In a heartwarming moment that combined athletic achievement with personal joy, Brazilian Muay Thai athlete Bárbara Aguiar celebrated her world championship victory with a surprise proposal to her boyfriend at Thailand’s historic Rajadamnern Stadium.
Aguiar, known as ‘The Anaconda,’ secured the RWS Muay Thai World Championship in the women’s 2024 Female Bantamweight division with a decisive fourth-round victory over Thailand’s Kwanjai Kwanjaimuaythaigym. The technical win earned her the prestigious title and a prize of approximately $84,000.
But the champion wasn’t done making memories. Still wearing her championship belt and gloves, Aguiar dropped to one knee in the ring and proposed to her long-time partner, who accepted as the crowd erupted in celebration. The touching moment was captured on video and quickly spread across social media platforms.
The proposal marked a perfect ending to Aguiar’s remarkable run in the Rajadamnern World Series (RWS) tournament, where she demonstrated exceptional skill throughout the group stages before claiming the championship.
The RWS, hosted at the renowned Rajadamnern Stadium, features multiple annual tournaments across various weight divisions, offering substantial prize money and bonuses to competitors. Aguiar’s victory and subsequent proposal have now become part of the venue’s storied history, adding a uniquely romantic chapter to its legacy in the sport.
