Cyrus Washington

Washington started training Japanese Kendo at a young age and boxed as an amateur. At 10 years old, he got enrolled in Taekwondo, under WTF Taekwondo, and trained consistently until becoming an elite competitor in the state in Michigan. In 7th grade, when his teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. Washington replied: “A kickboxer”.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/GracieBarraWestchaseFanPage/posts/meet-our-muay-thai-head-instructor-cyrus-washington-with-over-120-professional-f/1448479491846530|title=Meet our Muay Thai head instructor Cyrus Washington|date=13 November 2016|website=Facebook|language=en-US}}

On February 22, 2010, Washington scored a 1st-round knockout against rising Muaythai star Harlee Por.Pramuk winning the Pk-1 Championship Belt at Patong Boxing Stadium in Phuket, Thailand.{{Cite web|url=http://chicagosmma.com/2011/02/bima-chicago-cyrus-washington-muay-thai-seminar|title=BIMA CHICAGO: CYRUS WASHINGTON MUAY THAI SEMINAR|date=8 February 2011|author=Executioner|website=Chicago MMA|language=en-US}}

On December 29, 2010, as he was moving up in the ranks, Washington faced 5-times World Muay thai Champion Jomhod Kiatadisak in Phuket, Thailand.{{Cite web|url=https://fightsportasia.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/cyrus-washington-the-most-under-rated-man-we-know|title=Cyrus Washington – The most underrated man we know|date=8 February 2012|author=Executioner|website=FightSports Asia|language=en-US}} Washington went full 5-rounds with the Muay thai legend losing the fight on points to a close decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFMo25RItJg&t=11s|title=Cyrus Washington (Tiger Muay Thai) VS Johmhod 5 X World Muay Thai Champion

|publisher=Tiger Muay Thai|date=20 June 2012}}

On 6 April 2011, Washington faced Cosmo Alexandre in a Super Fight bout for Battle in the Desert II in Primm, Nevada organized by the Lion Fight Promotions.{{Cite web|url=https://muaythaitv.uk/news/cosmo-alexander-vs-cyrus-washington-n1585.html#sthash.UKno7HTM.dpbs|title=Cosmo Alexander vs Cyrus Washington - Battle in the Desert II|date=13 April 2011|website=MuaythaiTV|language=en-US}}{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Alexandre won the fight by decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2011/05/lion-fight-promotions-battle-in-desert.html| title=Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 2" event recap|access-date=2011-05-16|publisher=Muaythai Authority|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519085714/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2011/05/lion-fight-promotions-battle-in-desert.html|archive-date=2011-05-19}}

On September 10, 2011, Washington was scheduled to face Dave Zuniga in Winnipeg, Canada for the IKF Intercontinental Middleweight Championship. However, due legal issues and pending charges, Washington was refused entry into Canada the Thursday prior to the event.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ikfkickboxing.com/PastProChampions.html|title=Past Pro Champions|access-date=4 October 2020|work=IKF}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

On April 28, 2012, Washington faced Ky Hollenbeck at the Legends Muay Thai Championship in San Francisco, California.{{cite web|url=http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2012/04/ky-hollenbeck-vs-cyrus-washington-set.html|title=Ky Hollenbeck vs. Cyrus Washington set for Legends Muay Thai Championship|date=5 April 2012|publisher=Muaythai Authority|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321043732/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2012/04/ky-hollenbeck-vs-cyrus-washington-set.html|archive-date=21 March 2015}} Hollenbeck won on with a vicious spinning elbow knockout in round one to take the WMC Intercontinental Middleweight (-72.58 kg/160 lb) belt.{{cite web|url=http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2012/04/results-and-recap-legends-muay-thai.html|title= Results and Recap: Legends Muay Thai Championship|date=5 April 2012|publisher=Muaythai Authority|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321042620/http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2012/04/results-and-recap-legends-muay-thai.html|archive-date=21 March 2015}}

