Thanonchai Thanakorngym (ธนญชัย ธนกรยิมส์) is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter.
Biography
Thanonchai started training in Muay Thai with his father at 12 years old. He then went to train with the legend Sangtiennoi Sor Rungroj at his gym and fought under the name Thanonchai Tor.Sangtiennoi.
In 2015 Thanonchai changed gym to go train with Samart Payakaroon and fought under the name Thanonchai Thanakorngym.
Thanonchai is a fan favorite of the stadiums because of his aggressive style and relentless pressure which he displayed 9 times against his rival and Muay Thai phenom Sangmanee Sor Tienpo. Some of these fights being particularly brutal and considered the best of their year.
His fights against Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang are also vividly remembered by the fans as highlights of the year in Muay Thai.
As of February 2016 he was ranked #1 in Rajadamnern Stadium at Super Featherweight according to Muaythai2000
In late 2016 Thanonchai underwent knee surgery and spent 8 months in rehabilitation. He made his comeback on the international scene fighting under kickboxing rules mainly in China.
Thanonchai made his return to Muay thai in March 2019 after signing with a new sponsor, now fighting under the name Thanonchai Somwanggaiyang. In France at the Emperor Chok Dee event he won his fight by decision.
He also became a boxing trainer during his time outside Muay Thai competition in Hong Kong and announced that he would come back to muay thai in Thailand in 2019.
Titles and accomplishments
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 2015 Rajadamnern Stadium Fight of the Year (vs Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang on February 12)
- 2016 Rajadamnern Stadium Fight of the Year (vs Sangmanee Sor Tienpo)
- Awards
- 2015 Siam Sport Fighter of the Year
Fight record
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