Fighter of the Year (Muay Thai)
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There are three major "Fighter of the Year" awards presented yearly. The Sports Writers Association of Thailand announces the winner in March or April, the Sports Authority of Thailand decides the winner at the end of December, and the Siam Kela award was given in March annually before the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
Sports Writers Association of Thailand
The Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year award was inaugurated in 1984. Prior to 1984, several fighters were awarded the "Athlete of the Year Award."
In its history, there have only been four fighters to have won the award more than once: Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit in 1989 and 1990,[2] Saenchai Sor.Kingstar in 1999 and 2008,[3][4] Anuwat Kaewsamrit in 2003 and 2004,[5] and Panpayak Jitmuangnon who won the award in three consecutive years, from 2013 to 2015.[6][7][8]
Thongchai Tor.Silachai was the oldest recipient of the award as he won it at 30 years old in 2001. He defeats Saenchai Sor.Kingstar by 2 years as Saenchai won the award for a second time at 28 years old in 2008.
In 2012, Yodwicha Por.Boonsit and Sangmanee Sor.Tienpo shared the award.[9] Sangmanee was the youngest Fighter of the Year in the history of the award, narrowly beating out Yodwicha by 30 days as they were both 15 years old at the time.
In 2019, the Sports Writers Association of Thailand revoked Rungnarai Kiatmuu9's 2018 Fighter of the Year award[10] after he was knocked out by Yothin F.A.Group just days after he had received the award.[11]
In 2024, Petchsiam Jor.Pattreya was the only nominee for the award, but as he was knocked out by Khunsueklek Boomdeksian the week before the award ceremony, the award was not given to anyone.
Traditional
Non Traditional
| Year | Fighter |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Nabil Anane |
Sports Authority of Thailand
The Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year award is awarded annually in December.[1]
In the history of the award, only two fighters have won it more than once: Nong-O Sit-Or and Sagetdao Petpayathai.
Traditional
Male
| Year | Fighter |
|---|---|
| 1993 | Chatchai Paiseetong |
| 1994 | Wanwiset Kaennorasing |
| 1995 | Not awarded |
| 1996 | Chutin Por.Tawachai |
| 1997 | Attachai Por.Samranchai |
| 1998 | Thongchai Tor.Silachai |
| 1999 | Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn |
| 2000 | Watcharachai Kaewsamrit |
| 2001 | Thongchai Tor.Silachai |
| 2002 | Klairung Sor.Chaicharoen |
| 2003 | Singdam Kiatmuu9 |
| 2004 | Anuwat Kaewsamrit |
| 2005 | Nong-O Sit-Or |
| 2006 | Norasing Lukbanyai |
| 2007 | Sagetdao Petpayathai |
| 2008 | Saenchai Sor.Kingstar |
| 2009 | Sagetdao Petpayathai |
| 2010 | Nong-O Sit-Or[12] |
| 2011 | Sam-A Gaiyanghadao |
| 2012 | Superlek Kiatmuu9 |
| 2013 | Pakorn P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym |
| 2014 | Superbank Sakchaichot |
| 2015 | Saeksan Or.Kwanmuang[13] |
| 2016 | Puenkon Tor.Surat[14] |
| 2017 | Phetmuangchon Por.Suantong[15] |
| 2018 | Tawanchai P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym[16] |
| 2019 | Kiewpayak Jitmuangnon[17] |
| 2020 | Kongklai AnnyMuayThai[18] |
| 2021 | Lamnamoonlek Tded99 |
| 2022 | Ronachai Tor.Ramintra |
| 2023 | Petchjakajan Chor.Hapayak |
| 2024 | Khunsueklek Boomdeksian |
| 2025 | Khunsueknoi Boomdeksian |
Female
| Year | Fighter |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Pinpetch Mor.RajabhatKorat |
| 2025 | Mongkutpetch KhaolakMuaythai |
Non Traditional
Male
| Year | Fighter |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Nabil Anane |
Female
| Year | Fighter |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom |
Siam Kela
The Siam Kela award is given on March 6 every year.
The award is not strictly for Muay Thai. In fact, Muay Thai is only a small part of their award ceremonies. Recipients of the award also receive a prize of ฿50,000 baht.[19]
| Year | Fighter |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Norasing Lukbanyai |
| 2007 | Wuttidet Lukprabat |
| 2008 | Saenchai Sor.Kingstar[20] |
| 2009 | Pornsanae Sitmonchai |
| 2010 | Sam-A Gaiyanghadao[21] |
| 2011 | Sam-A Gaiyanghadao[21] |
| 2012 | Yodwicha Por.Boonsit[22] |
| 2013 | Petchboonchu F.A.Group[23] |
| 2014 | Superbank Sakchaichot[24] |
| 2015 | Thanonchai Thanakorngym[25] |
| 2016 | Puenkon Tor.Surat[26] |
| 2017 | Yodlekpet Or.Pitisak[27] |
| 2018 | Tawanchai P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym[28] |
| 2019 | Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon[19] |