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ABOUT
The personification of not quitting may just fall in the hands of Miriam Nakamoto. The eight-time world champion has not had an easy road to those belts, yet, here she is. She’s endured stints in group homes, foster homes, juvenile hall, homelessness, and four knee surgeries (including stem cell therapy), Nakamoto has never let those challenges keep her away from her goal: Success.
Early in her fighting career, which began in 2005, Nakamoto took on well-established, veteran fighters, beating them all. This was highlighted in 2009 when she entered the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) World Championships with just five Muay Thai fights