Lekkla Thanasuranakorn

Uthen Chanaworn (อุเทน ชนาวรณ์), known professionally as Lekkla Thanasuranakorn (เหล็กกล้า ธนสุรนคร) is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter.

Biography and career

Lekkla started training in Muay Thai at the age of 10 in his native province of Chaiyaphum alongside his friends and brother. At the age of 17 he moved to the Thanasuranakorn camp in order to compete at the highest level in Bangkok. Lekkla defeated Petchboonchu Boplanboonchu on July 14, 2006, to catpure the Thailand 105 lbs title.

Lekkla obtained the best results in his career during between October 2008 and October 2009, a period which saw him win 10 fights in a row. On December 16, 2008, Lekkla defeated Liampetch Sitboonmee by second-round technical knockout on Phetsuphaphan fights at the Lumpinee Stadium. For his next fight he was scheduled to face Petchthaksin Sor.Sommai at the Rajadamnern Stadium on January 12, 2009. He won the fight by decision. Lekkla became the Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight Champion on July 21, 2009, when he defeated Petchsiri Por.Siripong by decision.

After defeating Kangwanlek Petchyindee by decision on September 1, 2009, Lekkla was scheduled to face Rungphet Wor.Sangprapai on October 23, 2009, at the Lumpinee Stadium for the Petchpiya promotion. He won the fight by decision.

Lekkla's winning streak ended on December 8, 2009, when he was defeated by Sam-A Gaiyanghadao in a Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight title bout. For his results during the year, Lekkla was elected as the 2009 Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the Year by the stadium officials.

After retiring from competition in Thailand, Lekkla moved to Australia and became a Muay Thai trainer. He teaches at the All Styles Gym Ipswich and keeps competing both in Muay Thai and boxing regularly.

On September 19, 2025, Lekkla faced Jaga Chan at Eruption Muay Thai 25. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Titles and accomplishments

Lumpinee Stadium 2009 Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) Champion 2009 Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the Year Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT) 2006 Thailand Mini Flyweight (105 lbs) Champion

Fight record