Saenchai
Saenchai was born in Maha Sarakham, Thailand on July 30th, 1980 and is the Boxer. At the age of 43, Saenchai biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
At 43 years old, Saenchai has this physical status:
Since 2010 he has fought 88 times in 15 countries and is perhaps the most active international fighter. He is known for his excellent head movement, defensive footwork, unconventional kicks, and jumping attacks. His speed, athleticism, and the large variety in his unorthodox arsenal made him an exceptionally difficult opponent to prepare for. He retired from serious competition in Thailand in 2014 and now solely competes in showcase fights around the world against foreign, usually bigger opponents. Upon retiring from competition on the Thai circuit he was still able to make 130 pounds, with his final fight being forced to make 129 pounds.
Since 2014, Saenchai has frequently competed at the Thai Fight promotion, a Thailand-based promotion. He has often been the headliner at more recent Thai Fight events and has won four King's Cup titles with the promotion at 67 kg and 70 kg. He holds the promotion's records for most titles with 4 and all-time wins with 43.
Early career
Saenchai began learning Muay Thai when he was 8 years old. When his friend's elder brother was awarded a prize after a fight, he decided to start learning Muay Thai in Jocky gym. He debuted after just a week of training, and he took his first fight by default of 30 Baht ($1).
He started fighting in Bangkok when he was 14 years old and then moved to Somluck Kamsing's Kamsing gym. A transfer fee was charged to Kamsing in 300,000 Baht. Saenchai Sor.Khamsing ( ) is the reason why Saenchai's ring name was chosen ().
Saenchai claimed the Lumpinee stadium championship at age 16 in 1997. When he was 18, he captured the Lumpinee stadium championship at bantamweight.
Saenchai converted to boxing in 2002. At featherweight, he debuted as "Suphachai Saenpong." On November 27, 2003, he defeated Rud 4K Kevkatchewon of the Philippines to challenge for the vacant interim title of PABA, and he prevailed by unanimous decision. He retained his PABA title against Rud in January 2004.
He returned to Muay Thai in 2004.
Saenchai went to Japan twice to combat, and Khamsing accepted those dates, but Khamsing disagreed the third time. Despite Khamsing's attempts to prevent Saenchai from travelling to Japan, Khamsing went to Japan with some Muay Thai fighters from another gym. Khamsing broke off contact with Saenchai as a result of the incident, and Saenchai travelled to Kingstar Gym. Khamsing's transfer fee was 300,000 Baht from Kingstar gym at this moment. Saenchai fought against Sang-Soo Lim from Korea in Japan on July 3, 2006. Saenchai had intended to fight Shinya Ishige but was forced to withdraw two weeks earlier because of an injury during preparation. Lim was 21 cm taller and 10 kilograms heavier than Saenchai, but Saenchai beat Lim at 2R with a right hook.
Saenchai took on two Muay Thai fighters in a single bout at Lumpinee stadium on July 3, 2009. He fought against Petchboonchu FA Group in the 1 to 3 rounds. Petchboonchu threatened aggressively at 1R, but Saenchai stayed faithful to his stamina-saving technique and shattered Petchboonchu's balance several times. Saenchai fought against Sagetdao Petpayathai from 4 to 5 rounds. Saenchai maintained his critical distance with front-kicks and middle-kicks, and he threw telling blows more often than Sakeddaow did. With a unanimous decision after 5R, the referee announced Saenchai's victory.
Saenchai defeated Tetsuya Yamato from Japan on March 14, 2010 in Los Angeles to face the empty world lightweight title sanctioned by Muay Thai Association of America (MTAA). Saenchai defeated Yamato with a left high kick at 1R and claimed the MTAA title.
Saenchai was first signed by Yokkao's founder, Philip Villa, as a sponsored fighter of the Yokkao Fight Team in 2011. Saenchai was one of the original owners of the Muay Thai Combat Fan Expo in Rimini, Italy, with Buakaw Banchamee, Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, Dzhabar Askerov, and several others.
Saenchai competed at Yokkao Extreme 2012 in front of 12,000 people on January 21, 2012. In Muay Thai law, he failed for the first time against a European. Fabio Pinca, an international Thai boxer, was involved in the fight in Milan, Italy. Saenchai had defeated Pinca several years ago. Despite the 12 kg weight difference, Saenchai put up a good fight. However, Pinca's size was starting to show by the third round. He tied Saenchai up and win a close but contentious decision. Pinca's headbutt on Saenchai ended in unison, as Saenchai's streak of 20 or more straight victories against international fighters was shattered.
