The King of the Kickboxers is a 1990 action film directed by Lucas Lowe and starring Loren Avedon and Billy Blanks. The film follows the story of Jake Donahue (Avedon), a talented kick-boxer seeking revenge for his brother's death at the hands of the ruthless champion, Khan (Blanks).
Jake travels to Thailand to learn from Phang (Keith Cooke), a skilled fighter who has defeated Khan in the past. Under Phang's tutelage, Jake hones his skills and prepares for his ultimate showdown with Khan.
As Jake trains, he meets a beautiful Thai woman named Somsak (Kathleen Kinmont), who becomes his love interest and helps him navigate Thai culture. Meanwhile, Khan continues to dominate the kick-boxing world, killing any opponent who challenges him.
The climax of the film takes place in a brutal fight between Jake and Khan, with both fighters determined to emerge as the king of the kickboxers. The fight is intense and visceral, with both men sustaining injuries as they battle to the death.
Ultimately, Jake emerges victorious, but not without significant sacrifice. The film ends with Jake bidding farewell to Somsak and returning to the United States, forever changed by his experience in Thailand and his victory over Khan.