Nationality Thai Height 170cm | Style Muay Thai | |
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Weight 63.0 kg (138.9 lb; 9.92 st) Name Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym | ||
Fighting out of Bangkok, Thailand | ||
Pakorn pksaenchaimuaythaigym vs saeksan or kwanmuang 2nd may 2014
Pakorn PKYOKKAOSaenchaiGym, formerly Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym, is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer, originally from the Phra Samut Chedi District, but now fighting out of Bangkok, Thailand. Pakorn is a former 135 lbs. Lumpinee Stadium champion and 65 kg Yokkao champion. He is the former 115 lbs Rajadamnern Stadium champion and is currently ranked nr. 1 at 135bs. He holds wins over fighters such as Sagetdao Petpayathai, Jomthong Chuwattana, Nong-O Kaiyanghadaogym, Pornsanae Sitmonchai and Kongsak Sitboonmee.
Contents
- Pakorn pksaenchaimuaythaigym vs saeksan or kwanmuang 2nd may 2014
- Pakorn pksaenchaimuaythaigym vs nong o gaiyanghadao 16th july 2014
- Career
- Titles and accomplishments
- References
Pakorn pksaenchaimuaythaigym vs nong o gaiyanghadao 16th july 2014
Career
Pakorn started training at the age of 9 and had his first fight a few months later, winning by decision. His father is a Muay Thai enthusiast and trained Pakorn until he joined the Sitphateang camp. Pakorn first camp in Bangkok was Sakyothin, moving to Jitti Gym for a year and finally joining former opponent Saenchai PKSaenchaimuaythaigym's camp at the 13 Coins resort. Pakorn subsequently moved with Saenchai to the PK Saenchai Muay Thai Gym in Bangkok before joining Evolve MMA in October, 2016.
In 2008, Pakorn won the 115 lbs. Rajadamnern Stadium title by beating Khaimukdam Chuwattana. In 2010, Pakorn fought Pornsanae Sitmonchai twice, once at Lumpinee Stadium and once at Rajadamnern Stadium, besting the aggressive former Rajadamnern Stadium champion on both occasions. Pakorn took on future Lumpinee Stadium champion Yodwicha Por Boonsit in 2012, with the fight ending in a draw. That same year he fought living legend and future team mate Saenchai PKSaenchaimuaythaigym in Glasgow, Scotland in what was Pakorn's first fight outside of Thailand. He lost the fight by decision after five rounds.
On December 5, 2013 Pakorn fought Kongsak Sitboonmee for the 135 lbs. Thailand lightweight title, winning the fight by decision. Three months later, on February 28, 2014, he took on Singdam Kiatmoo9 for the 135 lbs. Lumpinee Stadium lightweight title. Pakorn won the fight by decision. On June 14, 2014 Pakorn defeated Yetkin Özkul at Monte Carlo Fight Masters to win the WMC World Lightweight (-61.2 kg/135 lb) Championship. He defended his Lumpinee title on September 5, 2014 against Sagetdao Petpayathai, also winning this fight by decision. At Yokkao 11, held on October 11, 2014, Pakorn beat Englishman Greg Wootton for the promotion's -65 kg world title. Pakorn won the fight by decision after five rounds.
On 22nd August 2017, YOKKAO Boxing announced that Pakorn will fight under his new name, Pakorn PKYOKKAOSaenchaiGym. He is currently under YOKKAO management and trains at the YOKKAO Training Center in Bangkok.
Titles and accomplishments