He defeated Singdam Kiatmoo9 on October 4, 2012, at Rajadamnern, and won by decision.
He defeated Pakorn Sakyothin by a vote at Super Showdown 4 in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 10, 2012, and then won by a points over Damian Alamos 12 days later at Best of Siam 2 in Paris, France. On December 9, 2012, Saenchai defeated Liam Harrison in Macau for the third time, defeating him in a landslide.
On January 26, 2013, in Milan, Italy, he outpointed the bowl cut Diesellek Aoodonmuang.
At Siam Warriors in Cork, Ireland, Saenchai defeated Houcine Bennoui on March 9, 2013.
On May 10, 2013, he lost to 17-year-old Yodwicha Por Boonsit on points at Lumpinee. On June 7, 2013, the two were supposed to meet again, but Saenchai was forced to leave due to a lingering neck injury.
He made his debut under Oriental kickboxing rules at Hoost Cup: Kings in Nagoya, Japan, on June 16, 2013, defeating Yosuke Mizuochi by unanimous decision in a three-round match.
He defeated Rafi Bohic by a unanimous vote at Muay Thai Warriors: Dabble in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on June 28, 2013.
Saenchai defeated the Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament in Phitsanulok on July 24, 2013.
In a match versus Sitboonmee on August 8, 2013, Saenchai defeated Kongsak Sitboonmee by decision in a rematch at Rajadamnern.
On September 7, 2013, it was announced that he would face Mickal Piscitello at the WBC World Muay Millennium Championship in Saint-Pierre, Réunion. Nevertheless, he denied ever being on the card.
On September 17, 2013, he defeated Andrei Kulebin at Combat Renaissance in China.
On November 15, 2013, he defeated Singdam Kiatmuuu9 by a majority at Yokkao 5 in Pattaya, Thailand.
In 2013, he lost a contest to Kong Hong Xing in the K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Quarter Finals in Foshan, China.
On the last ever show held at the old Lumpinee Stadium on February 7, 2014, he lost on points to Petchboonchu FA Group on points.
In a -65 kg match at Yokkao 7 in Pattaya, Thailand on February 19, 2014, Saenchai defeated Victor Nagbe by a draw.
He was due to meet with Irishman Stephen Hodgers at Origins IV at Welterweight (-64.00 kg/141 lb) in Perth, Western Australia, on March 8, 2014. Saenchai was unable to participate due to the fact that he did not satisfy certain requirements set by the Western Australia Combat Sports Commission, and he was replaced by Komkit Chanawong.
In a three-rounder at the grand opening of the new Lumpinee Stadium on February 28, 2014, Saenchai defeated Nong-O on points.
Saenchai defeated Shota Sato by a unanimous decision at Hoost Cup: Legend in Nagoya, Japan, on March 23, 2014.
On April 14, 2014, he defeated Kamen Picken via UD at Combat Banchamek in Surin, Thailand.
On June 6, 2014, he defeated Bertrand Lambert via a decision at Muay Thai in Macau.
On June 14, 2014, he will rematch Yetkin zkul in a World Lightweight (-61.2 kg/135 lb) Championship in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Saenchai P.K. died on September 24, 2014. Saenchai Muaythaygym made his Thai Fight debut on Thursday, defeating Craig Dickson (Sumalee) under Kard Chuek's instructions (with rope bindings taking the place of gloves).
In the main event at THAI FIGHT Turin on May 27, 2017, Saenchai defeated Shan Cangelosi of Italy by decision. Saenchai made a unanimous decision against Spanish Jonathan Fabian at Yokkao 26, 2017 in Hong Kong. By vote on September 30, 2017, Saenchai defeated Juan Salmeron by a margin of 76 percent at Thai Fight Barcelona.
Saenchai defeated American Arthur Sorsor by a landslide at KHMER-THAI FIGHT on November 25, 2017 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
In Muay Thai competition, Saenchai was undefeated for the entirety of 2018. He spent the entire year fighting in the THAI FIGHT circuit, winning a convincing 9–0.
He defeated Henrique Muller of Brazil by KO in the 3rd round of THAI FIGHT Bangkok 2017, his second THAI FIGHT championship, and his second THAI FIGHT Championship.
Saenchai then stopped Iran's Ramin Moazzami by a 1st-round KO on March 24, 2018.
He defeated Italy's Luca Roma THAI FIGHT Italy 2018 by a unanimous decision on April 21, 2018.
