text: where does kick-boxing rank in popularity as a sport?   depends where which country you are in? in thailand, numero uno! in north america, we have sooooooooooo many sports, so kick-boxing is kinda low. it's more popular in europe than in the us.  kick-boxing is awesome! i watched sevceral fights when i was in thailand and those little guys are lightning fast and can kicks and fight. much more entertaining than western kick-boxing!