KAOKLAI KEANORASING
Interview of KAOKLAI KEANORASING by SERGE TREFEU (2006)
Hello Kaoklaï, how are you, well?
KAOKLAÏ KAENORASING: Yes, well, even very well
How old are you ?
23 years old
From which area of Thailand do come you ?
From Kon Kaen (Issan area). I was born over there.
Many nakmuay of Jocky Gym come from the Issan region and above all from Kon Kaen ?
Yes
When did you start Muay Thai and where ?
I started at 8 years in my area with Kon Kaen.
You at which age came in Jocky Gym ?
I was 11 years old. I have boxing for 12 years for the Jocky.
How old were you when you made your first fight ?
I was 9 years old. I lost at points.
How many fight do you have ?
100 fights, 64 wins, 36 Losses.
You live in Jocky Gym ?
Yes, I live here, I share a room with several Boxers
Do you still fight in K1 in JAPAN ?
No, I haven’t fought there for 1 year already…
You have already met which boxer of the circuit of K1 ?
Alexy IGNASHOV (105 kg champion of K1 of Paris Bercy) win at the points, Ray SEFO (120 kg win already put K.O. LEBANNER) loss at the points, MUSHASHI (100 kg) loss at points, Mighty MO (130 kg very strong puncher) win by K.O. with the 1st round, CHONG HONG MAY (2m20 and 140 kg) loss at points and Mike BERNADO (110 kg and 2m) loss at points…
Your habitual category is – 74 kg, what is your weigh now ?
77 kg.
It’s light to fight in heavy K1, you are a little bit like “David Vs Goliath” ?
Yes (he laughs). I am the lightest of the circuit, they all weigh more than 100 kg. It is dangerous for me, if I take a punch in the face, ouch !!!
You know Mike TYSON ? would like you to fight him in K1 ?
No, he’s going to bite my ear !
You prefer to fight in K1 or in Thailand ?
In JAPAN, there’s more money…
Do you know French nakmuay ?
Yes, SKARBOWSKY, NIKIEMA, DANY BILL
Would you like to fight in FRANCE ?
I’m supposed to fight there on March 3, it’s the first time, I do not know against whom…
You are going to fight in Radja stadium for the belt against “LAMSONGKRAM” (the one SKARBOWSKY has win by K.O. in 1st round in January) the champion in title, you know him ?
Yes he’s my friend
You don’t have any problem fighting a friend ?
No problem….
Here you already been champion of Radja ?
Yes, I’ve 2 belts, in -67 kg and -70 kg
Do you know the French world champion of Muay Thai, Farid VILLAUME ?
No, I don’t know much the foreign fighters
What is your favourite dish ?
Kai Yang and Som Tam of the dishes of Isaan (grilled chicken and spiced papaya salad)
Kaoklaï, khop khoun maak lae chook dii samrap tchok khoun (thank you very much and good luck for your fight).
KAOKLAÏ KAENNORASING
Height: 1m76
Weight: between 72 and 76kg
TEAM: JOCKY GYM
Number of fights : 100. 64 wins and 36 losses
Titles: Champion of Radja -67 and -70kg, Champion of K1 heavy in SEOUL