Who are better stand up fighters: boxers or muay thai kickboxers?

Question

Who are better stand up fighters: boxers or muay thai kickboxers?

Answer 1

muay thai kicboxers are because they have a much more well rounded arsenal of strikes at their disposal than boxers do.

Answer 2

most definitely boxers

apocalyptic reign!

Answer 3

Muay thai definetly. No f'cking doubt.

Answer 4

stand up

Answer 5

boxers

Answer 6

Punches are more effective than kicks, they can be thrown faster and more accurately - not that there isn't anything to be said for kicks, elbows, etc. but if you put a good boxer in with a kickboxer I'd pick the boxer everytime.

Look at MMA where both are allowed, you see a KO from a kick/knee/elbow like 1-30 knockouts, the rest are from punches.

Answer 7

kickboxers

Answer 8

muay thai kickboxers

Answer 9

In boxers you're looking for 2 weapons, the hands.  In Muay Thai you have to watch the hands, knees, elbows, and feet.  There is also a broader area to strike, so Muay Thai has the edge.

Even the greatest boxers can be taken out at the knees.