Somrak Kamsing has issued a reminder to Rodtang Jitmuangnon and ONE Championship to stay calm, warning that if they proceed with lawsuits, Rodtang could lose 2-3 years without boxing.
On 17 Apr 2026 GMT+7, Somrak Kamsing, Thailand’s first Olympic gold medal hero, released a clip sharing his opinion on the lawsuit filed by ONE Championship against Rodtang Jitmuangnon, urging both sides to talk things over calmly.
In the clip, Somrak said, "Hello, Rodtang Jitmuangnon is involved in a legal dispute with ONE Championship. From my perspective, I want to advise both sides to stay calm. If they sue each other back and forth, it's a waste of time. Fighting in court could take two to three years, during which Rodtang wouldn't be able to box at all. Two or three years is a long time lost. So, stay calm, be steady, think carefully, and take a step back."
"Those who can stop this conflict might be Somjit Waenkaew and So Ae Jitmuangnon, because when Rodtang fought in ONE, So Ae and Somjit, along with Boss Chatri, negotiated and communicated. But once he became famous, the parties split and went separate ways."
"It's natural for a superstar—think back to the early days when they first started talking."
"It's natural for a superstar to recall the initial days of discussion. Rodtang was paid up to 10 million baht per fight. He's fought in ONE for many years, earning about 40 to 50 million baht from those bouts."
"ONE is being too harsh suing Rodtang for 500 to 600 million baht. Why sue for so much? Have some sympathy for the fighter. Rodtang’s earnings from ONE fights are not more than 50 million baht, with 10 million baht per fight over three or four fights. Altogether, I think Rodtang earned no more than 50 million baht, but ONE’s lawsuit amount is excessive. They should negotiate calmly."
"ONE should show some mercy because Rodtang’s high pay is due to ONE’s revenue, which comes alongside Rodtang’s efforts. It’s better to discuss calmly. Don’t believe rumors about who deserves more or less. Do what feels right and talk it over. I advise Rodtang to stay calm and negotiate. If they sue, Rodtang might not fight for three or four years. Then, who will pay him? Will those who stir up trouble care for him? So Rodtang needs to stay calm. Lawsuits can drag on for two or three years. Thai fans want to see Rodtang fight soon, so it’s best to talk and resolve this quickly. Bring in Somjit and So Ae to clear up the issue urgently. This is not a boast."