From Crying Kid to Four-Time World Champion

There are fighters… and then there are legends.
Loma, a humble Thai fighter turned 4-time world champion, didn’t just fight for titles — he fought for pride, for legacy, and for the love of Muay Thai.

In this exclusive Champions Gym interview, Loma shares his incredible journey from a 7-year-old boy crying at training camp, to becoming one of the most feared Muay Thai fighters of his time — and now, a respected coach shaping the next generation.

The Beginning: A 7-Year-Old Boy with a Fighter’s Heart

Loma started training at just 7 years old. His father, a Muay Thai fan, sent him to train at the Sijaboon gym. Loma remembers it clearly:

“At first, I cried every day. I was scared — the other boys were bigger and stronger.”

Despite the fear, Loma stayed. His dad’s love for the sport became his own, and little by little, the crying stopped… and the fighting spirit grew.

Eleven Years Later: Facing His Childhood Hero

Loma trained relentlessly. By age 18, he was good enough to fight Thongchai, one of the top fighters of the era — and his idol.

“I couldn’t sleep before the fight. I kept seeing Thongchai in my head. He was my dad’s hero. And now I had to fight him.”

He beat him.

And that wasn’t the end — Loma went on to face him two more times, drawing once and losing the last. But that first win proved something to Loma: he belonged in the ring with the greats.

The Fight Camp Life: Blood, Sweat, and 300 Knees

Loma’s daily training was legendary.

• 4AM runs, 15 km every day


• 5 rounds on pads… then 7… then 10


• 300 knees per side — no breaks


• 3–5 sparring partners rotating in, back-to-back


• Clinch training with 3, 4, even 5 guys at once

“When you’re the champion, the pressure is heavier. Everyone wants your spot. You don’t train to win — you train not to lose.”

Why Loma Never Quit

Loma had tough losses. At 15, he was winning a televised fight — up as the favourite 30-1 to win — but lost in the last round. People told him to give up.

“They said, ‘You’re not good enough. Quit now.’ But I told myself — I’ll make them eat their words. I will become a champion.”

That fire became fuel. Loma didn’t just keep going — he doubled down, chasing every belt until he won them all.

The Mindset of a Champion

Loma says three things made him great:

1. Heart


2. Hard work


3. Belief in his coaches

“IQ doesn’t matter. You just have to want it more. Believe in your trainers. If they believe in you — you’ll believe in yourself.”

From Fighter to Coach: Teaching the Next Generation

Becoming a coach wasn’t easy. Loma had to learn how to lead others who weren’t like him.

“Some students understand in one try. Others take 10, 20 times. The hardest part is getting them to believe in themselves.”

He also made one promise: never to coach the way he hated being coached. No yelling. No threats. Just support.

“We remember how we felt when we were fighters. We coach from that place.”

What Makes a Great Fighter?

According to Loma:

• Discipline — “If your teammate is training at 4AM, you train too.”


• Accountability — “No excuses. Everyone works the same.”


• Respect — “No smoking, no gambling. We’re here to grow.”

4-Time Champion, 1 Humble Legend

Loma won 4 world titles — two at the prestigious Lumpinee Stadium, one at Rajdamnern and one Thailand Champion. But what he’s most proud of?

“That I made it. That I proved I was the real deal. And that I did it the right way.”

How He Wants to Be Remembered

“Remember my smile,” Loma says with a laugh. “That’s all.”

Watch the Full Story

Loma’s journey is a masterclass in humility, grit, and the real meaning of Muay Thai. Whether you’re a fighter, a fan, or someone just starting out, his story will leave a mark.

👉 Watch the full interview on YouTube

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