Yodcherry Sityodtong: The Muay Thai Trailblazer Ready to Strike Gold
On Saturday, July 7th, in the bustling city of Guangzhou, China, the world’s biggest fighting crowd is about to witness a headline‑making moment. Yodcherry Sityodtong, a Thai teenager with a name that sounds as fierce as her gloves, is stepping into the ring to face Kai Ting “Killer Bee” Chuang for the ONE Super Series World Title. If she wins, she will become the first woman ever to lift that crown.
From Bangkok to Pattaya to the Big Stage
- Birthplace: Born in the lively heart of Bangkok, she later made her home in sunny Pattaya.
- Family: Raised by her dad, a guiding force who instilled the “tomboy” spirit that shaped her fearless outlook.
- Early Fights: Began Muay Thai at the tender age of 6, guided by world‑class coaches at the Sityodtong gym.
Yodcherry’s journey began with random trials—golf, taekwondo, everything under the sun—until she discovered Muay Thai is where she truly shines. “I tried golfing, taekwondo, everything – then, finally, Muay Thai,” she recalls, “It’s something I can do well.” Her dad, spotting her raw potential, pushed her into training, and she answered back with relentless grit.
Moments of Tough Love and Tiny Triumphs
During her teenage years, the family hit a hard wall: off‑budget struggles and a dad who left while still in high school. She balanced schoolwork by day and table‑service by night, all while pulling herself together with an unshakeable optimism.
“I had to keep studying in Pattaya even when my dad became a monk. I had to fight in competitions, including one where the only opponent was a boy,” Yodcherry recalls. “I won. That win was the spark that lit the path to professional fights.”
Competitive Graveyard: 100+ Bouts, World Titles, & Onto the Next Big One
- Age 19, she’s already circa 100 Muay Thai matches under her belt.
- Multiple world titles earned on the mat.
- Now trains full‑time at Singapore’s Evolve MMA gym, sharpening skills for the pinnacle event.
When she talks about the upcoming fight, it’s not just about “winning.” It’s about closing a chapter of resilience, dream‑building, and hard‑earned dignity. “Being a champion is a litmus test. If I win, all the hours in the gym, the nights of waiting tables, the setbacks will pay off. I’ll feel proud of myself for the first time in a while,” she says.
Final Thought: A New Dawn for Women in Muay Thai
Yodcherry is more than a fighter. She’s a living testament that aging fear can be turned into sheer power. The big arena awaits; the world watches; and Miss Thailand is about to rewrite the record book. Keep your eyes peeled—history never stops happening.
