Nong‑O Gaiyanghadao: The Fighter Who Rolls With Family
It’s not the flashy trophies that keep the Thai legend on his feet; it’s the family table at the end of each fight. With 255 wins, four Lumpinee world titles, and the next showdown at ONE Championship on the horizon, his drive comes from a very human source.
What Fires His Fire?
There was never a single idol in his childhood. “I stared at a dozen champs—Somluck Kamsing, Samart Payakaroon, Kaensak Sor Ploenjit—but none truly lit the spark. The real star? My grandma’s apron.”
- Somluck Kamsing – The Olympian who made early round cheers famous
- Samart Payakaroon – The smooth-barted slick in the ring
- Kaensak Sor Ploenjit – The one‑armed wonder turning punches into poetry
Instead of chasing “being best,” he focuses on “being great for my family.”.
First Ear, First Gold
His debut earned him just 100 baht—roughly $3.20—which he handed straight to his grandmother in a hurry. “Money is a tool,” he explained, “and my crib was the richest jail I could break.” From that moment, the ring became a paycheck.
The Family Pact
Gaiyanghadao’s mantra is simple: train hard, cover home, repeat. He recalls:
“Mama rolls in for every bout, friends wield their support like shin guards, and my whole crew pushes me forward. That’s the cheer band I never outgrew.”
His record speaks for itself—255 victories, 54 losses, one draw—but he sleeps on a bed of possible future houses, not trophies.
Up Next: ONE Championship
Stay tuned as the veteran tosses his striking prowess against WBC World Champ Fabio Pinca in a high‑stakes Super Series Muay Thai bout on ONE: HEROES OF HONOR.
“The Beast in the Ring, The Man for the Family”
“I’ve seen my entire career crowned with gold. The question isn’t if I can hold my gloves—I can. The question is, can I keep my family’s smiles bright? That’s what drives every punch.”
