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Muay Thai Fighters at Horizon Muay Thai Boxing Camp
Our Muay Thai Fighters
We have six Muay Thai fighters living at the camp. The number of other Thai fighters we have training with us at any one time varies. Some fighters come with their instructors to find a quiet place to train for a big fight. Many of our younger fighters are still at school and only train with us during school holidays. It is too far for them to travel by boat to school every day. At least one of our Muay Thai fighters is competing every week, so you are sure to get the chance to see one of them fight during even a short stay with us. Most competitions are held at stadiums local to Koh Phangan, or on neighbouring islands Koh Samui and Koh Tau. If you are interested in fighting in a stadium bout, we can arrange for you to be suitably matched. If you decide to fight for Horizon Thai Boxing Camp rest assured you will receive our complete support. To receive up-to-date information on what our Muay Thai boxers have been up to sign up for our newsletter.
Coon Pet
Coon Pet is 34 years old and weighs in today at 55kg. He is originally from Ubon Rajatani in the north of Thailand, where his family still live and run a motorbike repair shop. Coon entered the Muay Thai boxing ring for the first time at 12 years old and has competed in almost 150 fights. Coon Pet was twice San Pasit Stadium Champion in Bangkok, at 108 lbs. His favourite weapon is the kick, but he also has good knees and a strong fighting heart. His favourite boxer of all time is Samart Payakarun. As well as fighting for Horizon Thai Boxing Camp, Coon acts as our general handy man around the camp. He is also responsible for our generator. So you know who to blame if the lights go out!
Phu
Phu weighing in at 64kg is one of our Muay Thai instructors at Horizon Thai Boxing Camp. He is a high-calibre fighter and still fights at least once a month. He became Chaweng stadium champion (on Koh Samui) a few months ago fighting Chai Geow Samrit (this year's Thailand champion). Before coming to Horizon Thai Boxing Camp Phu fought in Bangkok for a number of years, appearing on Channel 7, and both Rajadamnoen and Lumpinee boxing stadiums. He has faught in Hong Kong, Makao, and has been in many televised, high-profile fights. In total he has competed over 300 times He stopped fighting for a few years when his gym in Bangkok ran into financial difficulties. In the meantime he worked as a taxi driver in Bangkok. He is now firmly back in the world of Thai boxing. He is one of the best Muay Thai boxers in the area, and not many fighters in the local area are able to beat him.
Kled Geow
Kled geow (or Jo) is 28 years old and weighs 55kg. He is originally from a farming community at Roi Et in the north of Thailand. He began fighting at 10 years old and has fought over 100 times, achieving around 30 Knock Out (KO) victories. Three years ago he trained at the well known Sang Woregut Gym in Bangkok, and competed regularly at Lumpinee boxing stadium. His favourite fighter is current Thailand Champion Anuwat Geow Samrit (who incidently lost to our fighter Phu just a few months ago) because of his strong punch. Jo has a similar fighting style. Jo plans to retire from fighting in a few years, but has yet to decide upon a new career path.
Son Ram
Son Ram (or Ned) is 21 years old. He started fighting when he was just nine years old. His mother is a teacher and his father works in local government at Roi Et in the north of Thailand. His parents have always supported his choice to become a Muay Thai boxer. He has had one big match at Lumpinee boxing stadium three years ago at 40 kg. He has already competed 70 times and has won almost 50 of these fights. He plans to keep fighting for as long as he can. His preferred weapon is the kick and his favourite boxer is See Sam Chit, because of his strength, and that he is such an exciting boxer to watch in the ring.
Ex
Aphiwat (known to all as Ex) is owner and Muay Thai trainer at Horizon Thai Boxing Camp. He weighs in at just 50kg. A lifelong amateur Muay Thai boxing enthusiast, Ex has also competed in proffessional bouts. He still fights occasionaly, but complains that he is too worn out from all the sparring he has to with you lot!
Yod Ni Yom
Yod ni yom is from Surat Thani province. He is 23 years old but not without experience. He has already fought in 122 stadium fights! Over a hundred of which saw him victorious. He was Surat Thani champion (108 pounds or 49 kilos) seven years ago at the age of 17. He spends his free time introducing youngsters to art of Muay Thai at his home village in Surat Thani.