On 21 December 2019, Washington faced Thai Fight Champion Tengnueng Sitjaesairoong and lost by on points.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2019/12/22/saenchai-kos-tophik-abdullaev-at-thai-fight-patong|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222154807/https://www.fightmag.com.au/2019/12/22/saenchai-kos-tophik-abdullaev-at-thai-fight-patong/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 22, 2019|title=Saenchai KO's Tophik Abdullaev at Thai Fight Patong|publisher=Fightmag|date=22 December 2019}}

As of 2013, Washington was ranked #5 Middleweight in the world by Muaythai Authority.{{cite web|url=http://muaythaiauthority.blogspot.com/2013/10/updated-middleweight-rankings-10102013.html|title=Updated Middleweight Rankings 10/10/2013|publisher=Muaythai Authority|date=10 October 2013}}

In 2010, Washington participate in the first Enfusion Reality TV show called Test of the Champions,{{Cite web|url=http://enfusion-tv.com/2010/|title=2010 – TEST OF THE CHAMPIONS|access-date=4 October 2020|website=Enfusion|language=en-US}} a professional kickboxing show produced by It's Showtime in the Koh Samui, Thailand.{{Cite web|url=http://enfusion-tv.com/2010/cyrus-washington|title=Cyrus Washington|access-date=4 October 2020|website=Enfusion|language=en-US}}

• {{Cite web|url=https://thescienceof8limbs.com/2010/09/21/enfusion-epsiodes-streamed/|title=Enfusion 1st Episode Streamed Video|date=21 September 2010|author=Mike LNg|website=Science of 8 Limbs|language=en-US}}
• {{Cite web|url=https://strikingcorner.com/tag/cyrus-washington/|title=Yodslanki and Buakaw confirmed to fight on Enfusion Live in 2017|author=Anoop Hothi|website=The Striking Corner|date=3 December 2016|language=en-US}}
• {{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f42/enfusion-1361467|access-date=July 29, 2011|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129070333/http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f42/enfusion-1361467/|archive-date=29 November 2010|title=Enfusion Episode 2|website=Sherdog}}
• {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmA9Q399qIQ|title=Cyrus Washington On Enfusion 2010!|date=31 August 2009|author=FightingFarang|website=YouTube|language=en-US}}

On 22 October 2011, Washington faced Stephen Richards at Bangkok Fight Night 11 in Atlanta, Georgia with the WBC Muay Thai National Super Middleweight title on the line. The fight was declared a majority draw and no one walked away with the title.{{Cite web|url=https://muaythaiauthority.blogspot.com/2011/10/cyrus-washington-talks-about-his-draw.html|title=Cyrus Washington talks about his draw with Stephen Richards|date=27 October 2011|website=Muaythai Authority|language=en-US}}

On 7 September 2013, Washington faced Marcus Fisher the Warriors Cup XVIII event in New Jersey, USA{{Cite web|url=http://muaythaiauthority.blogspot.com/2013/07/marcus-fisher-vs-cyrus-washington-set.html|title=Marcus Fisher vs. Cyrus Washington set for the Warriors Cup XVIII|date=25 October 2013|website=Muaythai Authority|language=en-US}}

• {{Cite web|url=http://muaythaiauthority.blogspot.com/2013/03/cyrus-washington-replaces-stephen.html|title=Cyrus Washington replaces Stephen Richards against Marcus Fisher at The Warriors Cup XVI|date=21 March 2013|website=Muaythai Authority|language=en-US}} for the WBC Middleweight National Title.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/364072/thai-combat-attracting-plenty-ofattention-on-east-coast-of-america|title=Thai combat attracting plenty of attention on east coast of America|date=11 August 2013|website=Bangkok Post|language=en-US}} Washington was declared the winner by unanimous decision and claimed the WBC Super Middleweight US National Title.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wbcmuaythai.com/previous_news_select.php?id=315|title=IBRAHIM BEATS WATTHANAYA IN USA|date=13 September 2013|website=WBC Muaythai|language=en-US}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web|url=http://www.muaythaimes.com/2013/09/njsacb-official-weights-results-suspensions-and-staff-2/|title=NJSACB Official Weights, Results, Suspensions and Staff|date=9 September 2013|website=MuayThaimes|language=en-US}}

