Golden Boy Jomthong Chuwattana

Mar 20,2018

Jomthong Chuwattana: A Tale of Fortune and Gold



Tucked away down a nondescript alley in the chaotic Chinatown district of Bangkok, stands the historic Chuwattana Gym. Chuwattana has been around for over 4 decades and is renowned around the world among fans of Muay Thai. The camp has been frequently called the “champion factory“ for producing a host of Muay Thai champions such as Lamsongkram, Nopphadet, and Seabmean. The poster boy, and biggest star to come out of the camp is none other than our story’s protagonist, Jomthong Chuwattana.

Pot of Gold



Born Thanakorn Pawachart in the northeastern Thai province of Yasothon, Jomthong came from humble beginnings like most Thai fighters. Both of his parents were farmers who struggled to make ends meet. Jomthong, along with his2 older brothers, turned to competitive Muay Thai to ease the family’s burden. He had his first fight the same year he started training at 8, winning on points and displaying apparent talent at an young age. Jomthong was only 15 years old when he won his first Rajadamnern gold.

Jomthong competed for a decade at the highest level of Muay Thai between the years of 2004 and 2014 in the Thai capital. During this period, he made a name for himself through a series of notable wins over fellow Thai champions like Lerdsila, Kaew Fairtex, Sagetdao Petpayathai, and even the best pound-for-pound fighter, Nong-O Kaiyanghadao. But his earliest claim to fame came in 2006 when he defeated Thai legend, Anuwat Kaewsamrit.

To give a perspective on the accomplishment: Anuwat,