Manachai was originally from Buriram, in the north-eastern Isaan region of Thailand, now fighting out of YOKKAOSaenchaiGym in Bangkok.
25 Facts About Manachai
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Manachai started training and fighting at the age of 8.
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Manachai won his first fight and was rewarded with 500 baht.
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Manachai joined Kiatmoo9 Gym in Buriram, training with the camp's fighters like Singdam, Superlek and Rungnarai for many years.
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Manachai appeared on the program together with YOKKAO camp mates, Singdam and Saenchai.
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Manachai sustained losses at YOKKAO 21 to Australian Kurtis Staiti, as well as in Korat and Omnoi Stadium.
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Manachai kicked off the series of victories when he went up against former 2013 Rajadamnern champion, Kiatpetch Suanaharneekmai at the YOKKAO Next Generation event in Suraburi.
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On 20 August 2017, Manachai appeared on the inaugural All-star Fight promotion alongside YOKKAO teammate, Pakorn and Muay Thai star, Buakaw.
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Manachai defeated Noukhith a minute into the third round via an elbow KO.
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Manachai continued his win streak at his next 2 appearances.
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The first on 17 November 2017 in Surin, Manachai won the fight in round 3 via low-kick KO.
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Manachai won the fight via referee stoppage in round 1.
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On 18 February 2018, Manachai fought against Lumpinee Champion Pongsiri PKSaenchaiGym at Channel 7 stadium.
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Manachai outperformed his opponent in the decisive rounds 3 and 4 to take the win over decision.
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On 24 March 2018, Manachai took on Attachai Tor Morsi at Siam Boxing Stadium broadcast live on Channel 3.
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Manachai ended the fight in round 1 and won via low-kick KO.
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On 18 April 2018, Manachai took his 10th straight win when he returned to Italy for the Parabellum promotion against Christian Zahe.
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Manachai won the fight over unanimous decision after 3 rounds.
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On 29 April 2018, UK fighter Mo Abdurahman concluded Manachai's winning streak at YOKKAO Next Generation Southampton with a round-3 KO via right hook.
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In May 2018, Manachai was announced as a member of the All Star Fight Dream Team that features other prominent fighters such as Buakaw Banchamek, Yodsanklai Fairtex, Superbon Banchamek, Saeksan Or.
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On 21 May 2018, Manachai faced Canadian fighter, Abdou Haddad on All Star Fight 4 held in Hong Kong.
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Manachai won the fight via decision after 3 rounds, which was featured on Fox Sports Asia's Facebook page.
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On 29 October 2018, Manachai took on Julio Lobo from Brazil for the WBC Muay Thai World Welterweight title at YOKKAO 34.
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On 17 December 2019, Manachai fought Trithep LSM99Max for the WMO world championship title at Lumpinee Stadium.
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Manachai won the fight via round-4 KO to be crowned the new WMO world champion 147lbs.