Summary: “Rodtang Jitmuangnon” returns to ONE Championship and signs a new contract unveiled at a media event at Jitmuangnon Boxing Camp.
On 23 Jul 2026 GMT+7, the conclusion for Rodtang Jitmuangnon, a Thai fighter who also plays football and does some car racing, is that he returns to work with ONE Championship, Asia's largest sports organization, signing a new contract showcased at Jitmuangnon Boxing Camp.
Somjit Waenkaew, the head of the camp and a famous promoter of the Jitmuangnon fight team, opened by saying, “Hello to all the fight fans waiting to hear news about Rodtang Jitmuangnon. Thank you to all journalists here to listen and report. Today, we will answer all questions about Rodtang and ONE Championship, clarifying the direction things will take.”
Meanwhile, “Big Plai” Jitinat Atsadamongkol, President of ONE Championship Thailand, said, “Hello to all journalists, and thank you to Somjit Waenkaew and So Ae Suntaree Lohapheet. Happy birthday to Rodtang Jitmuangnon. We meet on this auspicious day, his birthday, to announce the beginning of discussions about Rodtang’s future with ONE Championship. We are very pleased to have reached a positive conclusion and agreement to continue working together.”
Furthermore, it is not just about Rodtang’s return to ONE Championship but a dignified and grand comeback under our care and training at Jitmuangnon Camp. I have spoken extensively with Somjit and So Ae and am confident in the plan to rebuild Rodtang Jitmuangnon—not only to regain his former glory but to surpass it on ONE Championship’s stage, which is the world’s greatest martial arts arena. We aim to make Rodtang the most famous Thai boxer and fighter globally. ONE Championship will collaborate with Jitmuangnon Camp to launch many fighters following Rodtang’s path.
“So Ae” Suntaree Lohapheet stated, “We have had many discussions with ONE Championship, and today brings good news as you heard from Khun Plai. Going forward, we will join hands to improve continuously. Together, we will help Rodtang Jitmuangnon regain greater glory. Stay tuned for what direction this will take.”
“The Iron Man” Rodtang Jitmuangnon said, “Hello everyone, I am still the same Rodtang. I follow my boss (Somjit Waenkaew) and give my best in everything he asks. Everything depends on my boss. Thank you.”