Yodtong Senanan

Yodtong Siriwalak (, ; 28 August 1937 – 8 February 2013) most commonly known by his Muay Thai ring name Yodtong Senanan or Kru Tui (ครูตุ้ย or ครูตุ๊ย) was a Muay Thai fighter, trainer, and owner of the Sityodtong Muay Thai Camp in Chonburi, Thailand. He produced 57 Muay Thai champions, the most in the sport's history in Thailand.

Coaching career Yodtong founded his own camp in 1959 at Mabtapud municipality, Rayong province. He stayed in Mabtapud for approximately 15 years before moving his camp to the Banglamung district of Chonburi, where it remains. In 1971, Daothong Sityodtong became the first champion produced by the gym, winning the Lumpini Stadium Championship. In 1972, Yodtong's fighters engaged in a memorable feud with Japanese kickboxers led by Osamu Noguchi.

On November 1, 2005, Yodtong won the first prize in the Thai lottery worth 56 million baht. He kept approximately 10 million baht for himself and donated the rest to charity, making him extremely popular in Banglamung district.

Kru Yodtong appointed one of his students, Chatri Sityodtong, to be the conservator of Muay Thai in Asia . Mark Dellagrotte of UFC fame is a conservator of Muay Thai in the U.S. under Kru Yodtong Senanan. Several Sityodtong Muay Thai camps have been set up around the world.

Kru Yodtong Senanan lived in Chonburi province until his death at age 75 in 2013.

Awards and recognition Honorary Doctorate in Muay Thai Studies, Ratchapat University, Jom Bueng Village Campus Award for the Best Muay Thai Trainer in the Nation, conferred by Princess Sirindhorn on 11 May 1991 Highest Honor in Muay Thai from the International Federation of Amateur Muay Thai Associations