Fifteen-year-old American prospect Tito Johnson was left in tears after signing a five-year contract with RWS Muay Thai.
The emotional moment came as Tito officially put pen to paper on his first professional Muay Thai contract.
His family watched on as the young fighter reached a major milestone in his career. Tito and his father shared an emotional embrace while holding the contract between them.
The moment marked the start of an exciting new chapter for the American teenager.
History made with RWS Muay Thai
Tito becomes the first American fighter and only the second-ever fighter to sign an exclusive contract with RWS Muay Thai.
He is also the first fighter to sign with the promotion before making his debut. That makes the deal a significant moment for both Tito and RWS Muay Thai.
Tito’s Big Ambitions
Despite his young age, Tito already has clear goals for his Muay Thai career. His ultimate ambition is to become a Rajadamnern Stadium World champion.
He also wants to help take Muay Thai to a wider global audience.
Can Tito Follow In Daniel Rodriguez’s Footsteps?
Tito now has the chance to follow a similar path to other international fighters.
Daniel Rodriguez has already shown what can be achieved on the Rajadamnern stage.
For Tito, the long-term target is clear. He wants to become a Rajadamnern champion and establish himself as an international Muay Thai star. At just 15 years old, he has plenty of time to chase those ambitions.
For now, the next step is making his RWS debut.