Chaloemporn Sawatsuk
Quick Facts
Biography
Chaloemporn Sawatsuk (Thai: เฉลิมพร สวัสดิ์สุข; born 30 August 1981) is a Thai professional boxer and Muay Thai kickboxer who has held the Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) welterweight and World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia Silver light heavyweight titles. He has fought across five different weight classes in boxing: welterweight, middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and cruiserweight. In kickboxing, he also competed for the Japanese promotion RISE. He is also known by the ring names Chaloemporn Singwancha and Kontualai JM Boxinggym.
Background
Before becoming a professional fighter, Sawatsuk worked as an enforcer and debt collector, in addition to selling narcotics. At 19 years old, he was sentenced to life in prison for drug trafficking charges. In 2009, Sawatsuk began boxing in prison at the behest of a prison guard. Eventually, his prison sentence was commuted to 10 years when he experienced success competing as a boxer in prison. Sawatsuk went on to win national prison boxing championships. Upon his release from prison on parole, Sawatsuk began his professional boxing career in 2013. He competed in muay thai rules under the ring name Kontualai JMBoxingGym (คนตัวลาย เจ.เอ็ม.บ็อกซิ่งยิม).
Bare-knuckle boxing
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
With his boxing background, Sawatsuk was invited to fight on BKFC Thailand 3: Moment of Truth on 3 September 2022. He faced Dominic Ahnee, whom he beat by third-round technical knockout via doctor stoppage.
He is scheduled to face Keivan Soleimani at BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam on 4 November 2023. Following Keivan Soleimani's withdrawal from the bout, Sawatsuk was slated to face Jonny Tello. Sawatsuk maintained a lead on the scorecards through the first four rounds and even secured a knockdown in the fourth. However, Sawatsuk lost by knockout in the final round.
Championships and accomplishments
Boxing
- World Boxing Council
- WBC Asia Silver light heavyweight title
- Asian Boxing Federation
- ABF welterweight title
- Eight title defenses
- ABF welterweight title
Muay Thai
- MX Muay Xtreme
- MX Muay Xtreme −94 kg Champion
- International MuayThai Sport Association
- 2022 IMSA World Heavyweight Champion
Professional boxing record
30 fights | 21 wins | 9 losses |
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By knockout | 14 | 7 |
By decision | 7 | 2 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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30 | Loss | 21–9 | Rolly Lambert Fogoum | UD | 10 | 26 Oct 2022 | Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand | For vacant WBC Asia cruiserweight title |
29 | Loss | 21–8 | David Gladun | TKO | 3 (10), 1:02 | 19 Dec 2021 | USC Soviet Wings, Moscow, Russia | For vacant WBO Oriental light heavyweight title |
28 | Loss | 21–7 | Teerachai Sithmorseng | UD | 10 | 19 Dec 2020 | Suanlum Night Bazaar, Ratchadapisek, Bangkok, Thailand | |
27 | Win | 21–6 | John Korake | UD | 10 | 1 Dec 2019 | Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | Won WBC Asia Silver light heavyweight title |
26 | Win | 20–6 | Rafi Majid | UD | 6 | 20 Apr 2019 | Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
25 | Win | 19–6 | Rafi Majid | UD | 6 | 26 Jan 2019 | Ram 100 Thai Boxing Stadium, Ramkamhaeng, Bangkok, Thailand | |
24 | Loss | 18–6 | Ahatelike Muerzhabieke | TKO | 6 (8) | 24 Aug 2018 | Shenzhen Bao'an District Sports Center, Shenzhen, China | For the vacant WBO Chinese super middleweight title |
23 | Win | 18–5 | Talifeng Haoken | TKO | 3 (6), 2:08 | 10 Dec 2017 | Asia Game Stadium, Guangzhou, China | |
22 | Loss | 17–5 | Pui Yu Lim | KO | 2 (6) | 26 May 2017 | Ayutthaya Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand | |
21 | Loss | 17–4 | Ainiwaer Yilixiati | KO | 2 (6), 0:58 | 25 Feb 2017 | Dali Stadium, Dali, China | |
20 | Loss | 17–3 | Andrey Kalyuzhnyy | TKO | 3 (10), 1:48 | 17 Dec 2016 | Zhejiang University Stadium, Hangzhou, China | |
19 | Loss | 17–2 | Jay Solmiano | KO | 1 (8), 2:18 | 8 Oct 2016 | Convention Towers and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong | |
18 | Loss | 17–1 | Azizbek Abdugofurov | KO | 1 (12), 1:44 | 23 Jul 2016 | Far East Square, Singapore | For vacant WBC Asia middleweight title |
17 | Win | 17–0 | Supachai Sungpasert | TKO | 4 (6) | 9 Feb 2016 | Bangkok University, Thonburi Campus, Bangkok, Thailand | |
