John Wayne Parr's EMOTIONAL Retirement Fight Interview

Watch as Muay Thai legend John Wayne Parr looks back on his storied career in an emotional interview with ONE commentator Michael Schiavello ahead of his retirement fight against Filipino icon Eduard Folayang at ONE X on 26 March!
#ONEX | 26 March | PPV: 8PM SGT/8AM ET | Part II: 5PM SGT/5AM ET | Part I: 1PM SGT/1AM ET
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[@14daroad]

Watched him at K-1 Max ages ago, incredible that he is still fighting. What a warrior!

[@a-q9414]

This was powerful. Parr deserves all the praise for a legendary and inspiring career.

[@RUTHLESSACADEMY]

John Wayne Parr, I was 7 years old when I watched your fights on DVD for first time! Now I'm 25, I moved to Thailand and made 52 professional fights. You had a great career and as always I got your back. Chok dee kab!👊🏼🦶🏻🙏🏻

[@Samsok013]

52 is really good man. Respect

[@jordanbabcock9349]

John Wayne Parr is an international treasure. He's proof that with dedication dreams do come true. He's a hardened warrior that never lost his softer side. An animal and a family man. We are blessed to have watched your battles and wish you the best in life after competition. We love you round the world John Wayne Parr.

[@greghale4579]

His smile is so infectious. Such a legend

[@greghale4579]

oh god now i'm crying too

[@RankedShooter]

Damn! He had me crying too! Good luck, Sir! From a martial arts enthusiast to you! What a career!!! 👏 🙌 🥊🙏

[@mgheee]

One of the best fighters to come out of Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jlore6344]

This was epic!!! John Wayne Parr is a LEGEND no matter how this fight turns out. He owes us nothing! I hope he can achieves his goals and enjoys this last event. Lookin forward to it.

[@traciparker7108]

Whew....this one got the tears flowing. What a Legend. True Champion in all aspects of life. What a true pleasure it has been watching you compete. Thank you for keeping us entertained ❤

[@theartfuldodger7711]

jwp what a legend, the few times i met him, he didnt have to be generous, but he was donating signed gloves to a charity auction done by cannon gold coast. he was so forthcoming and friendly. took 2 seconds to get a hold of him, true blue top aussie bloke.. with bushido spirit

[@lukaskolak5778]

He’s actually awesome so humble spoke to him as a kid and was more then happy to talk and what a character what a smile and what a man legend for ever

[@caionpoeta7424]

when a person smiles that much talking about their work, their legacy, man, that's huge and beautiful and powerful and inspirational! thanks for everything, mr Parr!

[@issacojeda5056]

John Wayne Parr is such a legend! 🥺 it’s going be a emotional one for me. Sending big love from the US.

[@danielradd111]

Respect from australia

[@dalelane1948]

Wow PLEASE PUBLICISE THIS MORE!!!!! JWP is THE legend of Australian combat sport. The Australian public need to hear this is on, he is one of the few fighters the general public know and love (not to mention those of us who have followed him).

[@EbuGamer1]

The lump in my throat!!! I’ve been blessed to train with JW, Angie and his family at Boonchu. Never in my life have a met a such inspirational family. JW we all love you and let’s get this 100 mate. Love you homie.

[@vaiyavppp]

The gentleman, the legend, and the humbled fighter who Thai fans love! Good luck Boon Chu

[@boobtubereborn]

what a beautiful tribute to a true warrior. well done. we are all cutting onions.

[@Taylormadeseven]

Mate we absolutely love ya back home. Thanks for every fight,every moment. You mate are our superstar. We thank you.👋👋👋

[@Taylormadeseven]

And praise to our Michael for giving us this interview 👍

[@michaeljordan1728]

He is legend 🙏🤩🤩👍

[@zainabshabudin7280]

Im growing up with this legend era. John wayne parr,yodsanklai,mike tyson,prince nassem..from the first contender asia program. Tq one of living legend

[@DreamcastQ]

Congratulations Parr you're a hall of famer!!

