| Saenchai | |
|---|---|
 Saenchai in 2010 | |
| Born | Suphachai Saepong July 30, 1980 Kosum Phisai, Maha Sarakham, Thailand |
| Native name | ศุภชัย แสนพงษ์ |
| Other names | Saenchai P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym Saenchai Sinbimuaythai Saenchai Sor. Khamsing (แสนชัย ส.คำสิงห์) Sangpetch Patanakangym |
| Nickname | The Super Boxer of Sarakham (โคตรมวยสารคาม) |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Division | Flyweight Super Flyweight Bantamweight Super Bantamweight Featherweight Super Featherweight Lightweight Light Welterweight Welterweight Super Welterweight |
| Reach | 168 cm (66 in) |
| Style | Muay Thai, Muay Boran, Boxing |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 5 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 378 |
| Wins | 327 |
| By knockout | 41 |
| Losses | 49 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Manachai |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Suphachai Saepong (Thai: ศุภชัย แสนพงษ์; born July 30, 1980), known professionally as Saenchai (Thai: แสนชัย), is a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and former professional boxer. He is a former six-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across four divisions as well as the 1998 and 2008 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year. Nicknamed “The Super Boxer of Sarakham”, he is often regarded as one of the greatest and most talented fighters in the history of Muay Thai.[1][2][3]
Saenchai would often give up weight to find worthy opponents in Thailand, and from 2003 to 2014 only lost two times in Thailand when the weights were equal, with all other losses happening when he was forced to have a weight disadvantage to make the fights more equal.[4][5] 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. Incorporating Muay Boran style kicks and manoeuvres, he is known as a showman.[6] 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.[7]
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 five King's Cup titles with the promotion at 67 kg and 70 kg. He holds the promotion's records for most titles with 5 and all-time wins with 52.[8]
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- ^ "Saenchai: The GREATEST Muay Thai Legend Of All Time!". martialtribes.com. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ Zivanovic, Tomislav (26 March 2020). "Why Saenchai is The Best Muay Thai Fighter of All Time". middleeasy.com. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ "Muay Thai Results". Muaythai2000.com. 10 June 2005. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ^ "Muay Thai Results". Muaythai2000.com. 7 February 2014. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ^ "Yokkao UK".
- ^ "Muay Thai Results". Muaythai2000.com. 9 October 2014. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ^ "Saenchai Wins At Thai Fight, Extends Win Streak To 54 Fights". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 14 January 2021.