Chokpreecha PK Saenchai

Like many kids from rural Thailand, Chokpreecha PK Saenchai grew up training in Muay Thai, the art of eight limbs, as both a hobby and a means to support his family. Quickly his natural ability was seen as he competed in local circuits. As his career progressed he would become affiliated with bigger and more prominent gyms, the most famous of which would be PK Saenchai. You might have noticed that he shares the same last name as the gym, and as a foreigner that may surprise you into thinking it was just a coincidence, but you would be mistaken. Foreigners who first start getting into Muay Thai will often notice many fighters having the same name and think they likely come from the same fighting family, which is true, in its unique way. It is the culture in Thailand for fighters to adopt the name of their gym as their last name. As Chokpreecha fights out of PK Saenchai, his name reflects his roots and connects with all the other fighters from that gym, making it a large family in a sense, not connected by blood, but rather by teamwork and comradery.
As Chokpreecha continued his rise in Thailand's muay thai rankings, he made his way into Bangkok, the heart and soul of the sport where he would fight and win in one of the most prestigious stadiums in the world: Lumpinee Stadium, his skills even carrying him to the heights of becoming a stadium champion, one of the highest possible honors and etching his name into the sport.
Currently, Chokpreecha PK Saenchai is affiliated with the international promotion ONE FC gaining respect and admiration from fighters all over the world, winning three times within the last twelve months, his journey reflects the classic story of a boy coming from humble beginnings and excelling in sport becoming an impressive fighter gaining recognition from peers and rivals alike. Years later, Chokpreecha stands as not just a fighter, but also a family man, not only looking forward to just a big fight but a big contract, to give back to his family and all the people who have helped him along his path.