On 14 June 2014, Washington faced Brett Hlavacek and lost the title via unanimous Decision.{{Cite web|url=https://www.muaythaimes.com/2014/06/wbc-title-portraits-on-canvas-at-warriors-cup-xx/|title=WBC Title Portraits on Canvas at Warriors Cup XX|date=20 June 2014|website=MuayThaimes|language=en-US}}

On 13 December 2013, Washington faced James Martinez, who represented the United States at The Contender Asia. The fight took place on Take-On Productions in New York with the WKA Welterweight World Championship on the line.{{Cite web|url=http://www.muaythaimes.com/page/10/|title=While Expanding to California, Lion Fight XIX Bolsters the Foxwoods Show with Jeri Sitzes|date=16 November 2014|website=Muaythaimes|language=en-US}} Washington claimed the title after knocking out Martinez via spinning back kick to the stomach in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89ctLSzQnDM|title=Cyrus Washington aka Blackdynamite dec 13 rd2|date=29 December 2013|website=YouTube|language=en-US}}

In 2012, Washington competed in the Thailand based reality television series Thailand VS Challenger broadcast on AXN Network in Asia.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tigermuaythai.com/tiger-muay-thai-and-mma-alumnis-cyrus-washington-gets-set-to-star-on-reality-show-challenger-asia|title=Tiger Muay Thai and MMA alumnis Cyrus Washington gets set to star on reality show Challenger Asia|date=11 September 2011|website=Tiger Muay Thai|language=en-US}} The show was nominated for the International Emmy Award for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment. The show was a follow-up to Stephan Fox's The Contender Asia.{{Cite web|url=https://undertheropes.com/2014/07/08/muay-thai-documentaries-and-tv-shows-the-directory/|title=MUAY THAI DOCUMENTARIES AND TV SHOWS – THE DIRECTORY|date=8 July 2014|website=Under The Ropes|language=en-US}}

On July 6, 2022, Washington faced Hungarian Muaythai Champion Joni Mate in the main event at Freedom 6 in Yonkers, New York. Washington won by TKO in the first round to capture the Freedom World Light Heavyweight title.{{Cite web|url=https://mymmanews.com/cyrus-black-dynamite-washington-secures-freedom-gold|title=Cyrus "Black Dynamite" Washington secures Freedom gold|date=9 July 2022|website=MyMMANews.com|language=en-US}}

On 26 September 2010, Washington made his Lethwei debut facing Saw Nga Man who was the Openweight champion at the time. During the fight, Washington landed a powerful elbow on Saw Nga Man. The Burmese then avoided engagement trying to protect his swollen eye from more damage. With no stoppage, the fight ended in a draw according to Traditional rules Lethwei.{{Cite news|url=https://www.tigermuaythai.com/tiger-muay-thais-cyrus-washington-wins-bare-knuckle-fight-in-myanmar-then-gives-back-belt|title=Tiger Muay Thai's Cyrus Washington wins "bare knuckle" fight in Myanmar then gives back belt!|date=30 September 2010|work=Tiger Muay Thai}}

{{cquote|"Headbutts? Yeah it's dangerous, but I think all ways of fights are dangerous" said Washington.{{Cite web|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/sport/archives/2015/12/26/2003635700

|title=Foreigners drawn to Myanmar's bone-crunching kickboxing|date=26 December 2015|website=Taipei Times|language=en-US}}}}

A few months before their first fight where Tun Tun Min had beaten Saw Nga Man for the openweight title.

