Nigerian flagMuay Thai cutThree vertical panelsXS to 4XL
In short: Dick Tiger, born in Amaigbo, was world champion in two divisions — middleweight in 1962, then light heavyweight in 1966. These shorts carry green and white in three vertical panels, with no emblem. 8 sizes, XS to 4XL. €39 in XS, €44 from S to 4XL.
Dick Tiger, two divisions, one decade
Dick Tiger, born Richard Ihetu in 1929 in south-eastern Nigeria, came to boxing late. He turned professional at home and then went to England, learning the trade in the gyms of Liverpool.
In 1962 he became world middleweight champion. Four years later, a division up, he took the light heavyweight title. He was named fighter of the year twice and is in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Nigeria keeps supplying fighters at the top level, in boxing and in MMA, often through the British and New Zealand diasporas. A considerable pool.
What the shorts look like
Three vertical panels: green on the left, white in the centre, green on the right, in the proportions of the Nigerian flag. No emblem and no lettering — two colours only.
The wide elastic waistband is white. Satin finish.
The Muay Thai cut, and why it matters
Every country short in this collection shares one cut: short leg, high side split over the hip, wide elastic waistband. That is not styling. The high split clears the hip completely, which is what a head kick and a clinch need — the two movements Muay Thai is built around.
In practice these work for Muay Thai, kickboxing, K-1 and MMA training, and they are just as usable in boxing for gym work and club shows: the leg stays free and nothing catches during footwork.
Technical specifications
Worth knowing: two colours, no emblem and a white waistband make this one of the easiest shorts in the range to pair — it sits with white, black or green gloves without argument. For sanctioned amateur bouts, check the corner colour your association assigns.
Getting the size right
European cut — take your usual size. Most Muay Thai shorts on the market are Thai-made and sized accordingly, which is why almost every seller tells you to order one size up. These are cut to European sizing, so that correction does not apply. Eight sizes, XS to 4XL, where the bulk of the market stops at XXL. The elastic waistband absorbs a swing in waist measurement, which helps through a fight camp. If you train in a groin guard, go one size up.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Muay Thai shorts run small?
Thai-made shorts do, which is why the usual advice is to order one size up. These are a European cut — take your usual size. Eight sizes run from XS to 4XL. Between two sizes, or if you wear a groin guard, take the larger one.
What is the difference between Muay Thai shorts and boxing shorts?
Muay Thai shorts sit above the knee with a high side split and a wide elastic waistband, which clears the hip for kicks and clinch work. Boxing shorts run longer with the waistband above the navel, marking the low-blow line. These are the Muay Thai cut, and they carry over to boxing training without trouble.
Who is Nigeria’s most successful boxer?
Dick Tiger, born Richard Ihetu in 1929, world middleweight champion in 1962 and world light heavyweight champion in 1966, twice named fighter of the year and an inductee of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Why does Nigeria produce so many fighters?
A large domestic base plus strong diaspora communities in Britain and New Zealand, where fighters of Nigerian descent come through established boxing and MMA programmes. The pipeline runs in both directions.
How do you wash Muay Thai shorts?
Machine wash inside out at 30 °C / 86 °F, no tumble dryer, and never put an iron directly on the panels. Skip the fabric softener: it coats the weave and slows how fast sweat moves through it.
Are these unisex?
Yes. The cut is the same for men and women — only the size changes, and the range opens at XS, which is not true everywhere.
