"Sao Ae Muang Non" recalls the time when "Rodtang Jitmuangnon," a beloved Thai boxer, nearly quit boxing and reveals what helped him come back.
On 25 Apr 2026 GMT+7, "Sao Ae Muang Non" recalled the time when "Rodtang Jitmuangnon," a beloved Thai boxer, almost quit boxing and pointed out what helped him return before his upcoming fight against Takeru Segawa at ONE Samurai 1 on Wednesday, 29 Apr 2026 GMT+7, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
"Sao Ae Muang Non," or Sao Ae Suntaree Lohapheet, the manager and caretaker of the Jitmuangnon boxing camp, revealed, "We gave him warmth, everything, and good advice. He respected us like we were his mother. I, Mother Ae, am talking about the day Rodtang almost threw in the towel."
"Who would have thought that the top boxer, known worldwide as the Iron Man, nearly quit and disappeared from the sport because his life was at such a low point that he didn't know how to continue? But luckily, Father Auan and Mother Ae took care of him like their own child—providing shelter, training, and encouragement until he found the strength to fight again. What these two did was not just teach boxing but fill the emotional void of a rural kid, giving him an anchor to grow up strong."
"His journey began as a traveling boxer chasing small prize money in the Isan region, earning only a few baht until he earned the nickname 'Million Baht Fighter.' Today, he has risen to become a top boxer earning seven-figure purses per fight in ONE Championship. He has shown his gratitude by building a house for each of his parents with his own hard-earned money. Despite his global fame, he always says he has never forgotten the kindness of those who helped him during his toughest times and made his success possible."