[@RoyBlumenthal]

Stunning interview. Thanks. Have an amazing fight, dude.

[@johnhaworth7034]

He is so so amazing. Such an amazing career. Also you can tell how 'thai' he really is as he 'wai's naturally before even shaking the interviewer's hand at the end.

[@Chrissss205]

Man what a legend, always smiling, happy good to see his mentor is still alive 😁💪🇮🇪

[@Kbdisdat]

Wishing you best of luck Wayne Parr!! Absolute legend and true student of the game

[@fightgame4908]

That moved me to tears. Go, Wayne Parr.

[@Boro_MuayThai]

What a wonderful soul, always smiling always speaking in such a lovely way i've never heard him cursing or anything and his story is so so inspiring absolute legend that will never be forgotten

[@muybruno]

Didn’t expect to get teary eyed at 5.30am but here we are. What an absolute icon and inspiration. Congrats on an amazing career. Enjoy retirement champ you’ve earned it.

[@subzer0559]

Amazing man, very humble and thank you for the great fights!!

[@xXG3TPWNEDXx]

The most humble and kind savage.

[@sportyspikeypk1]

Most humble man on the planet...hope he wins...

[@aphaseelec]

He is a great representation for Muay Thai and Australia. True gentlemen, he deserved more from this sport but I'm sure he would say he got more than he expected. True Blue

[@cianjoyce4323]

Good luck getting your 100th win John Wayne. Your a legend!! Cheering you on from Ireland 🙏

[@lacika2481]

So lucky I could meet JWP in person after one o his fights in Hungary and talk with him a little bit. Such a humble a cheerful guy. Best of luck in his retirement! :)

[@JamesLee-wy3ix]

Love you JWP !!! You are the most amazing person ! God Speed !

[@user-hl7pb5uj2b]

I like the Spirit of this Guy!!He is a real Humble person!!

[@superghostfresh9095]

🙏🏻 thanks JWP

[@Downunder86]

What a humble friendly guy! John your a legend!

[@proudtobealbanianchannelof6012]

This guy is the best commentary on the world!!

[@andrewcarlton8069]

Man what an incredible but emotional interview. I was trying not to cry! What an incredible and inspirational warrior and person in and outside of the ring. In my opinion, John Wayne Parr is the greatest Aussie Muay Thai Fighter of all time. It’s hard to think he’s not if you actually look in depth at his full Muay Thai career. Dang man what a legend! He 100% fully deserves to be in the Muay Thai Hall of Fame if he isn’t already! Even though he didn’t win his last fight, he still deserves the G.O.A.T status for Aussie Muay Thai fighters and he’s one of the GOAT’S in Muay Thai, period. Congrats champ on an awesome legendary career!💪👊🏻😊

[@tokuhoawomi5455]

No matter if he wins or lose ,there will always be a smile in his face that's the reason i like him. 🤟🤟

[@jimmijames6294]

Much respect for Mr. Parr. He is a legend that Will always be chased.

[@jomutoify]

Next to all he reached as a fighter, i love him most for his fantastic mind!

[@GCALcontent]

Just. wonderful.

[@Dpnrog888]

Get that W JWP! Living legend mate.. thank you for being an inspiration for myself and many others..

[@miguelestrada3157]

Big fan of his Muay Thai fights, vicious fighter, much respect. Good to see the young man still looking good hahaha. I am 70 young, all the time before is gone mate.

[@aaronh4168]

Absolutely legend of the sport Wayne wish you luck tomorrow night 👊👊🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@baliaz369]

I cried watching that reel too .

[@Fitness121]

What a career👏🥊

[@Mercuricmike]

What spirit! 🙏🇵🇭

[@Tanzman78]

Forget the fighting, JWP is just a legend of a person, what an inspiration no matter what your path is in life.

