An Interview with Saiyok
Saiyok Pumphanmuang is Muay Thai World
Champion and has many Thai titles, including
Lumpinee Champion in the highest weight class. He
has competed in more than 230 professional ɹghts
and received the honor of Best Thai Boxer in 2010.
At the time this book was written, he had been
undefeated for four years. He has competed in many
countries and has given seminars, and his many fans
are fascinated by his spectacular ɹght style. He ɹrst
studies his opponent’s ɹght conduct and then
attacks with explosive combinations, which he
frequently ɹnishes with a low kick, an elbow, or a
ɻying knee kick. This interview took place in
Bangkok in 2012.
Christoph Delp: Where did you grow up, and how
did you start training?
Saiyok Pumphanmuang: I grew up in Phitsanulok.
When I was eleven my father brought me to a gym
and I participated in a training ɹght. I had no
technical skills, but I won the ɹght. The local
trainers saw my talent and invited me to join them
for regular training.