Attachai Fairtex
| Attachai Fairtex | |
|---|---|
 Attachai in 2016 | |
| Born | Pornsak Bunrat May 29, 1980 Surin, Surin, Thailand |
| Other names | Attachai Por.Yosanan (อรรถชัย ป.ยศนันท์) Attachai Por.Samranchai (อรรถชัย ป.สำราญชัย) Attachai Nor.Siripung (อรรถชัย น.ศรีผึ้ง) |
| Nickname | Divine Left (ซ้ายเทวดา) |
| Height | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Division | Light Flyweight Super Bantamweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Femur) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Years active | c. 1989–2009 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 200 |
| Wins | 180 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Draws | 5 |
Pornsak Bunrat (Thai: พรศักดิ์ บุญรัตน์; born May 29, 1980), known professionally as Attachai Fairtex (Thai: อรรถชัย แฟร์เท็กซ์), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight Champion.[1][2] With 200 professional Muay Thai fights[1] and a 90%-win record (180–15–5), he has been voted as one of the greatest fighters of his era by Thai media.[3]
He is a certified Muay Thai instructor from the Fairtex Camp[4] in Thailand and has taught in various gyms in Thailand, America,[5] and Singapore.[1] He now runs his own gym in Thailand – Attachai Muay Thai Gym.[6]
Biography
[edit]Early life
[edit]Attachai was born in Rattanaburi, a poor village in the province of Surin.[7] Muay Thai was a means for him to bring money home for his family. He started training at the age of 8. Muay Thai runs in Attachai's family and his cousin, Chaiya Sor Supawan, was also a champion in Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.[8] When Attachai was 12 years old, his parents could no longer afford to provide for all 4 of their children. Seeing Attachai win all his fights in his hometown, his cousin saw potential in him and decided to bring him to Bangkok to train at Por Somranchai Gym to provide him with a better training environment and ease his family's financial strain.
Rising through the ranks
[edit]While in Bangkok, Attachai trained his hardest and fought his best. His desire to win soon made him a rising star in the Sukonesongchai promotions. Attachai fought his way up to the highest levels in the Rajadamnern and Lumpinee stadiums and fought many of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of his era including Saen Chai Sor Kingstar aka Saenchai PKSaenchai Gym,[9] Samkor Kiatmontep,[10] Khunpinit Kiattawan,[11] Anuwat Kaewsamrit,[12] Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn,[13] Lamnanoon Sor Sumalee,[14] Chalermpon,[15] Therdkiet,[16] Kongpipop, Nopparat, Sakedpetch and Petmunkonk.
Transition to boxing
[edit]At 23 years old, Attachai made the switch to boxing. Under the instruction of Somluck Kamsing – the first Thai athlete to win a gold medal in the Olympics, Attachai competed in many Boxing tournaments; notably the Amateur Boxing Association of Thailand under the "Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King", in which he emerged as the champion. He also represented the Royal Thai Police in the Kings Cup Boxing tournament – winning a silver.[17]
Fighting internationally
[edit]When Attachai was 26 years old, he was bought over by the world-famous Fairtex camp to make his return to fighting in Muay Thai. Alongside training with Attachai were fighters such as Kaew Fairtex, Yodsanklai Fairtex and Naruepol Fairtex;[18] who have all grew to become the biggest stars of Fairtex Gym, Pattaya. Attachai represented Fairtex and won numerous fights in France,[19] United States of America[20] and Japan.[21] He won a total of 180 fights out of his 200 professional fights.[7]
Life after fighting
[edit]Attachai retired from fighting at the age of 31 to become a full-time Muay Thai instructor. He first joined Kanomtom Gym Thailand as an instructor assisting in the fighters' training programmes.[22] He was then invited to work in Florida at Tampa Muay Thai Gym, a sister company of Kanomtom Gym.[5] In 2011, Attachai was head hunted by Evolve Mixed Martial Arts (Singapore) – One of the largest martial arts gyms in Asia.[23] Attachai worked alongside the other World Champion instructors at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts for 4 years.[1] In 2015, Attachai left joined Trifecta Mixed Martial Arts as their Muay Thai instructor[24] and led their competition team. Attachai now runs his own gym in Thailand – Attachai Muay Thai Gym.[25]
Titles and accomplishments
[edit]- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1997 Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion (1 defense)[26]
- 1997 Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the Year
- 1998 Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the Year
- Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT)
- Thailand Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion
- World Muay Thai Council
- 1995 WMC World Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion
Awards
- 1997 Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year
Muay thai record
[edit]| 180 wins, 15 losses, 5 draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-20 | Loss |  Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee |
Le Grand Défi | Levallois-Perret, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-01-18 | Win |  Tsogto Amara |
Muay Lok Japan 2009-The Greatest Muay Thai Festival- | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-2009 | Loss | Diesellek TopkingBoxing |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-10-26 | Win | Petchmankong Petchfergus |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-10-03 | Win | Therdkiet Kiatroengroed |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-06-12 | Win |  Fabio Pinca |
Gala de Levallois | Levallois-Perret, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-01-26 | Win |  Hassan Ait Bassou |
La Nuit Des Titans | Tours, France | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-11-23 | Win |  Yohei Sakurai |
NJKF FIGHTING EVOLUTION XIII | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Liver Kick) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2007-10-27 | Win | Fabio Pinca |
One Night in Bangkok | Antwerp, Belgium | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-09-24 | Win | Atsushi Suzuki |
M-1 MUAY THAI HEARTY SMILES | Japan | TKO | 4 | 1:14 | |
| 2007-06-16 | Win | Farid Khider |
La Nuit des Superfights VIII | Paris, France | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-06-03 | Win | Susumu Daiguji |
M-1 FAIRTEX SINGHA BEER Muay Thai Challenge | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 4 | 1:33 | |
| 2007-04-20 | Win | Kamel Jemel |