Their first meeting was on December 7, 2014 at the inaugural Air KBZ sponsored Aung Lan Championship. In a stunning upset Washington knocked out Tun Tun Min in round three in spectacular fashion. Even after using his time-out Tun Tun Min could no longer continue. Because the bout was considered an exhibition match,{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/18354-golden-belt-finally-up-for-grabs.html|title=Golden belt finally up for grabs|last=Hlaing|first=Kyaw Zin|date=6 January 2016|work=Myanmar Times|access-date=8 October 2020|archive-date=9 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709073213/https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/18354-golden-belt-finally-up-for-grabs.html|url-status=dead}} the openweight title was not at stake.

The rematch took place 4 months later on April 11, 2015 at Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium in Yangon. Cyrus was once again able to knock out Tun Tun Min with a spinning technique. Unlike in their first fight Tun Tun Min was able to recover during his timeout and eventually knock Cyrus down in the 5th round prompting the corner to throw in the towel. Cyrus later explained that there was some confusion about the rules. He tried to call for a timeout, but according to the official rules you cannot use one in the last round and resulted in the towel being thrown.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/14116-washington-to-kick-back.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110040603/https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/14116-washington-to-kick-back.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 10, 2018|title=Washington to kick back|last=Hlaing|first=Kyaw Zin|date=24 April 2015|website=Myanmar Times}}

On December 20, 2015, Tun Tun Min faced Cyrus Washington at the second Air KBZ Aung Lan Championship, for their third and final fight.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/18149-lethwei-champion-to-face-usa-fighter-for-the-third-time.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201005207/https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/18149-lethwei-champion-to-face-usa-fighter-for-the-third-time.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 1, 2018|title=Lethwei Champion to face USA fighter for the third time|last=Hlaing|first=Kyaw Zin|date=15 December 2015|work=Myanmar Times}} The fight ended quickly and Tun Tun Min struck Cyrus on the eye socket. After taking his timeout Cyrus made clear that he did not want to continue, and the match was stopped declaring Tun Tun Min the victor after just 71 seconds.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/martial-arts/18541-bring-on-the-world.html|title=Bring on the world|author=Kyaw Zin Hlaing|date=19 January 2016|work=Myanmar Times|access-date=30 March 2016|archive-date=9 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709075315/https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/martial-arts/18541-bring-on-the-world.html|url-status=dead}} After the fight many fans were displeased with how the fight concluded and threw bottles and other items into the ring.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/18254-a-tun-tun-minute.html|title=A Tun Tun Minute|last=Hlaing|first=Kyaw Zin|date=22 December 2015|work=Myanmar Times|access-date=30 November 2018|archive-date=1 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201051248/https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/18254-a-tun-tun-minute.html|url-status=dead}}

• {{Cite news|url=https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/18500-lone-chaw-s-protege.html|title=Lone Chaw's protege|last=Hlaing|first=Kyaw Zin|date=15 January 2016|work=Myanmar Times|access-date=30 November 2018|archive-date=9 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709033539/https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/18500-lone-chaw-s-protege.html|url-status=dead}}

After facing going 1-1 versus Tun Tun Min, Washington campaigned to fight more Burmese Lethwei Champions and he was set to face Lethwei Champion Too Too in July 2015.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/14116-washington-to-kick-back.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110040603/https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/14116-washington-to-kick-back.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 10, 2018|title=Washington to kick back|author=Kyaw Zin Hlaing|date=24 April 2015|website=Myanmar Times|language=en-US}}{{cite news|author=Kyaw Zin Hlaing|url=http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/sports/18149-lethwei-champion-to-face-usa-fighter-for-the-third-time.html|title=Lethwei Champion to face USA fighter for the third time|date=15 December 2015|work=Myanmar Times}}

