Biography
Razor blade elbows, a military background and an extreme sense of tradition, Alex “The Great” Petroulias is quickly becoming one of the hottest names in Australian Muay Thai. Trained by the renowned Kongsak Superboy Muensang, Alex has already conquered the WBC and WKA in the Welterweight division winning both Victoria and Australian titles within an excitingly short two year period.
Alex refused to rest upon his success and has sought out new competition by moving into the Super Lightweight division where he has further developed and has almost conquered yet another weight class. Alex challenged some of Australia's biggest names and defeated them winning him the WBC Australian title and the WKN Intercontinental title in this devision.
Influenced by the likes of Buakaw, Saenchai and Stan The Man, Alex Initially made his first impact winning an 8 man eliminator where he won 3 fights consecutively in the one night. Humbled by his victory Alex donated half his winnings to the Australian Lung Foundation in loving memory of his best friends father Michael Maroush, who was also a father figure to Alex.
Eloquent in the art of Wai Kru (Pre-fight ritual) Alex embodies the very essence of Muay Thai culture. Not only representing his Greek/Australian heritage but honoring Thailand’s countless generations of fighters. Having attended numerous training camps in Thailand he also won his first two international bouts. It is this type of experience and passion that landed him nominations in the Australian Muay Thai Award for most technical Muay Thai fighter in Australia for 2013 and 2014, Pro male fighter of the year 2014, Fight of the year in 2014 and 2015. Alex was once again nominated for most Technical fighter and Pro male of the year in 2015 with successfully winning both categories.
Be a part of Australian Muay Thai history; join Alex “The Great” Petroulias as his fights his way to the top.
Alex refused to rest upon his success and has sought out new competition by moving into the Super Lightweight division where he has further developed and has almost conquered yet another weight class. Alex challenged some of Australia's biggest names and defeated them winning him the WBC Australian title and the WKN Intercontinental title in this devision.
Influenced by the likes of Buakaw, Saenchai and Stan The Man, Alex Initially made his first impact winning an 8 man eliminator where he won 3 fights consecutively in the one night. Humbled by his victory Alex donated half his winnings to the Australian Lung Foundation in loving memory of his best friends father Michael Maroush, who was also a father figure to Alex.
Eloquent in the art of Wai Kru (Pre-fight ritual) Alex embodies the very essence of Muay Thai culture. Not only representing his Greek/Australian heritage but honoring Thailand’s countless generations of fighters. Having attended numerous training camps in Thailand he also won his first two international bouts. It is this type of experience and passion that landed him nominations in the Australian Muay Thai Award for most technical Muay Thai fighter in Australia for 2013 and 2014, Pro male fighter of the year 2014, Fight of the year in 2014 and 2015. Alex was once again nominated for most Technical fighter and Pro male of the year in 2015 with successfully winning both categories.
Be a part of Australian Muay Thai history; join Alex “The Great” Petroulias as his fights his way to the top.
Fight Weight 63.5-66 Kg
Titles |
Fight Record |
Awards |
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WKN Intercontinental
Lightweight Title WBC Australian Super Lightweight WBC Australian Welterweight WKA Australian Welterweight WBC Victorian Welterweight ISS 2012 8 Man Eliminator Champion |
Fights: 52
Wins: 32 KOs: 10 Losses: 18 Draw: 2 |
2019 Rebellion Muay Thai
1st Inductee into the Hall of Fame 2016 Australian Muay Thai Awards Most Technical Fighter Nominee 2015 Australian Muay Thai Awards Pro Male Fighter of the year Winner Most Technical Fighter of the year Winner Fight of the year (vs Matt Cashmore) Nominee 2014 Australian Muay Thai Awards Pro Male Fighter of the year Nominee Most Technical Fighter Nominee Fight of the year (vs Erik Miskle) Nominee 2013 Australian Muay Thai Awards Most Technical Fighter Nominee |