Chutin Por.Tawachai

Thongchai Leelapha (; December 29, 1976), known professionally as Chutin Por.Tawachai , is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Rajadamnern Stadium Super Bantamweight Champion who fought during the 1990s and 2000s.

Biography and career

Chutin started training in Muay Thai at the age of 10. He later joined the Sit O camp in Buriram where he stayed three years during which he competed in the various eastern provinces of Thailand. Chutin then had the opportunity to join the Sit Kuanyim camp in Bangkok. There he would train under former champion Orachunnoi Hor.Mahachai and made his major stadium debut in 1992 winning on points at the Rajadamnern Stadium.

Chutin defeated many notable fighters of his era including Chamuekpet Hapalang, Saenklai SitKruOd, Anuwat Kaewsamrit, Silapathai Jockygym and Choengnoen Sitphutthapim. The peak of his career was the year 1996 which saw him capture the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Bantamweight title. For his results during that year he was elected Rajadamnern Stadium FIghter of the Year and received the prestigious Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year award. He also took part in the Isuzu Cup at the end of the year and was eliminated in the semifinals by Anantasak Panyuthapum. He won the 3rd place bout against Changnoi Sirimongkol on April 26, 1997.

After retiring, Chutin became a trainer and moved to Japan.

Titles and honours Rajadamnern Stadium 1996 Rajadamnern Stadium Fighter of the Year 1996 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion

Omnoi Stadium 1997 Isuzu Cup 3rd place

Awards 1996 Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year

Fight record