On 26 July 2015, Washington faced Too Too inside the Thein Pyu Stadium in Yangon under traditional Lethwei rules. Before the fight both men had agreed to a potentiel extension of the fight in case the fight went into a draw.{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/traditional-boxing-packs-a-punch|title=Traditional boxing packs a punch|author=Cynthia Choo|date=1 November 2015|website=The Straits Times|language=en-US}} The match went for seven rounds rather than the sport's typical five. The fight ended in a draw, but both fighters said did not want to fight for this long again.{{cite news|author=Kyaw Zin Hlaing|url=http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/sports/15534-too-too-faces-american-in-monsoon-dust-up.html|title=Too Too faces American in monsoon dust up|date=16 July 2016|work=Myanmar Times}} Cyrus was set to face Tun Tun Min in December for a third and deciding grudge match.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/15713-dynamite-fight-has-extra-long-fuse.html|title=Dynamite fight has extra long fuse|author=Kyaw Zin Hlaing|date=28 July 2015|website=Myanmar Times|language=en-US|access-date=8 October 2020|archive-date=10 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010075121/https://www.mmtimes.com/sports/15713-dynamite-fight-has-extra-long-fuse.html|url-status=dead}}

Washington and Dave Leduc being the only two fighter to have stopped knockout artist Tun Tun Min, during Leduc's rise in Lethwei, fans often entertained the idea of a match between the two foreigners.{{cite web|last1=Eaton|first1=Matt|title=Bare essentials: Canadian raises profile of Burmese combat sport|url=https://asiatimes.com/article/bare-essentials-canadian-raises-profile-burmese-combat-sport/|website=Asia Times|date=15 May 2017}} In 2017, Washington officially challenged Leduc, who agreed to a challenge under traditional Lethwei rules.{{cite web|last1=Smith|first1=Pierre|title=LETHWEI Champ Leduc To Defend|url=http://www.muay-thai-guy.com/lethwei-champ-leduc-to-defend.html|website=The Muay Thai Guy|date=16 August 2017|access-date=8 October 2020|archive-date=14 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314232219/http://muay-thai-guy.com/lethwei-champ-leduc-to-defend.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last1=Eaton|first1=Matt|title=Dave Leduc Vs Cyrus Washington set for epic showdown|url=http://www.thefightnation.com/dave-leduc-vs-cyrus-washington-set-for-epic-showdown-in-japan|website=The Fight Nation|date=3 May 2017|access-date=8 October 2020|archive-date=23 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023160655/https://www.thefightnation.com/dave-leduc-vs-cyrus-washington-set-for-epic-showdown-in-japan/|url-status=dead}}

On August 20, 2017, Washington faced Leduc inside the Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, at the occasion of Myanmar Lethwei World Championship.{{cite web|title=(Japanese)対戦カード発表！！ミャンマー vs. 世界！８・20『第2回ラウェイ・ワールド・チャンピオンシップ』|url=http://miruhon.net/74902|website=The Weekly Fight|date=7 August 2017}} With over 100 fights to his record, Washington was the more experienced fighter of the two with Leduc having only 22 fights.{{cite web|author=Sifu Patrick Marcil|title=L'ascension de Dave "The Nomad" Leduc|url=https://gatineau.patenaudemartialarts.com/gatineau-martial-arts-kickboxing-mma/lascension-de-dave-the-nomad-leduc/|website=Gatineau Martial Arts|date=24 August 2016}} Thought Leduc dominated by applying pressure, drawing blood, and backing his opponent down, the fight was declared a draw under traditional Lethwei rules marking Leduc's fourth title defense in eight months.{{cite web|last1=Smith|first1=Pierre|title=NOMAD Leduc Retains Lethwei Belt|url=http://www.muay-thai-guy.com/nomad-leduc-retains-lethwei-belt.html|website=The Muay Thai Guy|date=26 August 2017|access-date=8 October 2020|archive-date=23 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023040318/https://muay-thai-guy.com/nomad-leduc-retains-lethwei-belt.html|url-status=dead}}

