19 Facts About Karuhat SorSupawan

Karuhat SorSupawan is a former four-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across two divisions who was famous during the 1980s and 1990s.

Karuhat SorSupawan had his first fights under the ring name of Siannoi Sitkru-O Kongnachai or Siannoi Sor.

Karuhat SorSupawan eventually stopped practicing the Muay Khao fighting style since its exhausting nature caused him to vomit during fights.

At 17 years old, Karuhat SorSupawan moved to Bangkok to begin training under Choi Malithong in the Sor.

Karuhat SorSupawan started fighting so frequently that he could not visiting his home at all.

Karuhat SorSupawan made his Lumpinee Stadium debut in 1986 with a rematch against Nuengthoranee Petchyindee but lost by a close decision.

Nevertheless, Karuhat SorSupawan's fame continued to grow and his talent prompted the Thai media to nickname him The Top Master among an array of other names referencing his skills.

Supawan gym housed other reputable fighters, Karuhat SorSupawan would become its most famous representative.

Karuhat SorSupawan's most preferred techniques were low kicks and elbow strikes.

Karuhat SorSupawan was proficient in fighting in both orthodox and southpaw so he'd often switch stances to create new openings and confuse his opponents.

Karuhat SorSupawan won the bout and was awarded his first Lumpinee title.

Decades later Karuhat SorSupawan stated that this victory was his favorite memory from his Muay Thai career.

Karuhat SorSupawan would be the trainer of the twin fighters Chaiyai and Chailek Sitkaruhat.

Karuhat SorSupawan was matched up against the Dutch Mikael Lieuwfat for the World Heritage Muay Thai event in 1990.

Karuhat SorSupawan won the fight while being unusually aggressive, possibly pressured by the fact that the fight was being broadcast around the world.

Around this time, Karuhat SorSupawan was fighting at Bantamweight which was above his ideal weight class.

The Onesongchai Promotion would force their top Bantamweight fighters including Karuhat SorSupawan to move up to Super Bantamweight where he was able to fight Samkor Kiatmontep, Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung, and others.

Karuhat SorSupawan gave excellent defensive performances against other elite fighters who excelled at pressure fighting such as Nongnarong Looksamrong or the KO artist Veeraphol Sahaprom, controlling their aggression and maintaining his distance well.

Karuhat SorSupawan married Joy Pakamas, the daughter of his former boss Suwimon Pinsathienket.