Surging Thai knockout artist is eager to deliver another electric performance and land himself in the flyweight Muay Thai division바카라s top five when he takes on #4-ranked contender .
That highly anticipated clash is set for the co-main event of and will mark Jaosuayai바카라s U.S. primetime debut on Friday, June 6.
After nine thrilling battles in ONE, including five spectacular knockouts, the 23-year-old striker has emerged as a fan favorite and one of the division바카라s most dangerous athletes.
Before this high-stakes contest goes down in front of a Thai crowd at Bangkok바카라s Lumpinee Stadium, we look at the rising star바카라s journey to the world바카라s largest martial arts organization.
Family TV Time To Fighting Dreams
Jaosuayai바카라s path to ONE Championship began in a modest household in Thailand. He told that he enjoyed a relatively normal, stable upbringing:
바카라I have four siblings, and I바카라m the third child. My father worked as a pile-driver contractor, and my mother was a housewife. I바카라m the only one in my family who became a Muay Thai fighter. We lived a typical life, financially.바카라
Like countless other young Thais, Joasuayai began training and competing in Muay Thai at a young age 바카라 and quickly set himself apart from many of his peers.
But unlike many Muay Thai superstars who come from a long line of fighters, his passion for 바카라the art of eight limbs바카라 was sparked by simple family moments watching television with his father.
Coupled with Jaosuayai바카라s love for martial arts movies, that planted the seed that would eventually grow into a professional career:
바카라I started Muay Thai when I was 7 years old. I asked Mr. Chet if I could train [at Sor Dechapan gym], and he allowed me to live at the gym, which is where I바카라ve been ever since. Most of my life has been spent in the gym; I haven바카라t had much time at home.
바카라My inspiration for Muay Thai came from my dad. He loved watching it on TV every Sunday, a live broadcast on Channel 7. I would sit and watch the matches with him, and that바카라s how I gradually became interested. Then I saw the movie 바카라Ong-Bak.바카라 I really liked Tony Jaa바카라s action and wanted to be like him.바카라
Finding His Path
When opportunity knocked, the young Joasuayai answered.
After just a tiny bit of formal training, he competed in his first-ever Muay Thai fight:
바카라One day, a senior member of the gym asked if I wanted to try. I said yes and trained there for about a week. Then they told me there would be a Muay Thai competition at the annual fair. That was my first fight ever, and I was 7 years old at the time.바카라
With his ever-supportive mother and father watching ringside, the young Jaosuayai suffered a defeat. Despite the disappointing result, the experience taught him valuable, hard-earned lessons about overcoming his worries and focusing his mind while under pressure.
Most importantly, he realized that fighting was something he wanted to experience over and over again:
바카라My parents came to cheer me on at my first fight, but I lost by knockout. My first fight experience was scary because I didn바카라t expect it to hurt so much.
바카라I was very nervous and felt a lot of pressure before and after the fight. But once I was in there, I forgot my fear and just focused on the fight. And I actually enjoyed it.바카라
Following that baptism by fire, Jaosuayai took home a small paycheck and found plenty of motivation to continue.
Nearly two decades later, he is fighting on the biggest stage for combat sports:
바카라The turning point that really got me hooked on Muay Thai was getting the money from that fight and having a great time with my friends. That바카라s when I decided to focus on this path. I바카라ve been a Muay Thai fighter for 16 years now.바카라
Overcoming Struggles In The Big City
Coming from a rural area, Joasuayai faced both culture shock and challenges in the ring when he moved to Bangkok to pursue bigger opportunities.
Long before he was recognized as one of his country바카라s most promising names, he battled through adversity as he cut his teeth as an emerging talent:
바카라The hardest time in my career was probably when I moved to Bangkok and started fighting in standard rings. I struggled with losses, weight cutting, and exhaustion, which made me want to quit.바카라
The obstacles faced during this transitional period 바카라 whether homesickness or difficulty dealing with a step-up in competition 바카라 were never truly discouraging.
For Joasuayai, his family바카라s unending support made all the difference and helped him overcome those challenges:
바카라I got through that difficult time because of my family. My dad told me I might have failed this time, but why not try again? I had to overcome this obstacle and just needed to be more determined.
바카라So, I went back to the drawing board, started to strategize and prepare myself before fights. I improved and eventually got through it.바카라
Dreams Coming True In ONE
Joasuayai persevered, racked up numerous impressive victories on the ultra-tough Thai circuit, and in 2023, made his successful promotional debut at .
He has since compiled a 7-2 record in the organization, using his relentless pacing and impressive power to establish himself as a must-watch fighter.
Naturally, his efforts have led to more recognition:
바카라I바카라m happy that more fans follow me and that more people know about me. Sometimes I get comments from fans, and if they see me near the gym, they바카라ll greet me and ask for a selfie. It makes me want to do my best for them.바카라
Jaosuayai바카라s incredible run of dominance at ONE Friday Fights earned him a coveted six-figure contract and a spot on ONE바카라s main roster.
Once a young boy who lost his first fight by knockout, he바카라s now living out his dream on the global stage:
바카라Before, I only dreamed of having a chance to fight in ONE someday. Now, not only did I get to compete at ONE Friday Fights, but I also got a contract. It바카라s something I바카라m incredibly happy about. I never thought I would reach this point. It feels worthwhile.바카라
