Saw Nga Man


Saw Nga Man, also known as Saw Shark, is a retired Burmese Lethwei fighter and former Openweight Lethwei World Champion.

Personal life

Saw Nga Man is an ethnic Karen.

Lethwei career

On February 28, 2009, Saw Nga Man won the Openweight Lethwei Golden Belt from Lone Chaw in Yangon, Myanmar.
On 26 September 2010, Saw Nga Man faced Cyrus Washington at Thein Pyu Stadium. During the fight, Washington landed a powerful elbow on Saw Nga Man. The Burmese then avoided engagement trying to protect his swollen eye from more damage. With no stoppage, the fight ended in a draw according to Traditional Lethwei rules.
In 2013, he represented Myanmar in at the Southeast Asian Games 2013 and winning the Silver medal.
On September 21, 2014, Saw Nga Man lost the Openweight Golden Belt to Tun Tun Min at the Thein Pyu Stadium in Myanmar.
On April 18, 2017, Saw Nga Man knocked out Japanese fighter Teruhiko Kubo at Lethwei in Japan 3: Grit inside the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
In 2017, Saw Nga Man signed an exclusive contract with World Lethwei Championship. In 2018, Saw Nga Man fought at WLC 5: Knockout War against Micheal Badato and won by decision.
On January 9, 2019 just after his fight with Parinya M.U.Den in Taung Ka Lay, Saw Nga Man announced his retirement. With an estimated 190 fights on his record, the 37 year old boxer took off his wraps for good after nearly three decades of fighting. He continues to coach young talent at Shwe Phuu Club, one that he has represented for many years.

Championships and accomplishments

Lethwei record

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