Jongsanan Fairtex
Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter and boxer
Anucha Chaiyasen (Thai : อนุชา ไชยเสน ; born July 24, 1974), known professionally as Jongsanan Fairtex (Thai : จงสนั่น แฟร์เท็กซ์ ), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former two-division Lumpinee Stadium champion who was famous in the 1990s and 2000s.
Biography and career
Jongsanan was born July 24, 1974, in Chaiyaphum Province . He grew up in a poor farming family, he was introduced to Muay Thai by his grandfather with whom he would watch fights on the local television. He wasn't doing well in school and told his parents he wanted to be a fighter. He started fighting in the region from the age of 11.[ 1]
At 16 Jongsanan managed to join the Fairtex Gym in Bangkok through his uncle's connections. The first five months were rough as he didn't receive any training and kept doing various chores until the gym needed him as a last minute replacement. After the win on short notice Jongsanan gained respect of the trainers, most notably of Monlit Sitphodaeng.[ 2]
In 1991 Jongsanan was matched with Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang , at the time Jongsanan was receiving only 60,000 baht a fight while Dokmaipa received 200,000 baht. Jongsanan's promoter, Mr. Philip Wong, wanted this fight to be his rise to stardom, he trained harder than ever and managed to win by decision at Lumpinee Stadium on July 7.[ 3]
His rise to stardom at Lumpinee Stadium was blazingly fast, becoming champion in less than 20 fights. He was known for his power, clinch and sweeps.
Jongsanan's most intense rivalry was against Sakmongkol Sithchuchok , they had 7 fights. Their fifth fight became known as the "Elbow Fight" and is considered as one of the most brutal in Muay Thai history.
In 1998 Jongsanan moved to the United States to become a trainer at the Fairtex gym in San Francisco . He kept fighting in the United States in kickboxing, boxing and Muay Thai rules until 2005.[ 4]
Titles and accomplishments
Muay Thai
International Karate Kickboxing Council
2004 IKKC World Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Amateur Boxing
Thailand's “Kings Cup” Silver Medalist
Thailand's “Army Cup” Silver Medalist
Fight record
Muay Thai Record
98 Wins, 28 Losses, 3 Draw
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2005-08-20
Win
Steven Berkolayko
New York's Best of the Best
New York, USA
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
3
ISKA Oriental rules World 147 lbs title.
2005-05-28
Win
Imro Main
Bad To The Bone
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
TKO (Ref Stop/Punch)
3
1:15
Defends I.K.K.C. Junior Welterweight Muay Thai world title -63 kg.
2005-02-05
Win
Marco Piqué
Muay Thai World Championships
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
TKO (Ref Stop/Punch)
3
1:15
Defends I.K.K.C. Junior Welterweight Muay Thai world title -63 kg.
2004-09-11
Win
Hisayuki Kanazawa
WCK World Championship Muay Thai 15th Anniversary Show
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
TKO (Knee)
3
I.K.K.C. Junior Welterweight Muay Thai world title -63 kg.
2003-10-04
Win
Jason Fenton
New York's Best of the Best
Sacramento, California, USA
Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
ISKA Muay Thai Intercontinental title.
2003-04-27
NC
Ruben Yanez
Ultimate Muay Thai Challenge
Fresno, California, USA
Referee Stoppage
2002-03-23
Win
Daniel Dawson
Master Toddy Show @ Stardust Casino[ 7]
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Decision
5
3:00
2000-11-04
Win
Danny Steele
Strikeforce
San Jose, USA
Decision (Split)
5
3:00
2000-05-13
Win
Morad Sari
ISKA Muay Thai
San Jose, California, USA
Decision (Majority)
5
3:00
Wins the ISKA Intercontinental Welterweight (147 lbs) title.
?
Win
Mark Brackenbury
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
TKO (Referee Stoppage)
3
1999
Win
Yuan Yubao
Hawaii
Decision
3
3:00
1998-12-08
Win
Fernando Calleros
IKF
Sacramento, California, USA
Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
Wins the vacant IKF Muay Thai North American Welterweight (147 lbs) title.
1998-10-10
Win
Cecil Hagins
United States
KO (Low kicks)
3
1996-08-03
Loss
Sakmongkol Sithchuchok
Beer Chang Tournament, Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO (Right high kick)
3
1997-07-13
Loss
Hassan Kassrioui
La Nuit des Titans
Morocco
KO (Right cross)
2
1996-06-22
Win
Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth
Beer Chang Tournament, Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
?
Win
Pairot Wor.Wolapon
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1996-01-19
Loss
Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-09-29
Win
Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-08-18
Draw
Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-
Win
Cherry Sor Wanich
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-
Win
Cherry Sor Wanich
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-04-25
Win
Sakmongkol Sithchuchok
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO (High kick)
2
1995-03-28
Loss
Orono Por Muang Ubon
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title .
1995-01-09
Loss
Sakmongkol Sithchuchok
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO (Knee to the head)
4
1994-12-09
Win
Nuathoranee Thongracha
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1994-07-
Win
Chandet Sor Prantalay
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title .
1994-06-18
Win
Robert Kaennorasing
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO
1994-
Win
Sakmongkol Sithchuchok
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO (Punches)
1
1994-01-24
Loss
Therdkiat Sitthepitak
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-12-17
Win
Panomrunglek Chor.Sawat
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-10-30
Win
Sakmongkol Sithchuchok
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-10-05
Loss
Sakmongkol Sithchuchok
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-09-07
Loss
Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1992-07-11
Win
Therdkiat Sitthepitak
Nakhon Sawan province , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-05-04
Win
Sakmongkol Sithchuchok
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-04-06
Win
Superlek Sorn E-Sarn
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title .
1993-01-29
Loss
Therdkiat Sitthepitak
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
KO (Right high kick)
2
1992-
Win
Petchdam Sor.Bodin
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO (Punches)
3
1992-11-06
Loss
Nuathoranee Thongracha
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1992-08-
Win
Therdkiat Sitthepitak
Australia
Decision
5
3:00
1992-08-14
Win
Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1992-05-29
Loss
Boonlai Sor.Thanikul
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1992-04-17
Win
Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1992-
Win
Australia
Wins the WMTC World Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.
1992-03-20
Loss
Nuathoranee Thongracha
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1992-02-21
Win
Therdkiat Sitthepitak
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title .
1992-01-21
Loss
Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-12-
Win
Cherry Sor Wanich
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-10-25
Loss
Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-09-24
Win
Cherry Sor Wanich
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-09-03
Draw
Boonlai Sor.Thanikul
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-07-16
Win
Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-06-04
Draw
Samranthong Kiatbanchong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-04-
Win
Rainbow Sor.Prantalay
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-03-15
Win
Panphet Muangsurin
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-02-26
Win
Makamlek Sitkhunwan
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-01-11
Loss
Boonlertlek Sor Nantana
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
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