Thanonchai Thanakorngym
Thanonchai Thanakorngym (ธนญชัย ธนกรยิมส์) is a Thai Muay Thai fighter.
| Thanonchai Thanakorngym | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jomnong Hampatong July 2, 1993 Satuek District, Thailand |
| Other names | Thanonchai Fairtex, Thanonchai Tor Sangtiennoi, Thanonchai Somwanggaiyang, Hong Thanonchai |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb; 9.6 st) |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Maat) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 151 |
| Wins | 97 |
| Losses | 46 |
| Draws | 8 |
Biography
Thanonchai started training in Muay Thai with his father at 12 years old. He then went to train with the legend Sangtiennoi Sor Rungroj at his gym and fought under the nme Thanonchai tor Sangtiennoi.
In 2015 Thanonchai changed gym to go train with Samart Payakaroon and fought under the name Thanonchai Thanakorngym.[1]
Thanonchai is a fan favorite of the stadiums because of his aggressive style and relentless pressure which he displayed 9 times against his rival and Muay Thai phenom Sangmanee Sor Tienpo. Some of these fights being particularly brutal and considered the best of their year.[2]
His fights against Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang are also vividly remembered by the fans as highlights of the year in Muay Thai.[3]
As of February 2016 he was ranked #1 in Rajadamnern Stadium at Super Featherweight according to Muaythai2000[4]
In late 2016 Thanonchai underwent knee surgery and spent 8 months in rehabilitation.[5] He made his comeback on the international scene fighting under kickboxing rules mainly in China.[6]
Thanonchai made his return to Muay thai in March 2019 after signing with a new sponsor, now fighting under the name Thanonchai Somwanggaiyang. In France at the Emperor Chok Dee event he won his fight by decision.[7]
He also became a boxing trainer during his time outside Muay Thai competition in Hong Kong and announced that he would come back to muay thai in Thailand in 2019.[8]
In June 2019 Thanonchai signed a contract with the ONE Championship organization.
Titles and accomplishments
- 2015 Siam Sport Fighter of the Year[9]
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 2015 Rajadamnern Stadium Fight of the Year (vs Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang on February 12)
- 2016 Rajadamnern Stadium Fight of the Year (vs Sangmanee Sor Tienpo)
Fight record
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97 Wins, 46 Losses, 8 Draws
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References
- "THANONCHAI THANAKORN". www.siamfightmag.com.
- McLachlan, Kyle (26 June 2014). "Muay Thai Results & Video: Fight of the Year contender between Sangmanee and Thanonchai". Bloody Elbow.
- "A Breakdown of the Most Exciting Fight of 2015 - Thanonchai vs Saeksan". 13 February 2015.
- "+++ Muaythai2000 Site :: Champion Of Stadium+++". 23 March 2016. Archived from the original on 23 March 2016.
- "แรมโบ้เลือดเดือด"ธนญชัย"ขอพักสังเวียน หันมาขายเครื่องเขียน...เป็นผู้ฝึกสอนมวย". www.siamsport.co.th. 12 October 2017.
- ""ธนัญชัย" ประกาศเลิกชก 5 ยก เตรียมโกอินเตอร์เต็มรูปแบบ". www.thaikick.net.
- "EMPEROR CHOK DEE : THANONCHAI vainqueur, NAJM et NJIBA au coude à coude". Muaythaitv.
- sodsroi (22 April 2562). "ธนญชัย ขอรับใช้ชาติลุยซีเกมส์ ก่อนคืนสังเวียนมวยไทยมาตรฐาน". Check date values in:
|date=(help) - Goyder, James (7 March 2016). "Thanonchai Wins 'Fighter of the Year' at the Siam Sport Awards".
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