Worawut was born into a boxing family, his father Chatchainoi Chaoraioi was a famous Muay Thai kickboxer in the 1980s and 1990s. His uncle Takrawlek Dejrath was also a former Muay Thai kickboxer and was a contemporary 108 lbs professional boxing contender.[2]
Before turning professional he had about 250 Muay Thai fights.[3]
Professional boxing career
Worawut made his professional debut against Hui Lu on 19 May 2018. He won the fight by a second-round knockout. Worawut amassed an 8–0 record during the next 17 months, winning all both one of those fights by way of stoppage.[4] Worawut won the vacant WBC Youth super bantamweight title during this run, with a second-round technical knockout of the undefeated Muhammad Ashiq on 20 April 2019.[5]
Worawut was scheduled to face Alvin Medura for the vacant WBC-ABC super bantamweight title on 19 October 2019, at the Workpoint Studio in Bang Phun.[6] He won the fight by a sixth-round technical knockout, flooring Medura at the 1:35 minute mark.[7] Worawut made his first title defense against Daichi Matsuura on 21 December 2019.[8] He won the first twelve-round bout of his career by unanimous decision.[9] Worawut next faced Artid Bamrungauea in a non-title bout on 7 March 2020. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.[10] Worawut fought in yet another non-title bout on 1 August 2020, against Jomar Fajardo.[11] He won the fight by a quick second-round knockout.[12]
Worawut was booked to make his second WBC-ABC super bantamweight title defense against the journeyman Joel Kwong on 5 September 2020, at the Workpoint Studio in Bang Phun.[13] He won the fight by a fourth-round technical knockout. Worawut staggered Kwong down with a flurry of punches near the end of the round, which forced the Filipino boxer the take a knee. Kwong was unsteady on his feet after beating the ten count, which prompted his cornermen to throw in the towel.[14] Three months later, on 5 December 2020, Worawut faced Anurak Madua in a non-title bout. He won the fight by a fast second-round technical knockout.[15]
Worawut made his third WBC-ABC super bantamweight title defense against the former two-time WBObantamweight champion Panya Uthok on 13 March 2021, at the Workpoint Studio in Bang Phun.[16] He won the DAZN broadcast bout by unanimous decision, with scores of 97–93, 98–92 and 98–92.[17] Worawut was booked to make his fourth WBC-ABC title defense against the 40-fight veteran Sukpraserd Ponpitak on 15 January 2022.[18] As the bout failed to materialize, Worawut instead faced Kompayak Porpramook in a non-title bout on 26 February 2022.[19] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]
One month later, on 26 March, Worawut faced Jelbirt Gomera.[21] He made quick work of his opponent, stopping Gomera with a left hook at the 2:12 minute mark of the second round.[22] Worawut made his fourth WBC-ABC title defense against Ken Jordan on 28 May 2022. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding him every single round of the bout.[23] Worawut made his fifth WBC-ABC title defense against Kevin Aseniero on 27 August 2022.[24] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 98–92, 96–94 and 97–93.[25]
Worawut faced the journeyman Jopher Marayan in a stay-busy fight on 26 November 2022. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.[26] Worawut made his seventh WBC-ABC title defense against Jhon Gemino on 25 February 2023. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[27] Worawut made his eighth WBC-ABC super bantamweight title defense against Brian Lobetania on 28 May 2023.[28]