke (And How to Fix It) | Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast Ep. 188

In Episode 188 of the Pu’u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu dives deep into the harsh reality of why most Muay Thai fighters struggle financially—and more importantly, how they can change that. Despite being one of the toughest and most respected combat sports, Muay Thai fighters often earn little to nothing, even at high levels. But does it have to be this way? Jonathan, with over 18 years in the industry as a fighter, coach, gym owner, and ring official, breaks down: 💰 The harsh truth about fighter pay—why even top Muay Thai fighters barely make enough to survive. 📉 Why Muay Thai still isn’t mainstream like MMA or boxing (and what’s changing). 🏆 How promotions struggle financially, impacting fighter salaries. 🚫 Why fighters fail—treating themselves as athletes instead of a business. But here’s the good news—there are real ways to make money in Muay Thai beyond fight purses. Jonathan shares proven strategies fighters can use today: ✔ Coaching & private lessons – How fighters can make $150+ per session. ✔ Affiliate marketing & sponsorships – Why fighters need to leverage social media. ✔ Online training programs & content creation – Making money while you sleep. ✔ Seminars & events – Earning big by teaching what you love. If you’re serious about building a sustainable career in Muay Thai, this episode is a must-listen. Stop being just a fighter—start being a business. 🔥 Upcoming Events: 📅 Eat Sleep Teep Semi-Contact Event – May 17th in Ventura, CA 🇹🇭 Train Muay Thai in Thailand! Join our exclusive training camp in Bangkok—get all the details here: https://thailand.puumuaythai.com Support the show Leave a message or text us 24/7/365! +1-805-456-3316 💬 What Do You Think? Join the Discussion! 📩 DM us on Instagram: @muaythaipodcast 💥 Join the Black Room VIP Community to talk more about this topic! 📺 WATCH & LISTEN NOW: Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & More! 👊 Train hard, stay sharp, and keep the Muay Thai spirit alive. See you next time!