Saenklai Sit Kru Od (Thai: แสนไกล ศิษย์ครูอ๊อด) was an elite Muay Thai fighter from Thailand. He was a two-time Lumpinee Stadium champion and dominant fighter during the Muay Thai golden era in the 1990s. His nickname was "Moo" (หมู).[1]
| Saenklai | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sachart Krailart July 7, 1973 Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand |
| Died | December 15, 2019 (aged 46) |
| Other names | Yodmuay Bua Yai (ยอดมวยบัวใหญ่) "The Master From Bua Yai" "The Active Footwork Fighter" Saenkrai (แสนไกร) Moo (หมู) |
| Nationality |  Thai |
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 118 lb (54 kg; 8.4 st) 122 lb (55 kg; 8.7 st) |
| Style | Muay Thai Muay Femur (มวยฝีมือ) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Sit Kru Od |
| Trainer | Poompichai Rattanavisid (Kru Od) |
| Notable relatives | Kangwannoi Or Seebualoi (brother) |
There are numerous anglicizations of Saenklai's name, including but not limited to: Sanklai Sitkru-Ott, Saengrai Sitkruodd, or Saengrai Sit Kru Aod.
Career edit
Early career edit
Saenklai was inspired to take up Muay Thai at the age of 11 after watching his brother Kangwannoi fight out of the Sit Kru Od Muay Thai camp. Under the tutelage of Poompichai Rattanavisid AKA Kru Od, he had his first fight after three months of training under the ring name of Klaisaen Netkorsang. Fighting between 66 and 77 lbs (30–35 kg), he rapidly became a recognized talent in eastern Thailand where he faced future champions such as Robert Kaennorasing and Samson Isaan[1] who he fought a total of 13 times along his career.
Fighting style edit
Saenklai was a rope-a-dope Muay Femur fighter, meaning that he preferred to move backwards from his opponent to bait them into moving forward into his counters or his unpredictable attacks. He excelled at controlling his opponents using a variety of techniques such as teeps (foot jabs) to interrupt his opponent's attacks, pushing his opponents when they were off-balanced, catching kicks, sweeping, etc. His footwork oftentimes made him difficult to predict and allowed him to circle around his opponents and redirect them as they came forward, similar to a matador.
Saenklai was described to have a "strong mind" meaning that he was a durable fighter with strong strikes. Most notably, Saenklai had strong punches and a strong right kick. In its prime, the Sit Kru Od gym where Saenklai and his brother trained in was famous for producing intelligent fighters, as Kru Od believed that a fighter's intelligence was their greatest weapon.[2][3]
Elite career and later years edit
In 1988, around 4 years into his Muay Thai career, he adopted the ring name of Saenklai Sit Kru Od (which translates to "Saenklai, student of teacher Od") and started fighting in Bangkok. At first, he mostly fought in Samrong Stadium until he reached 100 lbs. He then made his way permanently to Lumpinee Stadium where he fought for the Petchyindee promotion. The Lumpinee officials printed his name incorrectly as "Saenkrai" (แสนไกร) for a year.[1]
He would go on to be one of the most successful elite fighters from 1990 to 1996. His performances made him one of the most significant fighters at the 115 to 118 lbs range during the golden era of Muay Thai. At the peak of his career as a Lumpinee stadium champion, his highest purse reached 250,000 baht.[1] For comparison, the usual purse given to elite Muay Thai fighters during the golden era was 100,000 baht and it was rare for one to earn 200,000 baht or higher.[4]
He would win and defend his Bantamweight (118 lbs) title 6 times from 1993 to 1994 during a time when it was uncommon for a Bangkok fighter to defend their belts at least once before it would be taken away by a challenger. Saenklai would fight Samson Isaan 13 times, with Saenklai securing 7 victories against the award-winning pressure fighter.