By unanimous vote at THAI FIGHT Samui 2018, he defeated Andrea Serra, an Italian.
At THAI FIGHT Hat Yai 2018, Saenchai defeated Amir Naseri of Iran on July 7, 2018.
He defeated Russia's Nikita Surovezhkin by a unanimous decision at THAI FIGHT Rayong 2018.
Saenchai won by a narrow margin over Isaac Santos of Brazil at THAI FIGHT Chiang Rai 2018.
He defeated Sif El Islam Djebaili by 1st-round KO at THAI FIGHT Saraburi 2018.
Saenchai defeated Jamal Madani for the 2018 THAI FIGHT 67 kg crown at THAI FIGHT Nakhon Ratchasima 2018. Saenchai was crowned the 2018 THAI FIGHT 67 kg King's Cup champion after three rounds and was crowned the 2018 THAI FIGHT 67 kg King's Cup champion, winning his third straight national title.
Saenchai began fighting at Yokkao 36 in Italy on January 26, 2019, where he defeated Cristian Faustino by unanimous decision on January 26, 2019.
He returned to the THAI FIGHT Phuket 2019 for the first event of the year, where he met Firdavs Boynazarov at THAI Fight Phuket 2019. Saenchai then went on to defeat Boynazarov by unanimous vote.
Saenchai was forced to leave the UAE on March 8, 2019, to face Valerii Abramenko of Ukraine, whom he defeated by unanimous decision.
On March 30, 2019, Saenchai returned to THAI FIGHT for the first time. He knocked out Javad Bigdeli of Iran in the 2nd round of THAI FIGHT Mueang Khon 2019 after a series of knee injuries to the body.
He defeated Argentina's Cristian Pastore by a majority vote at THAI FIGHT Betong 2019, a THAI FIGHT Betong 2019.
At THAI FIGHT Kham Chanod 2019 in Udon Thani, Saenchai defeated Cem Deniz of Australia by a unanimous vote on August 24, 2019.
Saenchai went on a Muay Thai seminar tour in the United States in September, 2019 with Spencer Brown, Yodchai, and Kru Jack. In a three-week span, they visited 20 gyms in 20 different cities.
Saenchai defeated Batjargal Sundui of Mongolia in the 1st round of THAI FIGHT Bangsaen 2019 on October 26, 2019.
Saenchai participated in the 2019 THAI FIGHT 70 kg King's Cup Tournament before going to THAI FIGHT Mae Sot 2019. Saenchai defeated Alejandro Amicucci of Argentina by 1st-round KO on November 23, 2019, progressing to the Tournament Final.
In the THAI FIGHT 50 kg King's Cup Tournament Final of 2019: THAI FIGHT: Thailand Fest in Patong, on December 21, 2019. Saenchai landed a knee in the clinch during the 1st round, securing the KO victory. As a result, he will be named the 2019 THAI FIGHT 70 kg King's Cup Tournament Champion, his second title with THAI FIGHT.
Saenchai defeated Shan Cangelosi for the YOKAO Diamond Welterweight title at YOKAO 45 and 46. He won the fight by a unanimous decision.
Saenchai recovered at the Thai Fight: New Normal event against Rodrigo Freitas after an eight-month absence as no activities were scheduled during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was victorious by decision. He took on Esmail Ganji in the event headliner, winning the match by decision at Thai Fight Begins.
In November 2020, Saenchai defeated twice. He defeated Danilo Reis and then won by decision at Thai Fight Korat 2020. He defeated Gabriel dos Santos in the second round three weeks later.
Saenchai's first fight of 2021 took place against Seth Grande in Thai Fight Nan on April 3. Saenchai obtained a landslide unanimous decision. At THAI FIGHT Khao Aor, Seanchai met Omar Elouers on December 19, 2021. He won the first round by a landslide.
Saenchai had signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and it is scheduled to debut in his native Thailand in late 2022. However, it was revealed in October 2022 that Saenchai would face Buakaw Banchamek, a former Muay Thai hero, in a BKFC match in March 2023.
Career highlights
Saenchai was signed by Yokkao's founder, Philip Villa, as a sponsored fighter of the Yokkao Fight Team in 2011. Saenchai was a participant of the Muay Thai Combat Fan Expo in Rimini, Italy, with Buakaw Banchamek, Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee, Dzhabar Askerov, and several others.