• {{cite web|last1=Marcil|first1=Patrick|title=Le lethwei: Le " Dure " des styles de kickboxing|url=https://gatineau.patenaudemartialarts.com/gatineau-martial-arts-kickboxing-mma/lethwei-dure-styles-de-kickboxing/|website=Gatineau Martial Arts|date=28 August 2016}}
• {{cite web|url=http://www.thefightnation.com/dave-leduc-returns-for-fifth-title-shot-in-december|title=Dave Leduc returns for fifth title shot on 10 December|date=20 November 2017|publisher=The Fight Nation|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816135812/http://www.thefightnation.com/dave-leduc-returns-for-fifth-title-shot-in-december/|archive-date=16 August 2018}}

On 7 November 2020, Washington challenged Dave Leduc for the second and final time to determine who is the best foreign Lethwei fighter.{{cite web|title=Cyrus Washington: Dave Leduc rematch would be 'biggest Lethwei debut' for ONE Championship|url=https://thebodylockmma.com/lethwei/cyrus-washington-dave-leduc-rematch-would-be-biggest-lethwei-debut-for-one-championship|author=Steven Rae|website=The Bodylock MMA|date=3 March 2020}}{{cite web|title=BREAKING: DAVE LEDUC VS CYRUS WASHINGTON 2 OFFICIAL FOR NOVEMBER 7TH IN THE US|url=https://www.overtimeheroics.net/index.php/2020/10/06/breaking-dave-leduc-vs-cyrus-washington-2-official-for-november-7th-in-the-us/ |author=Jeff Swartz|website=Overtime Heroics Lethwei|date=6 October 2020}} The fight was held at the Outlaw Saloon in Cheyenne, Wyoming under traditional Lethwei rules inside a cage. The announcer for the event was Robin Black and the presenter was Kody Mommaerts.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-09|title=Dave Leduc Cements His Legacy as King of Lethwei!|url=https://www.overtimeheroics.net/2020/11/09/dave-leduc-cements-his-legacy-as-king-of-lethwei/|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Overtime Heroics|language=en}} Leduc won the fight by TKO.{{cite web|title=Dave Leduc beats Cyrus Washington in Lethwei fight in USA|url=https://www.mdn.gov.mm/en/dave-leduc-beats-cyrus-washington-lethwei-fight-usa|author=Lynn Thit|website=mdn.gov.mm|date=9 November 2020}}{{cite web|title=King of Lethwei Dave Leduc confirms Cyrus Washington rematch in America|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/bare-knuckle-boxing/wlc-bare-knuckle-boxing/dave-leduc/king-of-lethwei-dave-leduc-confirms-cyrus-washington-rematch-in-america/|author=Andy Whitelaw|website=B.J. Penn|date=6 October 2020}}{{cite web|title=DAVE LEDUC VS. CYRUS WASHINGTON REMATCH TO TAKE PLACE ON U.S SOIL|url=http://www.thescrap.co/dave-leduc-vs-cyrus-washington-rematch-to-take-place-on-u-s-soil|author=Steven Rae|website=The Scrap|date=6 October 2020}}

== Personal life ==

On 22 July 2018, Washington was involved in a shooting while working security at a Houston nightclub. He suffered gun shot wounds to his lower abdomen and the bullet exited his leg.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thefight-site.com/home/dave-leduc-vs-cyrus-washington-the-rematch|title=Dave Leduc vs. Cyrus Washington: The Rematch|author=Mark Schroeder|date=3 November 2020|work=The Fight Site}} Washington now lives in Houston, Texas with his children.{{cn|date=April 2023}}

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Championships

• Freedom Fighter Promotions
• 20x20px 2022 Freedom Light Heavyweight Champion
• World Boxing Council (WBC)
• 20x20px WBC American Middleweight Champion
• World Kickboxing Association (WKA)
• 20x20px 2013 WKA Welterweight World Champion
• World Muaythai Federation (WMF)
• 20x20px WMF Super Middleweight World Champion
• World Kickboxing Federation (WKBF)
• 20x20px WKBF Middleweight World Champion
• United States Muay Thai Association (USMTA)
• 20x20px 2015 USMTA US Champion
• PK-1 Muay Thai
• 20x20px 2009-2011 Thailand Champion
• Lumpinee Stadium
• 2017 Lumpinee Stadium Light heavyweight Title Contender (−77 kg)
• Thailand VS Challenger TV Series
• Competitor on Team Challenger