Saenklai retired after being knocked out by Jaoweha Looktapfah on October 12, 1997. His victories against Veerapol Sahaprom and his championship fight against "The Sadist" Taweesaklek Ploysakda were considered his best fights. He was matched up against Kaensak Sor. Ploenchit but they did not fight. Saenklai would go on to run a family business in his hometown of Bua Yai. He trained some Muay Thai fighters when he was able.[1]
On December 15, 2019, Saenklai passed away in his home from tuberculosis complications at the age of 46.[5][6]
Titles and accomplishments edit
- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1991 Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs Champion
- 1993-1994 Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs Champion (Defended six times)
- World Muay Thai Council
- 1995 WMTC World 122 lbs Champion[7]
Muay Thai record edit
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-12 | Loss | Jaoweha Looktapfah |
Channel 7 Boxing Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| 1996- | Loss | Singdam Or.Ukrit |
Omnoi Stadium - Isuzu Cup | Samut Sakhon, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996- | Loss | Anantasak Panyuthaphum |
Omnoi Stadium - Isuzu Cup | Samut Sakhon, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses the WMTC World 122 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1996-09-21 | Loss | Chutin Por.Tawatchai |
Omnoi Stadium | Samut Sakhon, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-08-27 | Win | Muangfahlek Kiatwichian |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-06-14 | Draw | Namtaotong Sor.Sirikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-05-10 | Loss | Changnoi Sirimongkol |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-02-02 | Win | Phetnamnueng Por.Chatchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends WMTC World 122 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1995-11-21 | Win | Changnoi Sirimongkol |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| Wins WMTC World 122 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1995-10-20 | Draw | Phetnamnueng Por.Chatchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-09-19 | Win | Noppadej Sakmuangklaeng |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1995-08-02 | Win | Changnoi Sirimongkol |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1995-07-13 | Win | Muangfahlek Kiatwichian |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-05-09 | Loss | Phetnamnueng Por.Chatchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1995-03-14 | Draw | Phetnamnueng Por.Chatchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-02-17 | Loss | Phetnamnueng Por.Chatchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1995-01-20 | Win | Anantasak Panyuthaphum |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-12-27 | Loss | Changnoi Sirimongkol |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-11-25 | Win | Dara-Ek Sitrungsap |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-09-23 | Loss | Veeraphol Sahaprom |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-08-05 | Win | Singdam Or.Ukrit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1994-07-05 | Win | Tuktathong Por.Pongsawang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-06-07 | Win | Dara-Ek Sitrungsap |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1994-05-20 | Draw | Dara-Ek Sitrungsap |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1994-03-29 | Win | Singdam Or.Ukrit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Right Cross) | 4 | ||
| Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1994-02-18 | Loss | Singdam Or.Ukrit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-01-25 | Win | Samson Isaan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-01-08 | Loss | Singdam Or.Ukrit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-12-07 | Win | Anantasak Panyuthaphum |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1993-11-05 | Win | Jomhodlek Rattanachot |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-10-15 | Loss | Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-09-03 | Win | Dara-Ek Sitrungsap |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-08-10 | Win | Jomhodlek Rattanachot |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1993-06-22 | Loss | Jomhodlek Rattanachot |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-05-18 | Win | Dara-Ek Sitrungsap |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-04-27 | Win | Yodkhunpon Sittraiphum |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1993-04-02 | Win | Anantasak Panyuthaphum |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-03-12 | Win | Samson Isaan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-01-31 | Win | Veeraphol Sahaprom |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-12-25 | Win | Veeraphol Sahaprom |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-12-08 | Loss | Samson Isaan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-10-30 | Win | Burklerk Pinsinchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-10-09 | Loss | Changnoi Sirimongkol |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1992-08-28 | Win | Jaroensak Kiatnakonchon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-07-28 | Win | Silapathai Jockygym |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-06-26 | Win | Kiwmorakot Prayanan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-06-02 | Loss | Taweesaklek Ploysakda |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-03-31 | Loss | Yodkhunpon Sittraiphum |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-03-06 | Loss | Singdam Or.Ukrit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-02-14 | Draw | Singdam Or.Ukrit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-01-24 | Win | Dentaksin Kiatrattaphon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 1991-11-29 | Loss | Samson Isaan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Spinning Elbow) | 2 | ||
| Loses Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title | ||||||||
| 1991-10-29 | Win | Yodkhunpon Sittraiphum |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-09-20 | Loss | Samson Isaan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-08-23 | Loss | Veeraphol Sahaprom |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-08-02 | Win | Taweesaklek Ploysakda |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 3 | ||
| 1991-06-18 | Win | Taweesaklek Ploysakda |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title | ||||||||
| 1991-04-26 | Win | Panomrung Sitbanchong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-03-19 | Win | Jaroensak Kiatnakonchon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-02-19 | Win | Kaimthaew Sitkuan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-01-18 | Win | Pepsi Biyapan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-12-14 | Loss | Dentaksin Kiatrattaphol |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-11-23 | Win | Dentaksin Kiatrattaphol |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-11-06 | Win | Denthaksin Kiatrattaphol |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-10-19 | Win | Samson Isaan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-09-21 | Win | Samson Isaan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-08-28 | Win | Somdet Sit Or |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-08-05 | Win | Chalong Silapakorn |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-06-22 | Win | Chalong Silapakorn |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-05-25 | Win | Chalong Silapakorn |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-03-23 | Loss | Chalong Silapakorn |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-03-02 | Win | Rattanachai Wor.Walapon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-02-12 | Win | Yodawut Sor.Tossaphon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References edit
- ^ a b c d e 123 Greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time. p. 225.
- ^ Muay Thai - The Heritage of Thailand and the World, Sityodtong Co. Ltd., 1997
- ^ Yindeeman's Talk | EP.14 | 'ก้องพิภพ เพชรยินดี', retrieved 2023-12-15
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- ^ "มวยไทยเศร้า แสนไกล ศิษย์ครูอ๊อด เสียชีวิตแล้ว..!!(มีคลิป)". komthai.com.
- ^ "อาลัย .. !!ยอดมวยบัวใหญ่ แสนไกล ศิษย์ครูอ๊อด". facebook.com.
- ^ "แสนไกลจะใช้จังหวะความรวดเร็วที่เหนือกว่าพลิ้วดีดแข้งขวาคว้าแชมป์สภามวยโลกมาครองได้อย่างสมศักดิ์ศรี ในศึกเพชรยินดี เมื่อวันอังคารที่ 21 พฤศจิกายน 2538 ณ เวทีมวยลุมพินี". facebook.com.