Saenchai battled at Yokkao Extreme 2012 on January 21, 2012, in front of 12,000 spectators. He failed for the first time in Muay Thai rule against a European. Fabio Pinca, a foreign Thai boxer, was involved in the brawl in Milan, Italy. Saenchai had defeated Pinca a few years ago. Despite the weight difference of 12 kilograms, Saenchai put up a good fight. However, Pinca's size difference was starting to show by the third round. He tied Saenchai up and win a close but controversial decision. Pinca's headbutt on Saenchai went unpunished, as Saenchai's streak of 20 or more consecutive victories against foreign fighters was broken.
On October 4, 2012, he defeated Singdam Kiatmoo9 in Rajadamnern and won by decision.
At Super Showdown 4 in Glasgow, Scotland, he defeated Pakorn Sakyothin by a vote on November 10, 2012, and then won by a point over Damian Alamos twelve days later at Best of Siam 2 in Paris, France. Saenchai then defeated Liam Harrison for the third time at Muay Thai Warriors in Macau on December 9, 2012, a clear-cut majority decision.
Diesellek Aoodonmuang, the bowl cutter, was outpointed at Yokkao Extreme 2013 in Milan, Italy, on January 26, 2013.
Saenchai defeated Houcine Bennoui at Siam Warriors in Cork, Ireland, on March 9, 2013.
On May 10, 2013, he lost to 17-year-old Yodwicha Por Boonsit on points at Lumpinee. On June 7, 2013, the pair were supposed to rematch, but Saenchai was forced to miss the match due to a lingering neck injury.
At Hoost Cup: Kings in Nagoya, Japan, he debuted under Oriental kickboxing laws, defeating Yosuke Mizuochi by a unanimous vote in a three-round match.
He beat Rafi Bohic by a majority vote at Muay Thai Warriors: Dabble in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on June 28, 2013.
Saenchai took the Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament in Phitsanulok on July 24, 2013.
In a rematch at Rajadamnern on August 8, 2013, Saenchai defeated Kongsak Sitboonmee by vote.
On September 7, 2013, it was announced that he would face Mickal Piscitello at the WBC World Muay Millennium Championship in Saint-Pierre, Réunion. Nevertheless, he denied ever being on the card.
On September 17, 2013, he defeated Andrei Kulebin at Combat Renaissance in China.
On November 15, 2013, he defeated Singdam Kiatmuu9 by a vote at Yokkao 5, Thailand's Pattaya, Thailand.
In Foshan, China, he lost an extension round to Kong Hong Xing at the K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Quarter Finals.
At the last ever show held at the old Lumpinee Stadium on February 7, 2014, he lost on points to Petchboonchu FA Group on points.
In a -65 kg match at Yokkao 7 in Pattaya, Thailand on February 19, 2014, Saenchai defeated Victor Nagbe by vote.
He was scheduled for a telephonic meeting with Irishman Stephen Hodgers at Origins IV at Welterweight (-64.00 kg/141 lb) in Perth, Western Australia, on March 8, 2014. However, Saenchai was unable to participate because he did not meet certain conditions demanded by the Western Australia Combat Sports Commission, and Komkit Chanawong was unable to compete.
In a three-rounder at the grand opening of Saenchai Stadium on February 28, 2014, Saenchai defeated Nong-O on points.
At Hoost Cup: Legend in Nagoya, Japan, Saenchai defeated Shota Sato by a majority vote.
On April 14, 2014, he defeated Kamen Picken via UD at Combat Banchamek in Surin, Thailand.
He defeated Bertrand Lambert by a vote at Muay Thai in Macau on June 6, 2014.
On June 14, 2014 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, he will rematch Yetkin zkul in a match for the WMC World Lightweight (-61.2 kg/135 lb) Championship.
Saenchai P.K.'s September 24, 2014, was the first to do so. Saenchai Muaythaigym made his debut on Thai Fight, defeating Craig Dickson (Sumalee) under Kard Chuek's rules (with rope bindings taking the place of gloves).
In the main event at THAI FIGHT Turin on May 27, 2017, Saenchai defeated Shan Cangelosi of Italy by a vote. In Hong Kong, Saenchai took a unanimous decision against Spanish Jonathan Fabian on September 11, 2017. Saenchai defeated Juan Salmeron by a vote on September 30, 2017 at Thai Fight Barcelona.
By a vote at KHMER - THAI FIGHT on November 25, 2017 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Saenchai fought and defeated American Arthur Sorsor by a solitary margin.
In Muay Thai competition, Saenchai was undefeated for the entire year. He spent the entire year fighting in the THAI FIGHT circuit, winning a convincing 9-0.
