LERDSILA CHUMPAIRTOUR
Interview of LERDSILA CHUMPAIRTOUR by Serge TREFEU (2008)
Serge TREFEU: How’s that goes the shape?
LERDSILA CHUMPAITOUR: Yes, in full shape
What old are you?
I am 27 years old
Where you come from?
I come from Isaan, from a village called Kaset Sombun a few kilometers from Khon Kaen
You are you to marry, have children?
Yes, I have a little boy
Do you have brothers and sisters?
Not I am only sons
Were you brawler when you were child?
Yes, very much a brawler. At school I often got into fights; since I was small, many would come and challenge me, and I wouldn’t let them get away with it. (Laughs)
You began the Muay Thai at which age?
I began the Muay Thai at 10 years
How did you discover boxing?
My father one is impassioned of boxing. It is him which made me discover the Muay Thai
Did your first fight you do it at which age?
As of the 10 years age
You began the Muay Thai in which gym?
In Ajarn Boonlerd’s camp, which wasn’t far from my home, I later went to another camp in Chumpae, the Chumpaetour Gym, which is 50 km from Kon Kaen. My fighting name has always been the name of my camp
How much do you have fight for this camp?
I fought nearly 100 fights in Isaan!
You came to which age to Bangkok and in which gym?
I came to 15 years to Bangkok in Jocky Gym
Since how long is you in Jocky Gym?
Since 12 years that I am in Jocky Gym
You live here in the gym?
I have my personal room
Today you fight in which category?
I fight in 122 lbs (56 kg 341)
Did you gain belts of the stadiums of Bangkok?
I gained three belts of Radja in three different categories, in 115 lbs (52 kg), in 118 lbs (55 kg) and in 122 lbs (56 kg). My current belt in 122 lbs, I have had it for more than 4 years…
Against which opponents did you win these belts?
I won my Rajadamnern Stadium belt at 115 lbs against Peesajdang Kor Kumanont and my belt at 118 lbs against Norasing Kiatprasanchai in 2002. I won my belt at 122 lbs against Chutin Por Tawachai in 2003. I also won the WMC world belt at 135 lbs against Jaroenchai Kesagym in 2006
How much do you have make fights?
I have more than 200 fights…
How much wins?
Surroundings 180 wins. 30 losses and 5 draws
You gained fights by K.O?
Not enormously
You have which style of boxing?
I am fimeuu (technician)
You have a same style like Saenchaï Sor Kingstar?
Yes, there is a boxing which resembles itself. Saenchaï it is my friend for a long time. One it often training together
What was your toughest fight?
Against Anuwat, it was a very tough fight. Anuwat has very powerful fists; he knocked me out, but I beat him twice after that. Also, against Saencheinglek, it was a very violent match; he opened up my face with his elbows…
Your best memories of fighter?
My victories against Anuwat!
You already fought abroad?
Yes, in Japan and in China
You would like to go to fight in France?
Yes, I would like much!
You know French fighters?
I know Chong Skarbowsky, Dany Bill and Stephan Nikiema
For you who is the best fighter foreign?
It is Chong Skarbowsky, it is very strong!
Today live you well thanks to Thai boxing?
Yes, I have a very good purse. I’m very well No problem
Which is your promoter?
It is Mister Langmot Chwisawit
Who is the best nakmuay in Thailand in your opinion?
Best it is Saenchaï!
You have a technique preferred in Muay Thai?
I like the tip (front kick) and I love boxing dodges
When does your next fight take place?
In a few days with stadium of Radja
After does Thai boxing you think of doing what like job?
I think that I would become trainer…
Would you like to have a gym to you?
A gym with me, I do not know, maybe. If not I would be a trainer in Jocky…
Thank you very much and chookdee ?
Thank you
Besides Lerdsila it is a phenomenon of the boxing ring as well as Saenchai, it has a boxing similar to its ex partner of boxing ring. Today Lerdsila has just lost his belt of champion of Radja but there remained a long time unconquered. It was by far with Saenchai and Anuwat one of the TV show boxers these last years. Its spectacular style is appreciated of specialists of Muay Thai!
LERDSILA CHUMPAIRTOUR
Weight : 57 Kg
Height : 1m65
Number of Fight : 215 fights. 180 wins. 30 losses. 5 draws
Team : Jocky Gym
Title: Radja champion in 115 lbs (52 kg) (2002), in 118 lbs (55 kg) (2002), in 122 lbs (56 kg) (2003), WMC world champion in 135 lbs (2006)