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Awards, records, and honours

• Lethwei
• Competed in the first Lethwei World Championship title fight in North America {{small|vs. Dave Leduc}}
• Magazines
• 2010 Featured in Penthouse Magazine{{Cite news|url=https://www.tigermuaythai.com/penthouse-magazine-runs-article-on-tiger-muay-thais-cyrus-washington|title=Penthouse Magazine runs article on Tiger Muay Thai's Cyrus Washington|date=12 October 2010|work=Tiger Muay Thai}}
• 2010 Featured in the Muay Siam Magazine

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{{Fight record start|norec=y|title=Professional Lethwei record|record=1 wins (1 KOs), 3 losses, 3 draws}}

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| 2020-11-07 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Dave Leduc || Sparta Wyoming IV || Outlaw Saloon, Cheyenne, Wyoming || TKO || 4 || 2:40

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! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| For the Openweight Lethwei Golden Belt & Sparta Lethwei World Championship}}

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| 2017-08-20 || Draw ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Dave Leduc || 2017 Myanmar Lethwei World Championship || Yangon, Myanmar || Draw || 5 || 3:00

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! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| For the Openweight Lethwei Golden Belt & Openweight Myanmar Lethwei World Championship Title}}

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2015-12-20 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|MYA}} Tun Tun Min || 2015 Air KBZ Aung Lan Championship || Yangon, Myanmar || TKO || 1 ||

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| 2015-07-26 || Draw || align="left" |{{flagicon|MYA}} Too Too || Monsoon Fight || Yangon, Myanmar || Draw || 7 || 3:00

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2015-04-11 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|MYA}} Tun Tun Min || Thingyan Fight 2015 || Yangon, Myanmar || TKO || 5 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2014-12-07 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|MYA}} Tun Tun Min || 2014 Air KBZ Aung Lan Championship || Yangon, Myanmar || KO (spinning heel kick) || 3 ||

|- style="background:#c5d2ea;" |-

| 2010-09-26 || Draw|| align="left" |{{flagicon|MYA}} Saw Nga Man || International Lethwei Challenge Fights || Yangon, Myanmar || Draw || 5 || 3:00

|-

| colspan=9 | Legend: {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}

{{end}}

{{Fight record start|norec=y|title=Professional Muay Thai record|record=80 wins (50 (T)KOs, 25 loss, 1 draw}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2024-02-02|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Jesset Campos || Mitten Muay Thai || Clinton Township, Michigan || TKO || 2 ||

|-

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2022-09-17|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Adrien Rubis || Freedomfighter: Freedom 7 || New York City, New York || Decision (split) || 5 || 3:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Lost the Freedom Light Heavyweight World Championship}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2022-07-06|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|HUN}} Joni Mate || Freedomfighter: Freedom 6 || Yonkers, New York || TKO || 1 ||

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the Freedom Light Heavyweight World Championship}}

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2019-12-21|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Tengnueng Sitjaesairoong || THAI FIGHT: Thai Fest in Patong || Phuket, Thailand || Decision || 3 ||

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the 2019 THAI FIGHT 81kg Superfight belt{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agid6gr5l3E&t=310s|title=เต็งหนึ่ง ศิษย์เจ๊สายรุ้ง – ไทย VS ไซรัส วอชิงตัน – สหรัฐอเมริกา|publisher=THAI FIGHT OFFICIAL|date=2019-12-23|language=th|access-date=2020-01-06}}}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2015-10-11 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Ngoohaopetch Sor.Jor.Surapoj || Max Muay Thai || Bangkok, Thailand || KO || 2 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2014-07-19 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} JR Hines || Take On Productions || New York, United States || TKO || 1 ||

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2014-06-14 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Brett Hlavacek || Warriors Cup XVII || San Francisco, California ||Decision || 5 ||

