Four-time Muay Thai world champion Seksan Or Kwanmuang is stepping into the ring one final time at The Inner Circle 30, and he promises a vintage display to draw the curtain on an illustrious career.
Better still, he has a fitting dance partner for his closing chapter in Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, September 11. The 37-year-old faces Muangthai PK Saenchai for the sixth time in a bantamweight Muay Thai battle.
The decision to retire has been simmering in Seksan’s mind for some time. Years of accumulated damage, aches that no longer fade, and a body that no longer responds the way it once did have all pointed toward the same conclusion.
The Thai veteran shared:
“I realized my body just isn’t what it used to be. I can’t push the pace like I used to. It hurts anywhere I get hit. Sometimes even when my own kicks or elbows connect, I feel the pain myself. So, I made up my mind to hang up the gloves and retire after this fight.”
That awareness has not dulled his fire heading into the last dance of his near 30-year career, though. If anything, it has poured gasoline on it.
The 203-win veteran has zero interest in signing off without a bang. Seksan added:
“I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. I’m going all out, throwing every strike with full power, and showing every technique I have left in the tank. It’s the final three rounds of my Muay Thai career, so there will be no holding back. I’m going to fight with everything I have.”
Muangthai honored to be part of Seksan’s career swansong
Muangthai PK Saenchai has shared plenty of memorable and iconic matchups over the past 11 years, and he considers it an absolute privilege to be chosen for his rival’s final fight. The 32-year-old said:
“I am extremely proud that Seksan chose me. It’s a huge honor that he picked me. It’s a privilege to be part of his farewell fight. When we fight, it’s always an absolute war because we’re both aggressive, forward-marching brawlers.”
The two Thai striking geniuses have carved out one of the most exciting rivalries in modern Muay Thai. Seksan won the first four in the traditional five-round Muay Thai format. However, Muangthai picked his first win against Seksan under the four-ounce gloves and three-round format at ONE Friday Fights 114 in June last year.
Rivalry aside, the pair share a close friendship, and the former Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai world champion has every intention of making this scrap at The Inner Circle 30 one for the books.
Muangthai reflected:
“Our styles guarantee an entertaining fight. He knew we’d put on a great show for the fans. We’ve fought several times, and every single match has been incredible. I’m confident this fight will be no different.”