He beat Henrique Muller of Brazil by KO in the 3rd round of the 2017 THAI FIGHT Bangkok 67 kg King's Cup crown, his second THAI FIGHT championship.
Saenchai then stopped Iran's Ramin Moazzami by 1st-round KO on March 24, 2018.
He defeated Italy's Luca Roma THAI FIGHT Italy 2018 by a vote of April 21, 2018.
At THAI FIGHT Samui 2018, he defeated Andrea Serra, another Italian, by a majority vote.
Saenchai defeated Amir Naseri of Iran at THAI FIGHT Hat Yai 2018.
Nikita Surovezhkin of Russia was defeated by unanimous decision at THAI FIGHT Rayong 2018, on August 25, 2018.
Saenchai defeated Isaac Santos of Brazil 5-0 at THAI FIGHT Chiang Rai 2018, on October 27, 2018.
He defeated Sif El Islam Djebaili by 1st-round KO at THAI FIGHT Saraburi 2018, 2018.
Saenchai defeated Jamal Madani in the 2018 THAI FIGHT 67 kg title at THAI FIGHT Nakhon Ratchasima 2018, which came to an end of the year. Saenchai was awarded unanimous decision and was named the 2018 THAI FIGHT 67 kg King's Cup Champion for his third straight championship after three rounds.
Saenchai started the year off fighting in Yokkao 36 in Italy, where he defeated Cristian Faustino by unanimous vote on January 26, 2019.
He returned to THAI FIGHT Phuket 2019 in time for the first event of the year, where he met Firdavs Boynazarov at THAI FIGHT Phuket 2019. Saenchai went on to defeat Boynazarov by a unanimous vote.
Saenchai and the UAE qualified to compete in Fight Night Dubai on March 8, 2019 to face Valerii Abramenko of Ukraine, who was defeated by unanimous decision.
On March 30, 2019, Saenchai returned to THAI FIGHT for the second time. In the 2nd round of THAI FIGHT Mueang Khon 2019, he knocked out Javad Bigdeli of Iran after a string of knee injuries to the body.
He defeated Argentina's Cristian Pastore by a unanimous vote at THAI FIGHT Betong 2019.
Saenchai defeated Cem Deniz of Australia by a unanimous vote at THAI FIGHT Kham Chanod 2019, Udon Thani.
Saenchai went on a Muay Thai seminar tour in the United States in September, 2019 with Spencer Brown, Yodchai, and Kru Jack. Over a three-week period, they visited 20 gyms in 20 diverse towns.
Saenchai defeated Batjargal Sundui of Mongolia in the 1st round of THAI FIGHT Bangsaen 2019 on October 26, 2019.
Saenchai participated in the 2019 THAI FIGHT 70 kg King's Cup Tournament prior to THAI FIGHT Mae Sot 2019. In the THAI FIGHT Mae Sot 2019 tournament semi finals, Saenchai defeated Alejandro Amicucci of Argentina by 1st-round KO, advancing to the Tournament Final.
In the THAI FIGHT 70 kg King's Cup Tournament Final of 2019, he will face Tophik Abdullaev of Georgia. Saenchai landed a knee in the clinch during the 1st round, gaining the KO victory. As a result, he will be named the 2019 THAI FIGHT 70 kg King's Cup Tournament Champion, his second title with THAI FIGHT.
Saenchai defeated Shan Cangelosi for the YOKAO Diamond Welterweight Championship at YOKAO 45 and 46. He was victorious in the fight by a unanimous vote.
Saenchai returned to the Thai Fight: New Normal event against Rodrigo Freitas after an eight-month absence, as no activities were scheduled during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was the winner of the competition by vote. He defeated Esmail Ganji in the event headliner, winning by default.
In November 2020, Saenchai defeated twice. He defeated Danilo Reis in 2019 and won by decision. Gabriel dos Santos' second-round knockout was beaten three weeks later by a man three weeks later.
Saenchai's first fight of 2021 came against Seth Grande in Thailand on April 3. Saenchai took the lead in a landslide unanimous decision. On December 19, 2021, Seanchai met Omar Elouers at THAI FIGHT Khao Aor. By a first-round knockout, he secured the fight.
Saenchai had signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and he was expected to debut in Thailand in late 2022. However, it was reported in October 2022 that Saenchai would face fellow Muay Thai legend Buakaw Banchamek in a bare-knuckle muay thai brawl in a BKFC event in March 2023.