16 | Win | 16–0 | Sayid Jafarien Jasi | TKO | 5 (12) | 12 Nov 2015 | Rajamongkol Technology University, Klong 6, Pathum Thani, Thailand | Retained ABF welterweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | Felipe Nascimento | UD | 6 | 15 Sep 2015 | Floating Market, Sai Noi, Thailand | |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Mohamed Larabi | UD | 12 | 22 July 2015 | Wat Amphawanjetiyaram School, Samut Songkhram, Thailand | Retained ABF welterweight title |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Simone Cecchini | KO | 9 (12) | 29 May 2015 | Royal College Sirindhorn, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand | Retained ABF welterweight title |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Wellem Reyk | TKO | 5 (12), 0:25 | 28 May 2015 | Samut Songkhram, Thailand | Retained ABF welterweight title |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Nelson Gulpe | KO | 4 (12) | 28 Dec 2014 | Wongwianyai, Bangkok, Thailand | Retained ABF welterweight title |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Didi Panzer | KO | 6 (12), 0:09 | 18 Sep 2014 | Payao Association, Bangkok, Thailand | Retained ABF welterweight title |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Valentin Thibaut | KO | 3 (6) | 29 Jul 2014 | Prachthiphat School, Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Amor Tino | UD | 12 | 17 Jun 2014 | Mahachai Stadium, Samut Sakhon, Thailand | Retained ABF welterweight title |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Dan Nazareno Jr. | UD | 12 | 9 Apr 2014 | Wongwianyai, Bangkok, Thailand | Retained ABF welterweight title |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Ronnel Esparas | KO | 4 (12) | 28 Dec 2013 | Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand | Won vacant ABF welterweight title |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Cao Yang | KO | 1 (6) | 19 Nov 2013 | 13 Coins Resort, Rama 9, Thailand | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Mohamadreza Hamze | TKO | 7 (8) | 15 Oct 2013 | 13 Coins Resort, Rama 9, Thailand | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Somsak Raksapon | TKO | 3 (6), 1:14 | 17 Sep 2013 | 13 Coins Resort, Rama 9, Thailand | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Yannis Belacel | TKO | 1 (6) | 13 Aug 2013 | 13 Coins Resort, Rama 9, Thailand | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Suwicha Ratidet | TKO | 1 (6) | 9 July 2013 | 13 Coins Resort, Rama 9, Thailand |
Muay Thai and Kickboxing record
78 Wins, 12 Losses, 5 Draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2024-01-06 | Win | Farhad Cyrus Gym | Rajadamnern World Series | Bangkok, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2023-08-18 | Loss | Kenta Nanbara | RISE 171 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right hook) | 2 | 1:32 | |
For the RISE Light Heavyweight Championship. | ||||||||
2023-06-23 | Win | Fernando Almeida | RISE 169 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2023-04-22 | Win | Kosuke Jitsukata | Wanchai MuayThai Super Fight vol.8 | Nagoya, Japan | KO (Low kick) | 2 | ||
Wins the inaugural IMSA Heavyweight Championship. | ||||||||
2022-07-29 | Loss | Paul Powerhouse Phuket | Fighter X | Hua Hin, Thailand | KO (High kick) | 1 | ||
2022-05-22 | Win | Justin Burapha Muaythaigym | MX Muay Xtreme | Phuket, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2022-04-30 | Win | Charles Tiger Muaythai | MX Muay Xtreme | Phuket, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
Wins MX Muay Xtreme −94kg title. | ||||||||
2022-03-26 | Loss | Arash Mardani | Fighter X | Hua Hin, Thailand | TKO (Elbow injury) | 4 | ||
2019-12-22 | Draw | Bruno Miranda | MX Muay Xtreme | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2019-10-20 | Win | Pascal Jaskiewiez | MX Muay Xtreme | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2019-08-18 | Win | Hosein Nasiri | MX Muay Xtreme | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | 1:50 | |
2019-06-30 | Draw | Eddie Farrell | MX Muay Xtreme | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
Bare-knuckle boxing record
2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
By knockout | 1 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 1–1 | Jonny Tello | KO (punches) | BKFC Thailand 5 | November 4, 2023 | 5 | 0:50 | Pattaya, Thailand | |
Win | 1–0 | Dominic Ahnee | TKO (doctor stoppage) | BKFC Thailand 3 | September 3, 2022 | 3 | 0:41 | Bangkok, Thailand |