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Lost WBC Muay Thai National Super Middleweight Championship}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2013-12-13 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} James Martinez || Take-On Productions || New York, United States || KO (spinning back kick) || 2 ||

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins WKA Welterweight World Championship}}

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2013-11-03 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|CHN}} Yi Long || 2013 in Wu Lin Feng || Las Vegas, USA || Decision || 3 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2013-09-07 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Marcus Fisher || Warriors Cup XVIII || San Francisco, California, United States || Decision || 5 ||

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins WBC Muay Thai National Super Middleweight Championship}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2013-04-06 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|SER}} Strahinja Ivanovic || Warriors cup XV || San Francisco, California || Decision || 5 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2013-07-28 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} JR Hines || Take On XXI || New York, United States || KO (spinning back kick) || 1 ||

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins 2015 USMTA National Champion}}

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2012-04-28 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Ky Hollenbeck || Legends Muay Thai Championship || San Francisco, California, United States || KO || 1 ||

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the WMC Intercontinental Middleweight Championship}}

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2011-12-23 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Nieky Holzken || Klaar Om Te Bossen 3 || Paramaribo, Suriname || TKO (Cut) || 2 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

|- style="background:#c5d2ea;"

| 2011-10-22 || Draw ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Stephen Richards || Bangkok Fight Night 11 || Atlanta, Georgia || Draw || 5 ||

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| For the WBC US National Championship{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2xBBz4sBtQ|title=Fight Night 11 Main Event (Cyrus Washington vs. Stephen Richards) |website=YouTube |date=14 January 2012}}}}

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2011-07-23 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Kaoklai Kaennorsing || Thailand Versus Challenger Series 2011 || Bangkok, Thailand || TKO || 3 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2011-06-23 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CHN}} Hong Guang || Wu Lin Feng 2011 - USA vs China || Zhengzhou, China || KO (spinning heel kick) || 1 ||{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3cjiREkQ4A&t=1s|title=Phuket Top Team, Cyrus Washington K-1 knockout in China against 'Superstar'|website=YouTube |date=23 July 2011}}

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2011-05-14 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Cosmo Alexandre || Lion Fight: Battle in the Desert II || Primm, Nevada || Decision || 5 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2011-04-05 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Thahan Chai || Patong Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || TKO || 1 ||{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbXP3w51QPs|title=Cyrus wins 1st round TKO|website=YouTube |date=20 July 2012}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2011-03-28 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Densakaw || Patong Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO || 1 ||

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2010-12-29 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Jomhod Kiatadisak || Bangla Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || Decision || 5 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2010-09-21 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Chalermchai || Patong Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO (spinning back kick)|| 3 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2010-07-01 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Chaiyo Thalangyanyeung || Patong Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO || 3 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2010-05-05 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Yodtawan || Bangla Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO || 1 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2010-02-22 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Harlee Por. Pramuk || Patong Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO (spinning back kick) || 2 ||

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| Wins the PK-1 Championship Belt{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw6PMD79Udw|title=Cyrus Washington (Tiger Muay Thai) wins the PK-1 Championship Belt|publisher=Tiger Muay Thai|date=20 June 2021}}}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2009-07-23 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Thaharneak || Patong Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO || 1 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2009-06-21 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Banyat || Patong Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO || 3 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2009-05-04 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Komsorn || Patong Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO (spinning back kick) || 2 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2008-10-17 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Anurak || Patong Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO || 1 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.tigermuaythai.com/cyrus-defends-muay-thai-title-w2nd-round-ko-fahpratan-wins-by-ko|title=Cyrus defends Muay Thai Title w/2nd round KO; Fahpratan wins by KO|date=17 October 2008|website=Tiger Muay Thai|language=en-US}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2008-02-16 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Chung Noi || Suwit Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO (spinning back kick) || 1 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2008-01-12 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Tonphet || Patong Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO || 1 ||

|-

| colspan=9 | Legend: {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}

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