FAHSUCHON SIT O “JOMTIP SAYFA” (THE THUNDER FRONT KICK) (CAREER 1990-2010)
FAHSUCHON SIT O
“JOMTIP SAYFA” (THE THUNDER FRONT KICK)
By Serge TREFEU
Fahsuchon Sit O, whose real name is Pradit Nuaket, was born on April 14, 1983, in the village of Dok Lek, near the town of Huai Phut, in Buriram province.
This region of northeastern Thailand is particularly prolific in Muay Thai champions. In these harsh agricultural lands, true breeding grounds for warriors, great legends have been born, such as Samkor Kietmontep, Thedkiat Sitthepitak, Namkabuan Nongkee Pahuyuth, Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth, Samransak Muangsurin, Coban Lookchaomaesaitong, Changpuek Kiatsongrit, Rajasak Sor Vorapin, Singdam Kiatmuu9, and Sam-A Thor Ratanakiat!
Young Pradit grew up surrounded by his four brothers, all of whom became boxers like him. His eldest brother even had a son destined for a great future in the ring: Phet Utong Or Kwanmuang, who trained at the prestigious Sor Sommai Gym in Bangkok. Phet Utong would go on to become a two-time Rajadamnern Stadium champion in the 130 lbs weight class and was named “Boxer of the Year” in 2016!
It was Fahsuchon’s older brothers who instilled in him a passion for Muay Thai before enrolling him, at the age of 8, in the famous Sit O Gym, one of the most renowned gyms in the region at the time.
The Sit O Gym was founded in the 1980s by Mr. Narongsak Maharaksuwan, nicknamed “Sia O Buriram,” a prominent figure in the region’s boxing scene.
Originally, the camp was called Kiatmontep Gym, before Sia O renamed it “Sit O Gym.”
The legendary Samkor Kietmontep (Lumpinee Champion at 122 lbs, 130 lbs, and 135 lbs, Thai Champion at 135 lbs, and World Champion at 135 lbs and 154 lbs) was one of the very first boxers trained at this camp.
Located near Buriram’s central train station, the Sit O Gym was a true institution of provincial Muay Thai. The camp unfortunately closed its doors in 2020, marking the end of an era.
Over the years, Sit O Gym has produced many great champions, including Saksri Sit O (Air Med Tournament Winner), Chanarit Sit O (Radja Champion at 105 lbs), Namphet Sit O (TV7 Champion), Nonthachai Sit O (Lumpinee Champion at 122 lbs, Thailand Champion at 130 lbs, Radja Champion at 160 lbs), Palongpong Sit O (Radja Champion at 105 and 108 lbs, Lumpinee Champion at 105 lbs), Kaimukkhao Sit O (Radja Champion at 126 lbs), also, the star Jomthong Pomkhwannarong (Chuwathana) (Rajadamnern Stadium Champion at 118 lbs, 126 lbs, 130 lbs and 147 lbs, World Champion at 126 lbs and 135 lbs, voted “Best Boxer of the Year 2006”) stayed at Sit O Gym for four years. And of course, Fahsuchon Sit O!
At the age of 12 years, Fahsuchon Sit O quickly caught the attention of promoters in Bangkok after an impressive series of 23 consecutive victories.
His elegant style, combining great technique and exceptionally powerful front kicks, immediately captivated Muay Thai fans. He was then given the nickname “Jomtip Sayfa,” literally “the thunderous front kick” or “the lightning thrust,” in reference to the devastating power of his front kicks.
Before joining the major rings of Bangkok, Fahsuchon competed in over 150 fights in the Northeast region, gaining formidable experience against all styles of opponents.
At just 18 years old, on December 8, 2000, he received an exceptional opportunity: to face the great champion Petchtapee Por Singtai (Lumpinee and Thailand champion in the 115 lbs division, and Rangsit Stadium champion in the 100 lbs division).
For the first time in history, the Thai championship title in the 112 lbs category is up for grabs.
Fahsuchon delivers a masterful performance and defeats Petchtapee on points, thus becoming the very first Thai champion in history in the 112 lbs category!
