Manawee Mahlee, also known in the ring as Laem Pho Sit Khun Wasan (แหลมโพธิ์ ศิษย์คุณวสันต์), comes from Pattani, a province in southern Thailand known for its fighting spirit. He began training Muay Thai at age 12, inspired by watching his father fight. Growing up in a struggling household, Manawee turned to Muay Thai not just as a sport—but as a way to build a better future. His fighting style is forward-driving and fierce, marked by walk-forward pressure, powerful kicks, punches, and dominant knees.