[@tazojj3717]

One of the all time GOATS. thank you legend

[@danielradd111]

True legend of the sport.done himself,his family and australia proud 👏 🇦🇺 🪃

[@rodrigoderas500]

Mike, wow, I was wathching the fight. My heart felt that match, I wished John won that fight, besides he lost, he won something, the full admiration and respect of all. He closed a phase on his life, and show us a big lesson, a lesson about determination. He gave us a total show of his skills and allow us to see how he fought against all odds. Love and respecto for him, his family and wish him health and long days to become.

[@lingera8222]

True legend!

[@perleth8936]

He looks so humble

[@amyhancock5771]

such a beautiful human being

[@crocky69]

Humble legend, wishing you the best mate, get that 100🤙

[@ReesTalks]

God damn guys got me right in the feels with this one good luck JWP

[@StageTechyLecky]

A true legend in Australian sports

[@sonkaldo]

Both these guys are amazing Australians. JWP is such an awesome fighter, a humble human and the kind of person even though I have never met him I just want to go up to him a give him a hug and say thank you. I had a heart/kidney transplant three years ago and that was extremely tough on the mental side of things. So I don't have many heros. John Wayne Parr is my hero. I can no longer do martial arts myself. God bless JWP

[@sephadmiral6842]

Thanks for your contribution to the sports. Goodluck later

[@raziframli4642]

I know him 2010 salute the legend 🔥

[@tedenduro243]

What a legend!

[@kimleewan1056]

we love you and we satnd with you fighting uncle ❤️

[@profightsinfo]

🥲 I’m not crying, you’re crying! Haha. Great video, get that dub JWP! What a career.

[@koneking2569]

Man what a great guy, a true role model.

[@RIVURSTIX666]

Thank you John Wayne Parr

[@belabalogh9700]

I really hope he will win! Lets go John!

[@DouweEgbert]

Legend and true warrior

[@oaoa3953]

Such a nice bloke

[@albert07071]

great man

[@iawy8264]

Pioneer of the sport in the West Legend ❤️

[@suchartmanpru]

Have a good luck John wayne parr from Thailand

[@shaneash1598]

A class act!!!

[@notall7994]

Legend

[@Gamminn]

Love Wayne

[@moyzamtad]

ผมฟังจบแล้ว ร้องไห้ทันทีครับ . . ผมฟังไม่รู้เรื่อง

[@sizzer33]

The legend jwp. Thanks for your service to martial arts.

[@alincalancea3841]

The legend!!

[@ud6083]

Legend of the highest calibre

[@Midnight_456]

Big fat W!

[@sjcobra84]

I know I'm just some Random Joe but I want to give Mr Wayne Parr a hug. OSU.👊

[@letloverule100]

Legend.

[@14daroad]

Come on, John Wayne, get this job done!!!

[@91giles]

Who cut the onions? An incredible career and an inspiration to us all

[@tyronsimpson2143]

Mans legendary. My mate Chris's Alan stopoed him to take the world title belt if him back in the day. Respect Wane and God bless

[@StartSomewhereMedia]

What a legend

[@Jameswoodgo]

Just the fuckin man! best of luck jwp go out with a bang thanks for the years of great viewing

[@michaelrossi4904]

Legend in the flesh

[@nemervelasquez3098]

One of the most humble, legendary warriors to grace combat sports! Chokdee JWP!

[@adz1011]

What a beautiful thing to do.

[@amazingworld14658]

John Wayne parr you have 100 wins to me because inspiring and amazing career you have good side and that's the true fighter i looking for.. Love you dude..

[@andrewlawin5236]

Aussie Aussie Aussie! 💪🏼

[@thatguy4616]

Absolute fuckin gentlemen and a legend

[@abellara3790]

I look up this guy me being 35 years old and still going , can’t wait to watch his last fight :(

[@GenghisKhanTranDynasty81]

🙏🙏🙏

[@bigassdummy46]

He deserves a proper send-off inspired thousands. Glad he is getting out with his health.

[@Natsujiro5]

❤❤

[@buzby303]

👊🏼 Legend 👍🏼