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competitive career?
Kaensak Sor Ploenjit was very important for my
athletic development. As a young boxer he was a
shining role model for me, and he still is today. He
has good techniques, he’s physically strong, and he’s
able to read a ght situation. I watched his training
to learn and develop similar skills.

What were your experiences abroad? What was
your first fight against a foreigner like?
The trips abroad were really interesting. I speak
some English, which helps a lot. I love my home
country, Thailand, very much, which is why I feel
most comfortable here. My rst ght abroad was in
Suriname. I was very tired after the long journey,
and I had to shed considerable weight to be able
compete in the 145-pound weight class, which I had
agreed to. I still won.

What is di erent about ghting a foreigner
rather than a Thai?
To ght a Thai athlete, I have to prepare myself with
intensive training, particularly concentrating on
knee techniques and clinching. Foreign ghters are
physically strong, but sometimes they are concerned
about technical skills, particularly elbow techniques,