Le défi des champions | Levallois-Perret, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-04-03 | Loss | Singdam Kiatmuu9 |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-02-06 | Win | Kongpipop Petchyindee |
Fairtex, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-11-17 | Loss | Kongpipop Petchyindee |
Gaiyanghadao Tournament, Semi Final | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 2006-11-17 | Win | Sakadpetch IngramGym |
Gaiyanghadao Tournament, Quarter Final | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-10-17 | Win | Nopparat Keatkhamtorn |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | 0:48 | |
| 2006-08-08 | Win | Singdam Kiatmuu9 |
Fairtex, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-05-23 | Win | Kongpipop Petchyindee |
Fairtex, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-03-24 | Loss | Orono Wor Petchpun |
Wanboonya , Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-02-10 | Loss | Singdam Kiatmuu9 |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-12-20 | Loss | Nopparat Keatkhamtorn |
Wanboonya, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-06-22 | Win | Anuwat Kaewsamrit |
Kiatsingnoi, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-02-12 | Win | Chalermpol Kiatsunanta |
Onesongchai, Rajamagala Stadium | Thailand | KO | 2 | 4:48 | |
| 2004-12-29 | Win | Klairung Sor.Chaicharoen |
Onseongchai, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 2004-10-25 | Loss | Nongbee Kiatyongyut |
Omnoi Stadium | Samut Sakhon, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-09-11 | Win | Khunpinit Kiettawan |
Omnoi Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004 | Win | Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | 1:36 | |
| 2002-09-26 | Win | Sakawthong Phetnongnooch |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-07-06 | Loss | Kamel Jemel |
Le Grand Tournoi | Paris, France | Disqualification | 1 | ||
| 2002-08-07 | Loss | Saenchai Sor Kingstar |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002 | Win | Rambojiew Por.Thubtim |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2002 | Win | Samkor Kiatmontep |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002 | Win | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002 | Draw | Saenchai Sor Kingstar |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2001-12-05 | Win |  Wang Jin Feng |
King's Birthday | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 2001 | Win | Muangfalek Kiatvichian |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2001-07-19 | Win | Rambojiew Dongolfservice |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| 2001-04-05 | Loss | Saenchai Sor.Kingstar |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2001-01-25 | Win | Khunpit Kettawan |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-12-02 | Loss | Samkor Ratchatasupak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-09-09 | Win | Therdkiat Kiatrungroj |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000- | Draw | Saenchai Sor Kingstar |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000 | Win | Kochasan Singkongsi |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-07-08 | Win | Kamel Jemel |
Muay Thai in Las Vegas | Las Vegas, United States | TKO | 3 | ||
| 2000-06-02 | Win | Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Left Elbow) | 3 | ||
| 2000-04-04 | Loss | Saenchai Sor Kingstar |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-03-10 | Win | Hideaki Suzuki |
NJKF "Millennium Wars 2" | Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-03-03 | Loss | Saenchai Sor Kingstar |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000 | Win | Mathee Jadeepitak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-02-05 | Draw | Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1999-12-17 | ??? | Chokdee Por.Pramuk |
Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1999-10-31 | Loss | Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee |
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1999- | Loss | Mathee Jadeepitak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1999-05-11 | Loss | Khunsuk Phetsupaphan |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1999-03-26 | Win | Therdkiat Kiatrungroj |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins 1 million baht side-bet. | ||||||||
| 1999-02-10 | ??? | Samkor Chor.Rathchatasupak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | ||||
| 1998-12-25 | Win | Hideaki Suzuki |
NJKF | Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1998-12-08 | Loss | Samkor Ratchatasupak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1998-10-26 | Win | Samkor Ratchatasupak |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1998-09-29 | Win | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
| 1998-08-07 | Win | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1998-06-26 | Win | Mathee Jadeepitak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1998-05-26 | Win | Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1998-03-02 | Win | Muangfahlek Kiatwichan |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1998-02-03 | Loss | Mathee Jadeepitak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1997-11-28 | Win | Khochasarn Singklongsi |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1997-09-19 | Win | Ritthichai Lukjaopordam |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1997-05-23 | Win | Baiphet Lookjaomesaiwaree |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1997- | Win | Sak-Ubon Por Muang Ubon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| 1997- | Win | Nueungsiam Fairtex |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1997- | Win | Pichai Wor.Walapon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-05-30 | Win | Plathong JockyGym |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| 1995-12-11 | Win | Kompayak Singmanee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-11-13 | Win | Kongkiat Sitchunthong |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-08-21 | Win | Faphet Petchmuangwiset |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995- | Win | Saenkaeng Sor.Weerakul |
Nimitbut Stadium World MT Champion | Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the WMC World Super Flyweight (108 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1995- | Win | Kompayak Singmanee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995- | Win | Fighter Plalungroup |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994- | Win | Kaewsod Sor Nowarat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
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