He then successfully defended his title in January 2001 against Lomchoy Chor Phra Ram 6, before moving up a weight class to compete in the 115 lbs division, where he faced some of the biggest names on the Bangkok professional circuit.
During 2000, Fahsuchon Sit O fought ten bouts against the best fighters of the time and had a superb season with eight victories and only two defeats on points.
Fahsuchon defeated Wanghai Petchyindee, Chelimphan Kiatisunata, Samingdeth Chor Wacharinthan, Lukphochun Por Yosanat, Petchtapee Por Singthai (for the 112 lbs Thai championship title), Samchai Chor Phra Ram 6, Pasanoi Sisayjami, as well as the formidable Pinsiam Sor Amnuaysirichoke, future Lumpinee and Omnoi champion.
His only defeats of the year were on points, against Mafeuanglek Chor Phatlung and Prawan Por Pramuk, two very tough opponents on the circuit.
Thanks to this impressive series of performances, Fahsuchon was named “Best Boxer of the Year 2000” by the prestigious Sports Writers Association of Thailand. A rare honor for a young fighter of only 18 years old!
On February 27, 2001, at Lumpinee Stadium, Fahsuchon Sit O faced Phrutsanoi Sor Charoensuk (Lumpinee champion in the 105 lbs division) for the Thai national title in the 115 lbs division.
After a closely contested fight, Fahsuchon emerged victorious and claimed the national belt, thus becoming a two-time Thai champion in two consecutive weight categories (112 lbs and 115 lbs).
Five months later, on July 17, 2001, again at Lumpinee Stadium, Fahsuchon faced a huge challenge: he took on the star Nungubon Sitlerchai for a double title, that of Thai champion and Lumpinee champion in the 118 lbs category.
Nungubon, a true legend of Muay Thai, was the overwhelming favorite. The previous year, he had defeated the icon Saenchai Sor Kingstar to win the Lumpinee belt in the 118 lbs division, after having already won the Lumpinee titles in the 105 lbs, 112 lbs and 115 lbs divisions.
Against all expectations, Fahsuchon delivered a magnificent performance, combining precision, power, and technical mastery. He managed to defeat Nungubon on points and claimed both belts!
At just 19 years old, Fahsuchon thus became a three-time Thai champion and Lumpinee champion, an exceptional achievement that definitively propels him among the elite of Thai Muay Thai.
Between 2000 and 2001, Fahsuchon Sit O reigned supreme in the 112 lbs and 115 lbs weight categories, establishing himself as one of the young prodigies of Thai Muay Thai.
In 2002, he lost his Lumpinee Stadium title to the great champion Thailand Pinsinchai (Radja champion, Lumpinee champion, Thai champion).
Despite this defeat, Fahsuchon remains a formidable opponent and continues to rack up victories against several big names of the moment, such as Kongpipop Petchyindee (Lumpinee Champion, Thailand Champion, WBC World Champion), Ronnachai Naratreekul (Lumpinee Champion), and Watcharachai Kaewsamrit (Rajadamnern Champion, Thailand Champion, WMC World Champion).
Between 2004 and 2006, a series of defeats kept him away from major titles, and Fahsuchon then decided to put his career on hold for three years.
He made his comeback in 2010, racking up several victories in the south of the country, particularly in Phuket, at the famous Bangla Stadium.
Based in the south of the country, he became a trainer at Tiger Muay Thai Gym, one of the most well-known camps in Thailand. A true pillar of the camp, Fahsuchon is one of the most respected trainers there, coaching numerous fighters, including his own son, Sayluad Tiger Muay Thai, who is brilliantly following in his father’s footsteps in the ring.
In 2014, Fahsuchon fought one last memorable fight against his old rival Thailand Pinsinchai, the very same man who had taken his Lumpinee title twelve years earlier.
The duel, fueled by revenge and featuring a one-million-baht bet, saw Fahsuchon triumph and win the jackpot!
Today, his legendary lightning-fast kick, nicknamed “Jomtip Sayfa,” is still studied and taught in all the best Muay Thai schools in Thailand!