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Arkhom Chenglai (; born June 11, 1970), known professionally as Issara Sakgreerin (), is a Thai former professional
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fighter and
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. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion and won a bronze medal in boxing at the
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Life and career

Arkhom Chenglai was born on June 11, 1970, in Na Tham Tai Subdistrict, Mueang Trang District,
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, Thailand. He initially played football, but one day, while sheltering from the rain at a
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gym, he saw his brother training—and that moment sparked his interest in the sport. Arkhom went on to fight many renowned opponents, including
Nokweed Devy Wichit Somboon (; August 19, 1965 – August 31, 2016), known professionally as Nokweed Devy (), was a Thai Muay Thai fighter and trainer. He was a three-division Rajadamnern Stadium champion who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed the " ...
. He earned purses as high as 120,000 baht, notably in a bout against Dutch fighter
Ramon Dekkers Ramon Dekkers (4 September 1969 – 27 February 2013) was a Dutch professional Muay Thai fighter. He won multiple world and international titles in Muay Thai during the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed the "Turbine from Hell", he was a fan favorite due ...
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on November 11, 1990. He dominated the Muay Thai scene to the point where few contenders were deemed worthy of facing him. As a result, he transitioned to amateur boxing, where he achieved national acclaim by winning several prestigious titles. He eventually joined the Thai national team and represented the country at the
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in Barcelona, Spain, where he won a bronze medal. He graduated from Wichienmatu School and earned a bachelor's degree from Chandrakasem Rajabhat College (now Chandrakasem Rajabhat University). Following his retirement from boxing, Arkhom opened a restaurant in his native Trang Province.


Title and accomplishments

Muay Thai *
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** Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion Boxing *
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** 1992 Olympic Bronze Medalist at Welterweight (147 lbs) *
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** 1994 Asian Games Silver Medalist at Welterweight (147 lbs) *
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** 1992 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships Bronze Medalist at Welterweight (147 lbs)


Olympic results

*Defeated Yusef Khateri (Iran) 13-7 *Defeated
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(Kenya) 13-10 *Defeated
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(Lithuania) 9-6 *Lost to
Michael Carruth Michael Carruth (born 9 July 1967) is a southpaw Irish Olympic boxer from Dublin. He is best known for winning the welterweight gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He turned professional in 1994 and retired in 2000. Amateur ...
(Ireland) 4-11


Muay Thai Record

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References


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Arkhom Chenglai Arkhom Chenglai (; born June 11, 1970), known professionally as Issara Sakgreerin (), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter and amateur boxer. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion and won a bronze medal in boxing at the ...
Boxers at the 1992 Summer Olympics
Arkhom Chenglai Arkhom Chenglai (; born June 11, 1970), known professionally as Issara Sakgreerin (), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter and amateur boxer. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion and won a bronze medal in boxing at the ...
Place of birth missing (living people) Olympic medalists in boxing Asian Games silver medalists in boxing Boxers at the 1994 Asian Games
Arkhom Chenglai Arkhom Chenglai (; born June 11, 1970), known professionally as Issara Sakgreerin (), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter and amateur boxer. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion and won a bronze medal in boxing at the ...
Medalists at the 1992 Summer Olympics
Arkhom Chenglai Arkhom Chenglai (; born June 11, 1970), known professionally as Issara Sakgreerin (), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter and amateur boxer. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion and won a bronze medal in boxing at the ...
Arkhom Chenglai Arkhom Chenglai (; born June 11, 1970), known professionally as Issara Sakgreerin (), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter and amateur boxer. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion and won a bronze medal in boxing at the ...
Medalists at the 1994 Asian Games Lightweight kickboxers Welterweight boxers
Arkhom Chenglai Arkhom Chenglai (; born June 11, 1970), known professionally as Issara Sakgreerin (), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter and amateur boxer. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion and won a bronze medal in boxing at the ...
Arkhom Chenglai Arkhom Chenglai (; born June 11, 1970), known professionally as Issara Sakgreerin (), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter and amateur boxer. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion and won a bronze medal in boxing at the ...